Lawrence Frank, the President of the Clippers, expressed optimism about the team's future despite a first-round playoff exit. He described the Clippers as a top six team this season and emphasized his hope to retain key players Paul George and James Harden. Frank believes that, with a healthy roster including Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers are still viable contenders for an NBA title. He acknowledged the team's challenges, including injuries and skepticism due to past performances, but remains confident in their potential, citing Leonard as a top-5 player when fit.
Despite the emergence of the young talent in NBA, Frank believes Kawhi, Harden and PG can still get improve and make the Clippers viable contenders next season.
Clippers President Lawrence Frank says if they had a game today Kawhi Leonard would still be out 😳 (via @joeylinn_) https://t.co/DsDppzIrll
Lawrence Frank says “we believe the window is still open” as far as a championship with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. He also adds Clippers understand the skepticism after all the injuries and falling short. He points to Kawhi being a top-5 player when healthy.
Lawrence Frank said he thought the Clippers "were a top six team in the league" this season. Frank: "You want to give yourself a chance." Frank said goal is have a roster that still has a legitimate shot at NBA title next season
Clippers’ Lawrence Frank on his hope that team retains Paul George and James Harden https://t.co/KXXuOguVML
Clippers’ Lawrence Frank on state of the team after first-round playoff exit https://t.co/9LGDzyBkd7
BREAKING: Kawhi Leonard (knee) will not play in Game 6, per @NotoriousOHM. Leonard has been out since Game 3 of the Clippers' playoff series. https://t.co/mz6t04lvUf