Every time Tyronn Lue steps into a post-game press conference, when the players are asked questions following the 11 losses they have had this season, or even when Lawrence Frank is interviewed, it is clear that everyone is aware they are far from their potential. However, there is a new truth in the building: the Clippers will automatically be a play-in tournament contender. Yet, realizing this still makes the season thus far a disappointment.
It is safe to say the Clippers got overzealous with their expectations in the offseason. They had all the health in the world, particularly around Kawhi Leonard, and thought key upgrades had been made, which led to a bit too much confidence that ultimately bit them in the first 25 games of the regular season.