NBA Free Agency 2017: 5 offseason needs for the Los Angeles Clippers

By Jason Klaer | May 6, 2017

Mar 26, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6), guard Chris Paul (3) and forward Blake Griffin (32) come off the bench in the fourth quarter of the game against the Sacramento Kings at Staples Center. Kings won 98-97. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /

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April 25, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) reacts while watching game action against the Utah Jazz during the second half in game five of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Moving on from Blake Griffin

One could argue Blake Griffin helped blaze a trail of success with the Clippers. Before drafting him No. 1 overall in the 2009 NBA Draft, Los Angeles had not made the playoffs since the 2005-06 season and were greatly overshadowed by its roommates at the Staples Center, the Lakers. Since Griffin entered his first season, the Clippers have made the playoffs six times and won two Pacific Division titles. His explosive dunks and mesmerizing blocks have put fans over the edge for the past handful of seasons. However, its time the Clippers move on. Griffin’s rocky health poses a problem for a franchise struggling to compete in the playoffs.

From his knees to feet, Griffin is a risk to say the least. Surely some franchise will want to start fresh with the five-time All-Star. His injuries tend to occur at the most crucial times of the season. After Griffin was ruled out for the rest of the playoffs, the Clippers went 1-3 in the series.

Cutting their losses and moving on is the best option for the Clippers. Despite the success, Griffin’s career has carried a nasty injury bug at the worst possible time. In the meantime, searching for a big man who can score but at a more reasonable should be one goal for Los Angeles.

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