Why the Trade Benefits the Los Angeles Clippers
During the NBA postseason, the Los Angeles Clippers were forced to play Patrick Beverley extended minutes at the point guard position. He is a strong defender and improved his game for three-point range, but he is not a point guard that is going to lead a team to championship.
With the Clippers interested in winning now, they need a game-changer at the position. Walker is that type of player when healthy. He signed a big contract with Boston but the Celtics shopped him during the NBA offseason but failed to get a deal done.
If they do, the Clippers have a great need at the position and could offer a ton in return. Kemba Walker, Paul George, and Kawhi Leonard would create a big three that could compete for the top spot in the Western Conference.
The trade would not come cheap, but the Clippers have assets they could send to Boston. This is a guard-driven league and they need a ball-handler to take the pressure off of Leonard and George.
