With most of the season in the books, it’s very clear to everyone that the LA Clippers need Kobe Sanders. He’s had a phenomenal rookie campaign, filled with many ups and a few downs, and, most importantly, there's been evident growth. However, on Monday night, Sanders was held out of Tyronn Lue’s primary rotation. Not because of a flaw, but because the Clippers have too many guards. This is a problem, and it has no short-term fix.
Ahead of Sanders were Darius Garland, Kris Dunn, Bennedict Mathurin, and Jordan Miller; four guards the Clippers also need on a nightly basis, who will be crucial to the team’s playoff success.