A new era has dawned in Los Angeles. Having won the sweepstakes for the services of Kawhi Leonard, the LA Clippers have succeeded in incorporating the leading two way talent in the league to a roster that amassed a near 50 game win record in the regular season last season. According to popular consensus, the inclusion of a superstar of Leonard’s caliber to a squad that over-passed expectations and managed to seriously challenge a fully healthy Warriors team, would instantaneously be considered as a contender.
Nevertheless, with their fellow city rival arguably boasting two of the top five stars in the league, the Clippers had to supplement the Klaw’s inclusion with another All star caliber piece to be considered a challenger.