Clippers were reversed by the Nuggets in the semifinals last season. It can be said that it was unexpected and disappointed for the fans. So how to strengthen the team's strength next season is crucial. So first of all, they fired the champion coach Rivers, and then the assistant coach Tyron Lue righted, he will become the head coach of the Clippers next season. And the second-in-chief George has been in trading rumors, and even the US media FW has stated in advance that "George's departure is a foregone conclusion." However, judging from the current situation, these rumors are not yet targeted, and they will only be known after the free market for players is opened.
But recently, the Clippers have completed two consecutive contracts. According to ESPN's news, Chauncey Billups and Larry Drew have signed a contract with the Clippers. They will serve as assistant coaches and join Tyronn Lue's coaching staff. Larry Drew has rich experience and has also worked with Coach Lu. He served as the coach of the Eagles and Bucks. He also coached the Guangzhou Long Lions in the CBA last season. In the 2014-18 season, he has been serving as an assistant coach. The Cavaliers played and followed the team to win the 2015-16 season. In 2018, he replaced Lu who was absent due to illness and became the Cavaliers' interim coach. Drew's function is mainly defensive. In the teams he has been in, the overall defensive efficiency of the team has been in the top ten in the league. After Billups joined the Clippers, he will serve as the team's chief assistant. As a player, Billups led the Pistons and won a championship and FMVP. Later in his career, he played for the Clippers. After his retirement, he has been working in the television broadcasting industry. As a point guard, Billups can also provide sufficient defensive tactics and concepts for the Clippers' back line. This helps the growth of these guards. In addition to the joining of these two people, it is reported that former Nets coach Atkins will also join the Clippers coaching staff. At the same time, the Heat assistant Dan Clay, who had previously participated in the Pacers coach interview, Grid is also the target of the Clippers' recruitment. Some imitate my face, some imitate my coaching team. The Lakers wanted Lu to coach before, but Lu wanted to set up his own coaching team but was rejected by the Lakers. Now Lu coached the Clippers, and the Clippers managed their own coaching team so quickly, Coach Lu got his wish. Up. With such a deep coaching team, only the Lakers next door can contend with it. Last season, the Lakers formed a luxurious coaching team with Vogel as the coach and Kidd and Lionel Hollins as the coaches. Won the championship last season, it can be said that this coaching team is successful. The coaching team formed by the Clippers also has the ability to be a head coach. The renewal of the coaching staff has been basically completed. This is a very important change, because the main responsibility for losing last season lies with Rivers. Above all, the three-to-one situation was reversed three times. This is definitely a problem of the coach's ability. I also hope that Lu can live up to expectations.
Recently, it has been reported that the Clippers have participated in a big deal for the Thunder and Suns Lone Ranger. The specific transaction content is 1. Thunder out: Paul, get: Saudi + Sun 10 lottery + ship second round + Xia No. 18 + Wright 2. The sun comes out: Rubio + Ubre + No. 10, got: Paul + JJ (strike substitute and expiration); 3. Clippers out: Beverly + Shamet + second round, got: Rubio; 4. I got out : 18+Wright+JJ, Beverly+Ubre, you can see that the Clippers have a very clear reinforcement idea, that is, they must first strengthen the No. 1. The Clippers obviously lacked an organizer on the court last season, Beverly The defense is very good, but he is not a qualified playmaker, so this season the Clippers desperately need a good at play No. 1, Rubio is a good choice, and the price is not high, if this deal If it can be completed, it would be a good addition to the Clippers. As for George, I don’t think he will be traded. Even if his state was relatively fluctuating last season, after all, he is a native of Los Angeles, and the possibility of a subsequent contract is relatively high, so The Clippers will not trade him easily, reinforce the No. 1 position, renew Morris, and retain the core lineup for minor repairs. The Clippers will still be the title team next season.
