As the new season approaches, the NBA trading market is beginning to be in full swing, and the participating teams are actively preparing for this robbery battle without smoke, striving to help the team complete the overall upgrade of the lineup before the start of the new season, and strive to get a better record, attracting the attention of tens of thousands of fans. Today, the much-watched Clippers completed the final three signings, and the team's biggest shortcomings were filled.
It is reported that the Clippers signed the veteran Coffey with a two-way contract, who needs to fight for the team's 15th man place in the training camp before he can get a formal contract. Previously, Kofi played in 44 games for the Clippers, averaging 3.2 points, 1 rebound and 0.5 assists in 9 minutes per game. After this signing, the Clippers' lineup for the new season was basically determined, and each position completed reinforcement.
In addition to the team's roster, Clippers management has upgraded the coaching staff and brought in a player development coach to help the team's young players grow as quickly as possible. The Clippers have offered veteran Wesley Johnson a role as development coach, with the two sides signing a multi-year contract of various kinds. Johnson, now only 32, has been idle at home since the 2018-19 season, and after repeated attempts to return to the NBA without success, he accepted the olive branch thrown by his old club.
But for the Clippers, injuries are undoubtedly their most fatal factor, and if it wasn't for Leonard's injury last season, it wasn't necessarily the Suns who made it to the Finals. Therefore, the Clippers management this summer in response to the problem of player injuries to strengthen the team's biggest shortcomings, the introduction of a famous team doctor. According to people familiar with the matter, the Clippers have hired Jesse Phillips to join the team's medical team, and will serve as the head of athletic performance and rehabilitation in the new season.
I have to say that in order to win the first championship in team history, Clippers owner Ballmer once again threw money to improve the configuration of the team in all aspects, which is really enviable! In the past two seasons, the Clippers have been plagued by injuries, and Ibaka, Beverley, Zubac and Leonard have suffered injuries to varying degrees, leaving the team full of uncertainties on the road to the championship. So, hopefully, the Clippers will finish a whole season in good health in the new season!