NBA draft: Clippers’ needs include the present and the future

NBA draft: Clippers’ needs include the present and the future

The Clippers’ needs going forward are simple. They need a big man for the present, so center Ivica Zubac doesn’t have to play 33 minutes per game, and a solid point guard for the future. The Clippers will be eyeing those positions during this week’s two-day NBA draft with their first- and second-round picks. The first round of the draft is Wednesday (5 p.m. PT) with the second round on Thursday (also 5 p.m. PT). The Clippers hold the final pick …

SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Blake Griffin drafted by Clippers NABJ Black News & Views

When the NBA Draft comes around, you hear about star basketball players who areinvolved in it and also what picks could be selected. But in the draft process, there isalways one player who stands out above the rest. And that player is usually the firstoverall pick. Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin, left, in action