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Los Angeles Clippers: 3 players to watch in NBA preseason

By Evan Massey

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 05: Head Coach Doc Rivers of the Los Angeles Clippers yells to his players from the side line during the second half of an NBA game against the Los Angeles Clippers on April 5, 2016 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 05: Head Coach Doc Rivers of the Los Angeles Clippers yells to his players from the side line during the second half of an NBA game against the Los Angeles Clippers on April 5, 2016 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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1. Sindarius Thornwell

Adding rookie guard Sindarius Thornwell to the list is a must for the Clippers. He was selected with the 48th overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft and should be able to carve out a role for the Clippers in his first season.

Last year with the South Carolina Gamecocks, Thornwell showcased a leadership skill that will be much-needed in L.A. He may not take on that role as a rookie, but he is a piece that will develop quickly for Rivers. Watching him develop will be entertaining, to say the least.

Thornwell was a steal in the second round of the draft. There is a chance that he will end up being a full-time starter in the future, but his floor is at least a quality backup. In his preseason debut, Thornwell put up six points in four minutes, going 2-for-2 from the field.

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Expect to see Thornwell impress the Clippers early on and force Rivers to give him some playing time. He could very well end up being an X-factor for Los Angeles as soon as this season.

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