At the trade deadline in 2023, the LA Clippers' defense was fragile, which led to a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies involving Luke Kennard. He was prized, as one of the greatest three-point shooters in franchise history, yet 128 games with the Grizzlies and 26 with the Atlanta Hawks proved Lawrence Frank was never in the wrong.
Kennard has consistently been one of the NBA’s worst defensive guards over the last nine seasons. He is not quick with his feet, struggles to recover, cannot block shots, and has an under-average wingspan that is a quarter of an inch shorter than his height.