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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 11: Paul George #13 of the LA Clippers reacts during the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets in Game Five of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at The Field House at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 11, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

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LA Clippers: The 2021 NBA season means team togetherness

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LA Clippers: Time to reignite the Derrick Rose trade interest

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LA Clippers: These contributors may not be returning to LA next season

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 08: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Los Angeles Clippers looks on after defeating the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on December 8, 2019 in Washington, DC. 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 Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

The sweet, surreal sound of the suddenly silent LA Clippers

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 15: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers of the LA Clippers dribbles the ball during the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets in Game Seven of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 15, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. 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 Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

First season in LA taught Kawhi Leonard the tough lessons he had to learn

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 15: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers of the LA Clippers drives the ball against Jerami Grant #9 of the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter in Game Seven of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 15, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. 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 Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

LA Clippers: Efficiency issues ended run in NBA playoffs

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 07: Paul George #13 of the LA Clippers is interviewed after their win against the Denver Nuggets in Game Three of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 07, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. 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 Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

LA Clippers: What exactly is “championship or bust” for the Clippers?

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LA Clippers: Depth may turn out to be their biggest weakness after all

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 11: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers drives the ball against Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter in Game Five of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at The Field House at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 11, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

LA Clippers: Just another obstacle before the Finals

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LA Clippers: Despite win, bench issues looming large after Game 3

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 07: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers dribbles the ball during the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets in Game Three of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 07, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. 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 Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

LA Clippers: Kawhi Leonard’s championship mentality

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 05: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers drives the ball during the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets in Game Two of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 05, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. 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 Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

LA Clippers: It’s time to follow Kawhi Leonard’s lead in the NBA playoffs

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 12: Paul George #13 of the LA Clippers controls the ball Torrey Craig #3 of the Denver Nuggets in the second quarter at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 12, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. 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 Kim Klement-Pool/Getty Images)

LA Clippers: Denver Nuggets will provide stiff test in the NBA playoffs

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 30: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers spins around Trey Burke #32 of the Dallas Mavericks during the third quarter in Game Six of the Western Conference First Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 30, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

LA Clippers: NBA playoffs success building winning tradition

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 23: Dallas Mavericks' Maxi Kleber #42 reaches for loose ball with Los Angeles Clippers' Kawhi Leonard #2 as Paul George #13 and Ivica Zubac #40 defend during the first half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 23, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. 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 Ashley Landis-Pool/Getty Images)

Game 5 showcased the ceiling that still makes the LA Clippers a title favorite

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 21: Terance Mann #14 of the LA Clippers congratulates Landry Shamet #20 of the LA Clippers after hitting a shot to end the third quarter against the Dallas Mavericks during Game Three of the first round of the playoffs at the AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 21, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. 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 Ashley Landis-Pool/Getty Images)

LA Clippers: Landry Shamet is team’s unsung hero

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 25: Paul George #13 of the LA Clippers drives against Josh Reaves #23 of the Dallas Mavericks in the second half in game five of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 25, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. 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 Kim Klement-Pool/Getty Images)

LA Clippers: One win away from moving on in the NBA playoffs

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 22: Kawhi Leonard #2 is congratulated by Paul George #13 of the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half of a game against the Houston Rockets at Staples Center on November 22, 2019 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)

LA Clippers: A longer road to the NBA Finals not in the plans

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LA Clippers: It’s time to worry about Paul George in the NBA playoffs

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 21: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers drives against Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks during the first half of Game Three of first round playoffs at the AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 21, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. 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 Ashley Landis-Pool/Getty Images)

LA Clippers: Game 4 against Dallas Mavericks ends series

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 19: Head coach Doc Rivers of the LA Clippers talks with Reggie Jackson #1 during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks in game two in the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 19, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. 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 Kim Klement-Pool/Getty Images)

The LA Clippers need to make a critical adjustment in the NBA playoffs

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 19: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks is defended by Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers during the second half in game two of the first round of the NBA playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 19, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. 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 Ashley Landis-Pool/Getty Images)

LA Clippers: Playmaking from stars crucial in 2020 NBA Playoffs

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 17: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers reacts with Marcus Morris Sr. #31 after hiting a jump shot against the Dallas Mavericks during the fourth quarter in Game One of the Western Conference First Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 17, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

LA Clippers: Kawhi Leonard’s energy is necessary in the NBA playoffs

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NBA playoffs: 3 storylines from the Dallas Mavericks and LA Clippers in Game 1

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