Paul George left the Clippers, and the Los Angeles giants finally breathed a sigh of relief! It's like a climber with a heavy backpack who has finally lifted the weight off his shoulders and breathed in the fresh air with ease.
The Clippers' salary space dropped below the salary cap in an instant, as if a balloon that had been restrained for a long time suddenly broke free from the rope and flew freely into the blue sky.
You may ask, George is gone, shouldn't the Clippers cry and grab the ground? Don't worry, let's take our time.
This is not a sad parting, but a wonderful opportunity! The Clippers are like a smart chess player who seems to have lost an important piece but has actually created more possibilities for themselves.
Imagine the Clippers now being like an online shoppers who have just emptied their shopping carts, with a handful of coupons in hand, ready to make a splash.
Signing, trading, buying out the market for leaks, these initiatives are now in the hands of the Clippers.
They are like a hungry diner, with a sumptuous buffet in front of them, and they can choose their favorite dishes as they please.
At this point, you've definitely guessed what the Clippers' next move will be.
That's right, it's Miles Bridges, also known as "Little Joe"! The Clippers are now like a master angler with a rod in hand, patiently waiting for the big fish to take the bait.
Little Joe is no ordinary fish, he's a tuna that can make the whole league go crazy!
Joe Jr. is younger, stronger than him, faster than George, and he can bring the rim-attacking ability that the Clippers desperately need.
Imagine that if Little Joe joined the Clippers, it would be like putting a supercharger on an already cool sports car, instantly improving the performance of the whole car!
However, it's not that simple.
Xiao Qiao is still on the Hornets, and if they want to get him, the Clippers may have to change seventy-two like Monkey King and do everything they can.
Sign before you change? The trick that the agent plays? What is the attitude of the Hornets? These questions are like a series of checkpoints, testing the wisdom and patience of the Clippers management.
However, even if Joe Jr. doesn't make it to the Clippers in the end, the future of the team is still bright.
Take a look at their current lineup: Harden, Mann, Leonard, Jones, Zubac, Dunn, Powell, Porter, Batum, Coffey on the bench.
It's an all-star team, with players in every position.
Clippers owner Ballmer is not someone who likes to sit back and wait.
He has his sights set on the 2026-2027 season.
By then, most of the Clippers' contracts will expire, like a fresh canvas waiting for the painter to splash ink.
Ballmer will certainly bring in star players from his prime to create a new luxury roster.
Speaking of which, I have to mention the head coach of the Clippers, Tyronn Lue.
If Xiao Qiao really joins, Coach Lu will have to be busy.
Ka (Leonard) and Joe have some overlap in their positions, and how to arrange their roles is a difficult problem that requires wisdom and courage.
However, with Coach Lu's ability, I believe he will definitely find the best solution.
Overall, George's departure opens a new door for the Clippers.
They are like a big ship about to set sail, ready to sail to a more brilliant future with the east wind.
As for whether we can successfully "borrow arrows" to get Xiao Qiao, let's wait and see! In any case, the future of the Clippers will definitely be even more exciting than the present!