Why This Trade Makes Sense For The Los Angeles Clippers

Lou Williams has been a major part of the Los Angeles Clippers’ success over the years, but the biggest problem with this organization is that they are one of the oldest teams in the NBA. There is not much youthful talent on this roster, especially in the backcourt, which is why going out and trading for Coby White makes a lot of sense.

Not only is he a knock-down perimeter shooter, but Coby White has the ability to turn into a really solid all-around point guard down the road. Next to Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, White would not have to pressure and push himself to carry the team like he is in Chicago, which can also allow him to take time and develop into a more well-polished player. 

Given Coby White’s outside shooting abilities, the Clippers could move him around on the court and set him up for success at either point guard or shooting guard. His ability to be a primary ball-handler in pick-and-roll situations could also be something they would use White for, as both Serge Ibaka and Ivica Zubac are two reliable options for White to drive to the rim off of.

Los Angeles needs a young player they can put a lot of effort into for the foreseeable future and Coby White has a major upside at a position they so desperately need to improve at. Patrick Beverley and Lou Williams are both in their 30’s now and with not many years left, the Clippers need to reevaluate their point guard depth and figure out how they can set themselves up for success at that position for the next decade.

Trading for Coby White, even though they would be giving up more NBA Draft capital that they barely have, sets them up for success now and down the road, which is why this trade makes sense for them. The Clippers are a championship caliber team now, but can be for many years to come as Coby White could develop into a very reliable and solid third scoring option next to Kawhi Leonard and Paul George in Los Angeles.