The type of player the LA Clippers need in their starting rotation to win is in plain sight, and it has occurred more than once. The stints were in two different eras, roughly a decade apart, but having a superstar that passes first is key for any team to succeed, particularly for the Clippers.
LA had their first go-around with Chris Paul in ‘Lob City,’ where he was at the borderline of 20 points per game from the time he joined the team until his trade, while simultaneously becoming the franchise leader in assists.