For the first time in ages, the LA Clippers will run through the pros and cons of having extended depth next season. The advantage is clear, as Tyronn Lue can rest his stars and still throw three-level scorers, sharpshooters, and top-notch playmakers at his opponents.
The con, which can lead to frustration behind the scenes, relates to players being listed as reserves and some not entering the game, based on Lue's judgment. This is what every championship-winner has faced, and to make it that far, the Clippers will experience the same.
A textbook case, Isaiah Joe, the 2025 champion of the Oklahoma City Thunder, was a big-time long-range shooter during the regular season.