Why The Los Angeles Clippers Do The Deal
This deal doesn’t leave the Clippers in an optimal position. We realize that.
They aren’t receiving a single first-round pick here. That’s because George, as good as he is, is aging, injury-prone, and not committed to a long-term deal. To an extent, he’s a distressed asset.
On the other hand, the Clippers would still have Kawhi Leonard following this trade. They could rehab him, showcase him, and flip him for a draft-heavy package. Suddenly, they’d be in good shape for the future.
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If Kuminga hits his ceiling, that’ll be especially true. He could be exactly the type of dominant two-way wing who dominates the modern NBA.
In time, he could give the Clippers a clear direction.
