Although it would hurt the LA Clippers’ pockets to have Brook Lopez, who soaked up a majority of the mid-level exception, sitting on the bench, this may be the best solution, as his slower style of play is taking a heavy toll on the team. Instead, the Clippers are wishing they had not stolen Lopez away from the Los Angeles Lakers’ radar, as they were heavily interested in paying the one-time All-Star.
Moreover, the Clippers are realizing that the Milwaukee Bucks did not get enough credit for how they made use of Lopez. It could have been Giannis Antetokounmpo’s greatness, or Doc Rivers’ system, but either way, head coach Tyronn Lue simply cannot figure out what the key is to unlocking last season’s version of him.