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Los Angeles Clippers: The Pros And Cons Of Adding Austin Rivers

By Gerald Bourguet

December 6, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Austin Rivers (25) shoots a basket against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
December 6, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Austin Rivers (25) shoots a basket against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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December 6, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Austin Rivers (25) shoots a basket against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

Pro: He’s Still Very Young

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New Orleans Pelicans fans could probably tell you better than most, but anyone who’s watched Austin Rivers play over the last two and a half seasons knows we’re not talking about a future All-Star here. Rivers holds career averages of 6.9 points and 2.3 assists per game and is a 39.0 percent shooter.

That being said, he’s still only 22 years old. It’s a little discouraging he hasn’t found his niche in the NBA yet, but it’s worth pointing out that Rivers’ career is nowhere near over just yet. Isn’t there a chance we’ve been a little too quick to jump the gun on calling him worthless?

Even if he does wind up being a bust, Rivers is still far too young to give up on completely.

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