Who should the Clippers Get?
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by user The Beast
With multiple free agents to be available this summer, who should the Clippers make a run at. They already have their franchise player in Elton Brand, a scorer in Corey Maggette, and a big-man in Chris Kaman. Their starting lineup is pretty much set. So which guy should the Clippers target?
Right now I think the Clippers need a great three point shooter and a backup big man to help Kaman and Brand on the boards. For the shooter, Jason Kapono of the Miami Heat seems to fit that bill. Kapono is a SoCal boy, he played for UCLA. He might just want to come back and be a hometown hero. Kapono could easily be signed for the mid-level exception. Matt Barnes, a UCLA product, could be another guy who the Clippers could sign. Steve Blake of the Denver Nuggets could be another guard/shooter that the Clippers could use.
So what would I do if I was the Clippers? First, sign Jason Kapono, a shooter who can spread the defense, allowing for Maggette and Brand to get better looks. If he isn't available go after Steve Blake. He would flourish in Dunleavy's offense. In the draft, take Aaron Afflalo, Nick Young, or Acie Law, to boost that guard position. Also try and grab a serviceable big man like a Chris Mihm or Jamaal Magloire.
Also published at http://talkinglasports.blogspot.com/2007/05/who-should-clippers-get.html
