NBA: Ranking the Teams With the Most Depth
By John Kim
5. Los Angeles Clippers
Apr 25, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Jamal Crawford (11) brings the ball up court against Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Tony Allen (9) during game three of the first round of the 2013 NBA playoffs at the FedExForum. Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Los Angeles Clippers 94-82. Mandatory Credit: Spruce Derden-USA TODAY Sports
Having Chris Paul on your team automatically makes it better. Surprisingly, Paul only played in about 32 minutes per game this season, and no Clipper was in the top 20 for minutes per game.
The Clippers’ bench was second in the league in minutes played. That is hardly surprising considering the bench consisted of Jamal Crawford, Eric Bledsoe, Matt Barnes, Grant Hill, Lamar Odom and Ronny Turiaf. A few of those players could probably start on some teams in the NBA.