Following a season of roster modifications, the Clippers will enter the forthcoming year with unacquainted faces. Despite falling short in the playoff race in the prior season, their accomplishment in the regular season symbolized Doc Rivers‘ most prosperous year as LA’s coach.
With their star forward, Blake Griffin, hamstrung by numerous injury issues, the Clippers were forced to pursue younger, more durable assets to cover his role. Further, season ending injuries to Patrick Beverley and Avery Bradley — accompanied by Danilo Gallinari‘s diverse set of hand and glute setbacks — dashed the Clippers’ playoff aspirations.