Why This Trade Would Benefit The Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers seem to be more put together this season and they were last. The new regime has had a year to play together and Ty Lou was brought in as the head coach. Los Angeles is going to be a force as long as they have their duo together but they could still look to make improvements along the perimeter.
This can be done at the point guard position but also adding some more three-point shooters. The Clippers were taken out prior to the Western Conference Finals a year ago because of their lack of ability in the backcourt.
Paul George and Kawhi Leonard will lead either way but they need the right role players around them if they want to compete with their crosstown rival.
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Osman could turn into that player. He is a cheap option with experience playing with some of the best players in the league. He is definitely a strong depth piece down the stretch of the season and come postseason time.
The Clippers should be active at the trade deadline in hopes of adding that player who could take them to the next level. It was interesting to see what the front office decides to do moving forward.