Best Los Angeles Clippers Players of All Time

The Los Angeles Clippers were largely known as a laughingstock, but things changed the minute they acquired Chris Paul, which instantly made them a popular NBA betting option at an online sportsbook.

Currently led by Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers hope they can finally win their first championship in franchise history. Who are some other great players to wear a Clippers uniform? 

Best Los Angeles Clippers Players of All Time

1. Chris Paul 

Known for his elite quickness, precise passing, ball-handling, and defensive skills, Chris Paul is widely regarded as one of the best point guards in NBA history.

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— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) January 16, 2018

CP3 was particularly proficient in the pick-and-roll, as he’d tend to either throw a lob or bounce pass to the cutting big man depending on defensive coverage, which helped start the “Lob City” era in Hollywood.

The 12-time All-Star was named to five All-NBA and six All-Defensive teams as a Clipper.

Paul has the most assists, second-most steals, fifth-most 3-pointers, and sixth-most points in Clippers history. He also has the third-most assists in NBA history.

2. Blake Griffin 

Blake Griffin has some of the best dunks you’ve ever seen, but it was also his ball-handling, playmaking, and mid-range shooting skills that made him one of the best all-around players in the NBA during his time with the Clippers.

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Griffin’s powerful and flashy slams quickly made him one of the most popular players among fans, which helped him earn a spot in the All-Star Game during his rookie season.

The six-time All-Star was named to four All-NBA teams as a Clipper.

Griffin has the second-most points, third-most rebounds, fifth-most assists, and sixth-most steals in franchise history.

3. Bob McAdoo 

Bob McAdoo led the NBA in scoring from 1973 to 1976 while also leading the then-Buffalo Braves to the second round of the playoffs in each of those seasons.

During the 1974-1975 season, McAdoo averaged a career-high 34.5 points per game.

The two-time All-NBA and Hall of Fame center has the third-most points, and fifth-most rebounds and blocks in franchise history.

4. Kawhi Leonard 

Kawhi Leonard has struggled with injuries thus far as a Clipper, but in the first two seasons with his hometown club, “The Klaw” earned two All-NBA First Team and two All-Defensive Second Team selections.

Leonard has claimed Finals MVP honours in championships won with the San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors, so if he could stay healthy moving forward, there is no reason why one of the best two-way players of all time couldn’t add at least one more championship to his résumé.

5. Elton Brand 

A threat to average at least 20 points, 10 rebounds, and two blocks per game, Elton Brand was one of the best low-post scorers in the league while in Los Angeles.

Brand was named to the All-NBA Second Team during the 2005-2006 campaign.

Brand has the second-most rebounds, third-most blocks, and fourth-most points in franchise history.

6. DeAndre Jordan

DeAndre Jordan morphed into one of the most powerful dunkers and rim defenders in the league with the Clippers, which helped him earn All-NBA First Team honours during the 2015-2016 season and two All-NBA Third Team and All-Defensive First Team selections each.

10 YEARS AGO TODAY… @DeAndre threw down one of NBA history's "I remember where I was" dunks! pic.twitter.com/YeCGJW9KQ9

— NBA History (@NBAHistory) March 10, 2023

Jordan has the most rebounds and blocks in franchise history.

7. Randy Smith 

Randy Smith was not known for missing any games whatsoever, as he played all 82 games in seven straight seasons before moving on to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 1979.

Smith, who was named to the All-NBA Second Team during the 1975-1976 season, has the most points and steals, and second-most assists in franchise history.