As I write this, the Los Angeles Clippers sit at the 11th seed with a 2-4 record. They are currently ranked 26th in field goal percentage (41%) and 22nd in 3-point percentage (32.4). They’re losing because they have no idea how to shoot the ball and Kawhi Leonard isn’t walking through that door to save them.
Meanwhile, here’s Reggie Jackson giving a little book report on The Count of Monte Cristo:
“Right now, I’m reading The Count of Monte Cristo. It’s an amazing story. My gosh, I swear, it’s gotta be like 200 words just describing if I walk out this room. I’m like, it’s an amazing book, but damn! Some people have vivid imaginations!”
– Reggie Jackson 😂 pic.twitter.com/0e0tw4k1rG
— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) November 2, 2021
Last season, Reggie Jackson shot a career-high 43% from 3 and continued to drain big shots in the playoffs. He helped finally bring the Clippers to the Western Conference Finals. Earned himself a new 2-year $22 million deal in the offseason to stay in LA.
This season, however, not so much. In 6 games, Jackson is shooting 29% from 3 and 31% from the field. Like all the Clippers, he is putting up BRICKS left and right.
Without Kawhi, the Clippers seem lost offensively. Guys like Nic Batum and Eric Bledsoe have far bigger offensive responsibilities than they ought to. More specifically Eric Bledsoe is one of the worst players in the NBA that continues to get bounced from team to team.
Here are some cute stats:
When Eric Bledsoe in on the court
- 160 minutes
- 97.6 offensive rating
- 107.3 defensive rating
- -9.7 net rating (28th in the NBA)
When Eric Bledsoe is off the court
- 128 minutes
- 101 offensive rating
- 90 defensive rating
- +11.1 net rating (3rd in the NBA)
Okay, the Clippers sucking has nothing to do with Reggie Jackson’s new library card and everything to do with Eric Bledsoe being a black hole.
