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Los Angeles Clippers’ Free Agents: Who Should Stay And Who Should Go

By Cameron Stewart

May 17, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets in game seven of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
May 17, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets in game seven of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 28, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Glen Davis (0) celebrates against the San Antonio Spurs in game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. The Spurs defeated the Clippers 111-107 to take a 3-2 lead. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Glen Davis (0) celebrates against the San Antonio Spurs in game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. The Spurs defeated the Clippers 111-107 to take a 3-2 lead. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Glen Davis

Not that he had a lot of competition, but Glen “Big Baby” Davis was one of the most steady performers from the Clippers’ bench unit. After Spencer Hawes‘ disappointing start to the season, Clipper fans saw more Glen Davis than they anticipated coming into the year.

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    • Davis didn’t blow anyone away with his play, but he was a spark off the bench who brought energy every night. He’s a fan favorite who was quick to get under opponents’ skin, take a charge, or do whatever it took to get the crowd on their feet. He’s a fan favorite who plays with his emotions on his sleeve.

    On the court, he’s a pretty good finisher within 10 feet although his midrange game has mysteriously dropped off. It doesn’t show up in the box score, but Davis predictably is one of the better screen-setters in the league. Davis’ ability to set screens that open up good looks for teammates is his best skill and even more valuable with an offense that uses screens often to free Chris Paul, Jamal Crawford, and J.J. Redick from defenders.

    Davis has never been a great defender and struggles with taller, more athletic big men. He uses his huge frame to get position and is adept at taking charges, but being 6’9″ and nearly 300 pounds has its limits. Even though Davis has never been an athletic player, his limitations might make it hard to play deep into his mid-late 30s.

    Those mid-late 30s are still a few years down the road and Davis is still a serviceable energy and intangibles guy off the bench. Davis shouldn’t command more than the veteran’s minimum and for a team with limited flexibility, so Doc should bring back Big Baby for another year or two at the minimum. Ideally Davis would have a lesser role next season, but he’s proven he can come into a game and give a team some good minutes.

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