Who will emerge as the LA Clippers third option?

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 09: Luke Kennard #5, Norman Powell #24, and Terance Mann #14 of the Los Angeles Clippers talk during the second half against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on April 09, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 09: Luke Kennard #5, Norman Powell #24, and Terance Mann #14 of the Los Angeles Clippers talk during the second half against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on April 09, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
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Norman Powell
Norman Powell (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

1. Norman Powell

We fully understand what the Portland Trail Blazers are attempting to do. After banging their heads against the wall over and over again, the middling franchise believed that it was time for a fire sale. Still, even with Portland feeling a desire to start from scratch, getting rid of Norman Powell was a horrendous move.

Be that as it may, Clippers fans should get used to life with Powell as their third option. Before going down with injury, Powell played in five total games in LA, starting on only two occasions. Needless to say, Powell adjusted just fine to life as a Clipper. Powell averaged 21.4 points a night during his brief stint.

In Toronto, Powell was also a terrific scorer, averaging at least 16 points a game on multiple occasions. With Powell fitting in just fine in the starting lineup or off the bench, the Clippers have an opportunity to make a deep playoff run with Powell playing a huge role.