The LA Clippers' 2025-26 season has been nothing short of a disaster so far. At 4-10, they sit near the bottom of the Western Conference, having lost eight of their last nine games. Kawhi Leonard has been sidelined since November 3rd with an ankle and foot injury. Bradley Beal suffered a season-ending hip fracture. And now Derrick Jones Jr. is out at least six weeks with a sprained MCL. But amidst all the chaos and misery, there's been one unexpected bright spot: second-round rookie Kobe Sanders.
Sanders' career-high 17-point performance in his first career start against the 76ers on Monday night was impressive.