The Los Angeles Clippers, for the most part, have solidified their frontcourt depth behind Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan this offseason.
Spencer Hawes should add solid floor spacing, passing and rebounding ability as the first big man off the bench for the Clippers. He'll also provide insurance, should Griffin or Jordan get in foul trouble or suffer injury, which could certainly come in handy at some point this season.
Even with the addition of Hawes, however, the Clippers could still use some additional depth. Glen Davis was brought back, and while he's a capable offensive player who can score around the rim and shoot from mid-range, he offers little help defensively due to his lack of length.
While there are certainly plenty of frontcourts that don't feature this level of talent, there's just too much pressure on Jordan to anchor the defense by himself. The Clippers could use a defensive-minded big man—aside from him—on the roster who can alter shots and defend pick-and-rolls. Ideally, that player could slot in at either the 4 or the 5.
As for now, though, it looks like the Clipper ...
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