Why The LA Clippers Do The Deal

The LA Clippers shouldn’t be concerned with Mike Conley’s age. They are firmly entrenched in win-now mode.

His defensive limitations are a different story. With that said, Conley is an engaged, effortful defender. He’s just small and old. He’s not one of the league’s bottom-tier stoppers, he’s just limited.

Furthermore, sharing a backcourt with the also diminutive Donovan Mitchell may have compounded some of those limitations. That won’t be an issue alongside Paul George. Between George and Leonard, the Clippers are uniquely designed to make up a subpar defender at the 1.

Meanwhile, Conley is a perfect fit on offense. He’s a high-IQ floor general who spaces the floor, plays within a team concept, and can make plays for himself and others when necessary. He might be the final piece in the Clippers’ championship puzzle.

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If that’s the case, they should stop at nothing to land him this summer.