LOS ANGELES -- Before the Clippers acquired Montrezl Harrell in a seven-player deal for Chris Paul, the team had a discussion about whether to invite the gritty big man to camp, according to coach Doc Rivers.
Rivers said the front office acknowledged how hard Harrell plays all the time and that was enough to warrant seeing what he can do. Over two seasons later, Harrell continues to thrive and he's an issue for opposing defenses focused on trying to slow down Kawhi Leonard and Paul George.
Harrell matched his career high with 34 points to go with 12 rebounds off the bench to spark the Clippers to a 134-109 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.