Over the last few weeks, many people have been trying to figure out what the new season will look like for the Los Angeles Clippers.
While the team is certainly posed to be better than their southland competitors, the Lakers, what are their chances of being the best in the West?
Remember, there are some great teams in the Western Conference and the competition won’t be easy.
But the Clippers are betting heavily on their new addition: John Wall.
John Wall in the lab 🏀
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It’s been some time since we have seen Wall play basketball but the latest footage of him from the practice gym should get fans very excited.
Wall was seen moving with speed, handling the ball with precision, and playing as if he never missed a game.
Is he the difference-maker the team needs?
Wall & Co.
The Clippers already had a lot of promise heading into next season.
That is because Kawhi Leonard is finally returning to the team and Paul George is healthy again and ready to ball.
But Wall’s addition is only enhancing the team’s chances.
During his 40 games with the Rockets, Wall scored 20.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 8.7 assists.
Some people have forgotten about Wall a bit since he sat out last season but there is no doubt that he’s still a supremely talented guard.
For years now, the Clippers have held a lot of promise and fans have been eagerly awaiting them to transcend not only the Lakers but the rest of the Western Conference.
There is no guarantee that will happen this year but with Wall on board, the chances are much higher, especially if he plays as he does in the footage above.
Even with the Warriors, Suns, and others battling hard, the Clippers still might have the greatest chance in the West.