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The Los Angeles Clippers were a part of the first massive trade of the current NBA season.
In a multiplayer deal, James Harden was traded from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Los Angeles Clippers.
Now the Clippers are loaded with star power including former All-Stars and MVP winners.
But, seeing how they all fit together will be what is interesting.
Harden joins a team with Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and Russell Westbrook.
The problem for them is that there is only one ball.
Each player is going to want to take shots and have high usage.
But Patrick Beverley thinks someone is going to have to sacrifice shots for the betterment of the team.
He said on his podcast that there is going to be an “odd man out” in that offense.
Someone is going to have to accept their new role on the Clippers… pic.twitter.com/leaU0WpnxK
— Pat Bev Pod (@PatBevPod) November 8, 2023
The Clippers have had Leonard and George for years and things have not worked out.
But, most of that is due to their injury issues and not on-court play.
Westbrook joined the Clippers last season and Harden this year.
Neither player is considered an efficient scorer at this point in their careers.
It just seems like there are too many cooks in the kitchen for this team.
Outside of Leonard, none of these players have had significant postseason success.
Nonetheless, the Clippers have become one of the most interesting teams to watch this year.
Everyone wants to see if this situation will work out or not.
As Beverley pointed out, Tyronn Lue will have his hands full with this roster.
But he is the one that must make everyone happy.
The Clippers have entered the conversation of championship or bust.
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