If the Clippers want to win the championship, they must deal with 3 things, giving up 1 person becomes the key

The Clippers have made a lot of moves in this offseason, and their lineup seems to have the ability to compete for the championship, but if they really want to win the O'Brien Cup back, they have to work hard on several key points. Reusing Collins, replacing Tyron Lue, and straightening Paul's role, if these three things are not handled well, no matter how strong the lineup is, it may be a waste of money.

1, let new players Collins be used in place so that the inside can become tough.

The Clippers obtained Collins through the transaction, which actually contained a lot of potential. Last season, he averaged 19 points and 8.2 rebounds per game, and 2 assists. He also contributed 1 steal and 1 block on the defensive end. His shooting percentage exceeded 52%, and his three-point shooting percentage was close to 40%. Such inside players who are both internal and external are rare in today's league.

On the offensive end, Collins' three-pointer can open up space for his teammates. Harden and Leonard both need to break through the space. If the opponent dares to short Collins on the outside, he can hit back with his shot; if the inside player pulls out to defend him, there will be a gap in the basket, creating opportunities for breakthrough players. In the past, the Clippers were always criticized for being too single in the inside offense. Collins' low-post singles and pick-and-roll downs can just make up for this shortcoming.

needs to rely on him even more on the defensive end. In the past, the Clippers encountered strong centers and had a headache, and their rebounds were always snatched by their opponents. Collins' bounce and positioning awareness can solve many problems. If he partnered with Zubac, one was responsible for protecting the basket and the other was responsible for assisting in defense and filling the spot, it would not be so easy for his opponent to score easily in the penalty area. The coach must give him enough playing time. Don't always think about using a small lineup at critical moments and keep Collins on the court so that the inside can truly become tough.

2, to be honest, Clippers coach Tyron Luzhen should be replaced, and finding a coach who can arrange the lineup has become the top priority.

Tyron Lu has had highlights in the past few years with the Clippers, but the problems are becoming increasingly prominent. The most incomprehensible thing is his way of using the main players. Leonard was obviously a scorer, but he was pushed to the fifth position when he was a small lineup to grab rebounds and top the center. As a result, he had no feel on the offensive end and was easily injured. In the series against the Nuggets in the playoffs, the main players averaged more than 40 minutes per game, and their legs became weak in the fourth quarter. This is not the rotation method that the championship team should have?

His on-site command was also unsatisfactory. When the opponent changed the lineup, he couldn't react for a long time, and there were only a few moves on the tactical board. Just talk about the last game that was reversed by the Nuggets, the last three minutes should have been suppressed, but they had to blindly play fast breaks, and they made continuous mistakes. At this time, it is particularly important to change to a coach with a clear idea.

You don't have to find a big-name coach, just like D'Antoni. He knows how to use Harden to revitalize the offense; or find a Malone like the Nuggets, who can not only control the defense, but also distribute physical strength reasonably. New coaches don’t need to do too many tricks. First, straighten out the rotation, so that every player can play in a good position and not make low-level mistakes at critical moments, which is better than now.

3, make sure Paul doesn't steal the show, the Clippers' ball rights must be straightened out.

When signing Paul, everyone thought it was a kind of reinforcement. After all, he was experienced and could still give away 7.4 assists with the Spurs last season, with a three-point shooting percentage of 37.7%, and the key goal is also relatively reliable. But you have to be wary of the old question - how to allocate the ball rights.

Harden needs to hold the ball if he plays smoothly, and Paul is also used to having the ball in his hand to organize it. When he was with the Rockets, the two had conflicts over this. Now the heart of the Clippers are Harden and Leonard, and Paul must accept his role. The best way is that when Harden is on the court, Paul runs without the ball and uses his shooting threat to open up space for Harden; when Harden comes off the court, Paul leads the second team and uses his experience to stabilize the rhythm.

The coach must make this clear and do not allow two people to compete for command on the field. You can design some simple tactics, such as when Harden is playing pick-and-roll with the inside, Paul is waiting in the bottom corner, shooting when there is a free spot, and covering for teammates if there is no free spot. His value should be reflected in the details, such as reminding his teammates to run and stabilize the morale of the army at critical moments, rather than being the core of the ball holding the ball. After all, what the Clippers want is to win, not to see whose data is good. The Clippers' lineup is already strong enough on paper, but basketball is never just a pile of stars. Play the role of Collins and replace it with a coach who can match the team, so that Paul can play a role in the right position. Only when these three things are done well can you have the confidence to compete with strong teams such as the Nuggets and Rockets in the new season. Otherwise, no matter how busy the offseason is, you may still get nothing in the end.