For the first couple of months of the regular season, the LA Clippers’ 2025-26 rookie standout center, Yanic Konan Niederhauser, will be sidelined due to the Lisfranc injury he suffered in February. That means the Clippers’ rotation at the five-man will need some serious depth, especially because the starter is Brook Lopez, a player who has one too many flaws to count in his game.
As a result, the Clippers’ front office just made the perfect signing with one of their two-way contract slots: Jamarion Sharp. What makes him such a good fit? Well, Sharp is an elite shot-blocker and immediately one of the best on a team that needs a combination of paint protection and youth.
The Los Angeles Clippers and Jamarion Sharp have agreed to a two-way deal, agent Scott Nichols of @Rize_Management told @hoopshype. Sharp was last year’s G League Defensive Player of the Year and blocks leader (4.1). With Yanic Konan Niederhauser hurt, Sharp adds frontcourt depth pic.twitter.com/L2ExtXjn1C
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) July 21, 2026
For what it's worth, the 24-year-old won G-League Defensive Player of the Year last season with an average of 4.1 blocks, then just played the summer league where he logged 2.8 in just 18 minutes per contest.
That’s elite stuff, which backs up why the Clippers made such a smart signing, even if it eliminates Norchad Omier, a player that also stood out in the summer league, from the picture.
Jamarion Sharp could easily become a valuable part of Ty Lue’s rotation
Although Brook Lopez will likely begin the season as the LA Clippers’ lead center, he may quickly have his spot taken by others on the roster, as the organization is in the midst of a youth movement.
That means Baba Miller may get a golden opportunity early, Isaiah Jackson could be in the mix, and then Jamarion Sharp, who will be called up at some point, sooner or later.
Once Sharp sees the court, the question eventually becomes, will he be able to remain in the rotation?
And the short answer is yes. Sharp was particularly signed for his defensive abilities. He can protect the rim at a high level, contest any and everything that comes his way, and be of reliable support on the help side.
However, his high-end paint presence should not force people to overlook what he can do on the offensive side of the ball.
Granted, he is still developing, but off the rip, Sharp can finish the ball extremely well and help the offense create opportunities through pick-and-rolls and alley-oops.
This is all he’ll need, as the two guards Sharp will be playing with, Darius Garland and Keaton Wagler, are top-notch playmakers.
That said, adding Sharp to the team is a job done well by Lawrence Frank. If all goes as planned, he’ll perform well all season, especially during the time period Yanic Konan Niederhauser will use to get back to full health.
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