The Clippers signed a 200 million base salary center for the Wonders, and James Benenzon is optimistic about him becoming the core!
The Los Angeles Clippers are also playing better and better in the next games, and are currently in third place in the East. Compared with the three superstars, as a starter, Theis, during Zubac's absence, Theis played an excellent tactical quality and won a good ranking for the team, which also made the Clippers believe in the center with a base salary even more.
Theis started the season playing for the Pacers, but as the game progressed, Theis had fewer and fewer playing opportunities, and the team had a major change. Theis had tried to return to the Celtics, but after getting Theis' commitment, he was given more playing time. Although Theis's salary is only a base salary, because the Clippers' salary is too high, when they signed Theis, their salary was as high as 200 million.
The Clippers signed Theis to increase their roster rotation. Although Zubac is the first forward of the Clippers, more often than not, Zubac is only responsible for covering the team's rebounding and defense, and does not play much role. The Clippers still play a small-ball strategy in the game, and Zubac won't be able to play much of a role at that time, so they have to have a flexible restricted area.
The Big Three also need a flexible three-point liner. Whether it's Leonard, George, or Harden, they all enjoy the pick-and-roll, and their attacking styles are more diverse. Zubac's blocking ability is very strong, but after he blocks and dismantled, he slashes under the basket, and if three people face three people at the same time, Zubac can't play much role at all.
Theis isn't very agile, but he has a good pick-and-roll ability that allows him to pass the ball beyond the three-point line when he finishes a pick-and-roll. Even when he is on small ball, Theis can do a lot of off-ball defense, and Theis is a very suitable person in the Clippers' rotation. With Zubac out injured, Theis has become the Clippers' most needed man.
As a power forward, Theis's shooting skills are still very good. The Clippers require everyone to have a consistent three-point line, and Theis doesn't shoot much three-point shots, but his shooting percentage is still high, and he is within the Clippers' three-point line, which has been maintained at 42Within 9% of the three-point line, it created a lot of opportunities for the Clippers. After Theis gets the ball in the low post, he can also send a few assists to the Clippers, making the team's offense more fluid.
The Clippers have three superstars, but they need more outside players, and Theis is what they want. Unlike Zubac and Plumlee, Theis is superior in skill and tactics. When the Clippers start using the ball, Theis will be a small-ball strategy that can help the Clippers overcome a lot of trouble.