Every Clippers player in history to wear #2
By Will Eudy
The LA Clippers have a long history spanning over 50 years, going back to their days as the Buffalo Braves from 1970 to 1978. Over that time period, many great players have come through the organization and worn the Clippers uniform.
As of this writing, the Clippers do not have any retired jerseys hanging in their rafters. But with the opening of the Intuit Dome, that is likely to change in short order. Chris Paul, Blake Griffin and others will all be in consideration for the honor of getting their number retired.
One of the jersey numbers with the most talent behind it in Clippers history is the number 2. Of course, newer fans know this as Kawhi Leonard's number, but 14 other players have donned the deuce for LAC. Here is a brief overview of each player.
Kawhi Leonard (2019 - present)
Leonard has been the Clippers' best player over the course of the last five seasons, and he is the reason they will still be in the hunt for a championship in 2025.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2018 - 2019)
One of the Clippers' biggest regrets of the last decade is losing SGA. The All-NBA guard continues elevating himself to the level of one of the NBA's best players.
Sean Kilpatrick (2017 - 2018)
The 6-foot-4 guard played just four games for the Clippers during their 2017-18 season, averaging 4.8 points per game.
Raymond Felton (2016 - 2017)
Playing with the Clippers during the final year of their six-season playoff streak, Felton played a remarkable 80 games as a backup point guard.
Darren Collison (2013 - 2014)
A career journeyman, Darren Collison played north of 25 minutes per night with the Clippers during the 2013-14 season, putting up 11.4 points per game.
Maalik Wayns (2012 - 2014)
Wayns signed a 10-day contract with the Clippers at the end of the 2012-13 season, earning minimal playing time the following year on a non-guaranteed contract before being waived in January 2014.
Kenyon Martin (2011 - 2012)
The physical big man signed with the Clippers just before the trade deadline in 2012, going on to play 42 games with the franchise, and averaging 5.2 points and 4.3 rebounds that season.
Steve Blake (2010)
Blake was dealt to the Clippers at the 2010 trade deadline, playing 29 games with LAC before signing a multi-year deal with the Lakers that offseason.
Fred Jones (2008 - 2009)
In what would be his final season in the NBA, Fred Jones put up 7.3 points per game and earned 21 starts with the Clippers before going on to compete professionally in Italy and China.
Tim Thomas (2006 - 2008)
Signing a four-year deal with the Clippers in July 2006, Thomas averaged 11.7 points per game over the course of 139 games with the team. He was traded to the Knicks in November 2008.
Melvin Ely (2003 - 2004)
The Clippers drafted Ely with the 12th overall pick in 2002. He played just under 15 minutes per game for two seasons in Los Angeles before being dealt to the Charlotte Bobcats.
Charles Jones (1999 - 2000)
Jones spent just two seasons in the NBA, with his second and final stop being with the Clippers. Charles shot just 32% from the floor and put up 3.4 points per game during the 1999-2000 season.
Pooh Richardson (1994 - 1999)
Coming to Los Angeles after solid stints with the Timberwolves and Pacers, Richardson played five seasons with the Clippers before leaving the NBA to play professionally in Italy.
Larry Drew (1986 - 1988)
Known most recently as a Clippers assistant coach, Larry Drew averaged 11.3 points per game with LAC over two seasons before also choosing to play in Italy.
Junior Bridgeman (1984 - 1986)
Following a nine-year stint with the Milwaukee Bucks, Bridgeman joined the Clippers and became a solid scorer off the bench. After two seasons in Los Angeles, he went back to Milwaukee for one season before retiring.
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