Inevitable Chris Paul trade will lead to painfully obvious roster move

Currently, Chris Paul has luggage in the LA Clippers’ official roster. The front office is trying to ship him out without any time wasted. Once his spot becomes vacant, Tomer Azarly, a credible beat writer for ‘ClutchPoints,’ reported that Kobe Sanders has a rookie promotion waiting for him.

This roster move was inevitable, and before Paul was escorted away from the team, the fans anticipated the announcement of Sanders’ converted contract to arrive once he maxed out the number of games a two-way player is eligible for.

However, Azarly thoroughly explained in his report why the Clippers cannot simply waive Paul, adding on to the reasoning behind officially gluing the second-round pick to the active roster.

Kobe Sanders must reciprocate the confidence the Clippers are showing

Kobe Sanders going from a two-way contract to a standard contract is well deserved. He has been facing everyday bumps in the road, but is still averaging 6.5 points while shooting nearly 35% from beyond the arc.

Additionally, and most importantly, Sanders is fearless when he wants to be. He had a monster poster jam on Minnesota’s Julius Randle, and in some of the previous games, the rookie has been doing a little bit of everything.

However, Sanders’ aggression is evident in stints, particularly when he sees a lane or catches a defender out of position, relying on the top foot. It is a phenomenal sign that he understands when to take action, yet there are countless times when he can create instead of swinging the rock.

As Sanders dribbles up the court, he simply stares James Harden down, trying to find the perfect moment to get the superstar the ball without risking a turnover. If Harden is trapped, he turns his head to the other direction in search of Kawhi Leonard.

So far, the Nevada product has settled for a ball-handling, spot-up shooter role. He attempts only 5.1 shots per game, and 2.7 of them are from three-point territory.

Moreover, the six-foot-eight guard is leaving opportunities to find mismatches right at the doorstep. He has the size of a wing, and even some undersized centers in the NBA, like Al Horford of the Golden State Warriors, which needs to be maximized with a broader shot selection.

That said, the second unit is all Sanders’, as Chris Paul is on the cusp of exiting for good. He must keep growing with the exciting news he is reportedly about to receive, and prosper into a reliable guard for the coaching staff.