Los Angeles Clippers: 3 reasons Avery Bradley contract is an unwise move

1. An overrated impact

The Clippers have had a less than stellar locker room situation for the final years of Lob City. With annual playoff disappointments and frustrations growing, the locker room was increasingly fragmented.

These Clippers are drastically different from the 2016-17 team. With DeAndre Jordan set to sign with the Dallas Mavericks, Wesley Johnson becomes the lone remaining member from that season.

Bradley might be able to help create a winning culture, as he did in Boston. He also had a positive impact early in his short, 40-game stint with the Detroit Pistons.

However, advanced metrics say his time with Detroit was far from stellar. It’s also clear that his defense has fallen off from past seasons.

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His physical limitations have something to do with his play falling off. Bradley is only 6’2″ and lacks elite athleticism. That, coupled with his injuries, has caused his game to decline.