The transition began on a fateful day in late June when Chris Paul told the Clippers he wanted to leave in the worst possible way. “I think it was a transition that needed to happen, because the big three didn’t work,” said Rivers, referring to Paul, Griffin and Jordan. We needed to go in another direction.”Paul had been their best player during his six years with the Clippers. Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times Clippers forward Blake Griffin is congratulated by a teammate after scoring against the Nets during a game last season. Clippers forward Blake Griffin is congratulated by a teammate after scoring against the Nets during a game last season.

Source: Los Angeles Times September 23, 2017 15:56 UTC