Why The LA Clippers Do The Deal

In answering that question, we need to first look at how Eric Gordon fits with the LA Clippers. Here’s the rub: Gordon fits on any contending team.

Last season, Gordon was one of the best floor-spacers in the entire NBA. That automatically makes his game complementary to star players.

Gordon can create shots when necessary, but his off-ball gravity is his most impactful offensive weapon. On the defensive end, he’s solid. He’s not a game changer, but he can comfortably handle difficult assignments on a nightly basis.

Finally, his positional versatility makes him a great addition to this Clippers roster. He can man the 3 when they want to go small, but he’s more naturally an off-guard.

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His ability to play two positions will make it easy for head coach Tyrone Lue to find minutes for him, even in this crowded rotation. With that in mind, is it worth the Rockets’ time to flip Gordon for such a distantly conveying pick?