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With 2 signings, 1 deal, and 2 drafts, it cost less than 30 million, and this team easily completed the reinforcement!

Not long ago, a soap opera this year's offseason finally came to an end. That was last season, Bradley Bill, who had lost his position in the Suns but could not handle it, reached an agreement with the Suns, and both sides completed the buyout of the contract, while Bill joined the Clippers with a two-year, 11 million yuan cheap contract. Since then, the Clippers, which have always been ridiculed by fans as the "offseason champion", have basically completed their reinforcement. I have to say that the management of the Clippers is indeed good. At present, it has only spent less than $30 million to get many powerful players. Let’s take a look at the current recruitment situation of the Clippers!

1. Signed two veterans and the internal and external lines were supplemented.

First, let's talk about the Clippers' signing in the free market. Although Bill was unable to integrate into the team due to his excessive salary in the Suns last season, and his performance has declined compared to his peak, and has been criticized by fans and the media. But I have to say that Bill, who has signed a two-year contract of 11 million, is definitely synonymous with "really fragrant". Last season, even though the ball rights were reduced and the status was declining, Bill still handed over 17 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists, with shooting and three-point shooting percentages reaching 49.7% and 38.6% respectively. Overall, Bill's efficiency is still good. This time he came to the Clippers, there is no doubt that both the team's system and the teammates they matched are more reasonable than in the Suns. Besides, Bill is only 32 years old and has never suffered any major injuries. Therefore, as long as he can quickly integrate into the team, he is likely to perform better than in the Suns.

In addition, the team also signed the Bucks' past champion center Brooke Lopez with a two-year contract of $18 million. Although he is 37 years old, he performed very poorly in this year's playoffs. But in terms of the regular season alone, Daluo's decision to perform was satisfactory. He averaged 13 points, 5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.9 blocks per game, and his shooting and three-point shooting percentages reached 50.9% and 37.3% respectively. There is no doubt that even though he is at this age, Daluo is still the best space-type inside player in the NBA today, and his ability to protect the frame at the basket is still excellent. This time, when we came to the Clippers, although it is likely to be Zubac's substitute, this is a good thing for Daluo. On the one hand, it can avoid the probability of injury, and on the other hand, it can also stay in preparation for the playoffs. It is a very good choice for both himself and the team. The arrival of the two veterans has also completed the strengthening of offensive firepower and defense.

2. Get two rookies to supplement the lineup thickness.

Let's talk about the Clippers' draft situation this year. First, in the 30th pick in the first round, they chose Yannik Conan Needhausen from Penn State. Although the name is a bit difficult and is the "tail of the crane" in the first round, it has to be said that this 22-year-old older rookie is a good reinforcement. This young man from Switzerland can contribute 12.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.3 blocks in the NCAA this season, and his shooting percentage reaches 61.1%. Although he has basically no potential to continue to explore, his combat power is pretty good. Moreover, the team's inside line is very reasonable now. Niedhausen, Zubac and Daluo, formed three generations of old, middle-aged and young people. They can provide them, whether it is experience, vitality, or combat power, which is undoubtedly a huge supplement to the team's inside line.

In addition, the team also got Kobe Sanders from the University of Nevada in the second round. Like Needhauser, Sanders is also an older rookie and is 23 years old this year. There is basically no potential to explore, but his size is pretty good, with a height of 2.06 meters and a weight of 94 kilograms, but unfortunately his arm span is only 2.03 meters. Although it is just a second round pick, Sanders's style of play is very interesting and the rhythm is elusive. The Clippers' reporters' comments on him are very similar to Li Kaile. The team's purpose in the draft market this time is also very simple. Without a high draft pick, they focus on their immediate combat power. After all, with James Harden, Kawhi Leonard and others still on the team, it is impossible for the team to choose some potential rookies to train. So the choice is still good now. Although these two rookies don’t have much time to play, they can still deal with possible emergencies.

3. The transaction was obtained from Collins and the No. 4 position was completely strengthened.

Finally, let’s talk about the team’s trading situation. The most criticized thing about the Clippers in the past is that the thickness of the inside lineup is too poor, which has led to Leonard having to play in the No. 4 position many times, which has also invisibly increased his risk of injury. Therefore, the biggest goal this year's offseason is naturally to strengthen the No. 4 position. The Clippers did not disappoint the fans. Shortly after entering the offseason, they used Norman Powell and a second-round draft pick as bargaining chips and obtained John Collins from the Jazz through a three-party trade. Although it is indeed a pity to lose Powell, Powell is getting older after all, and the team does not lack attackers. Collins was able to output 19 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 block last season, with shooting and three-point shooting percentages reaching 52.7% and 39.9% respectively, and is also an excellent space power forward. And it should be noted that Collins has very good athletic ability, can run and jump, which is very suitable for pairing with Harden. So in general, the current situation of the Clippers' signings is very considerable. If they can get Chris Paul as rumored, they will still be strong contenders for the championship next season.

source:7m cn