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Though the LA Clippers have never won an NBA title, they have been one of the most entertaining teams to watch in the 21st century.
The 'Lob City Clippers' were regular playoff contenders in the 2010s, thanks to their dominant offensive style of basketball. On that note, let's take a look at the LA Clippers' greatest starting-5 of the 21st century.
LA Clippers' greatest starting-5 of the 21st century
While the LA Clippers had some great players during the 2000s, they only made the playoffs once in that decade. Considering their post-season success in the 2010s, the majority of the players on this list are those who represented the LA Clippers in the 2010s decade.
So without further ado, let's have a look at the LA Clippers' best starting-five since the turn of the century.
Point Guard: Chris Paul
During his six-year stint with the LA Clippers, Chris Paul left his mark as one of the greatest players to have ever represented the franchise.
Paul played for the Los Angeles team between 2011-2016, a period in the franchise's history that is popularly known as the 'Lob City era'.
As the primary ball-handler on the team, Paul scored close to 19 points per game and also elevated the offense of teammates around him.
Paul, who made it to the All-Star and All-NBA teams every single year during his tenure with the LA Clippers, will go down as the greatest point guard in the franchise's history.
Shooting Guard: JJ Redick
JJ Redick is one of the best 3-point shooters in the modern NBA. Though he has been a sniper from downtown throughout his career, his best days were with the LA Clippers between 2013-2016.
Reddick shot over 40% from beyond the arc in three of his four seasons with the LA Clippers, with the team making the playoffs on every single occasion when the player was on the roster.
His presence in the perimeter stretched the floor and made the LA Clippers' frontcourt even more formidable.
Also read: LA Lakers' greatest starting-5 of the 21st century.
Small Forward: Kawhi Leonard
While Kawhi Leonard has only played a season with the LA Clippers so far, it's difficult not to have him in the franchise's best starting-5 this century, given his impressive track record.
Leonard is a two-time NBA champion and is one of three players in NBA history to have won the Finals MVP award with two different teams.
During the 2019-20 NBA season, Leonard averaged 27.1 points per game and carried the LA Clippers to the Western Conference semifinals. He will be a crucial piece for the Clippers in the upcoming years as the franchise look to win an elusive NBA title.
Power Forward: Blake Griffin
The LA Clippers drafted Blake Griffin as the number 1 overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft. Griffin lived up to expectations over the next decade and redefined the Clippers' offense with his athleticism and slam dunks.
Despite suffering from multiple injuries during his time with the LA Clippers, Griffin secured four All-NBA selections and made it to the NBA All-Star team in five different seasons.
Center: DeAndre Jordan
Along with Blake Griffin and Chris Paul, DeAndre Jordan formed the third head of the 'Lob City Clippers' and went on to mesmerize fans with his freakish athleticism. He was a dominating presence at both ends of the court and played a key role in the LA Clippers' success during the postseason.
During his time with the LA Clippers, DeAndre Jordan was one of the best rebounders in the NBA and made it to the All-Defensive and All-NBA teams on multiple occasions.
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