Meant as a showcase for their veterans, the Clippers’ first preseason game was another indication of how highly they think of a rookie.
Point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander came off the bench in a 110-91 win over the Sydney Kings on Sunday at the University of Hawaii’s Stan Sheriff Center, and finished with 10 points, four steals, four assists and two turnovers in nearly 24 minutes.
Of the 10 Clippers who played at least 16 minutes, eight had at least six years’ NBA experience. The ninth, Montrezl Harrell, is entering his fourth season. That left Gilgeous-Alexander, the 11th pick in June’s NBA draft, as the lone youngster to earn significant time.