It has been three seasons since Kawhi Leonard and Paul George joined the Los Angeles Clippers in the summer of 2019. Instead of dominating the NBA like many had expected, the two haven't taken the team to the Finals even once.
There were, of course, various reasons behind that, including injuries, lack of a solid orchestrator or chemistry, among other things. The Clippers have been trying to fix their problems and their latest effort was signing former All-Star point guard John Wall.
Will the team surpass 50 wins, reach the Finals or win the title in the 2022-23 season?
Kawhi Leonard (#2) of the Los Angeles Clippers dunks in Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals against the Utah Jazz at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, June 14, 2021. /CFP
Paul George (R) of the Los Angeles Clippers penetrates in the NBA Western Conference play-in tournament game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 12, 2022. /CFP
John Wall of the Houston Rockets looks on during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, December 5, 2021. /CFP
Host: Li Xiang
Guest: Matthew Watson
Cover designer: Feng Yuan
Chief editor: Chen Ran
Supervisor: Zhang Shilei
(Cover photo: Kawhi Leonard (#2) and Paul George of the Los Angeles Clippers look on in Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference first-round playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, June 6, 2021. /CFP)