The Clippers had a phenomenal offseason in 2019, headlined by acquiring Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. They also brought back Ivica Zubac, Patrick Beverley, and JaMychal Green while getting a first-round pick to take on Moe Harkless.
And yet, the shrewdest piece of business might have been selecting Terance Mann with the 48th overall pick, and then instead of signing him to a minimum deal like so many other second-round picks, securing his services for at least three seasons. That means Mann, who is in the midst of a breakout sophomore campaign, won’t hit free agency until 2022 at the earliest, and the Clippers can simply enjoy this moment instead of worrying about what it will cost them to keep Mann around.