Clippers’ fans were so happy that Avery Bradley was off the team that the only expectation for Temple was to be better than the steaming pool of dumpster juice that had been Bradley’s contributions to the team. Realistically, Clippers’ fans thought Temple would provide tough, hard-nosed defense while being a threat from deep, all while giving at least some tertiary ballhandling ability. Originally, it was thought that Temple would start at small forward alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Pat Beverley, but probably would not close games due to the presence of Lou Williams.
Clippers Retrospective: Garrett Temple Was a Nice Addition at the Trade Deadline
