LA Clippers' greatest starting-5 of the 21st century

Small Forward: Kawhi Leonard

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While Kawhi Leonard has only played a season with the LA Clippers so far, it's difficult not to have him in the franchise's best starting-5 this century, given his impressive track record.

Leonard is a two-time NBA champion and is one of three players in NBA history to have won the Finals MVP award with two different teams.

There's respect league-wide for our guyhttps://t.co/139StHf99i

— Clipperholics (@ClipperholicsFS) October 22, 2020

During the 2019-20 NBA season, Leonard averaged 27.1 points per game and carried the LA Clippers to the Western Conference semifinals. He will be a crucial piece for the Clippers in the upcoming years as the franchise look to win an elusive NBA title.

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Power Forward: Blake Griffin

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The LA Clippers drafted Blake Griffin as the number 1 overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft. Griffin lived up to expectations over the next decade and redefined the Clippers' offense with his athleticism and slam dunks.

Blake Griffin’s dunks with the Clippers were unreal🔥🔥pic.twitter.com/w4QK5BnYCP

— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) February 13, 2020

Despite suffering from multiple injuries during his time with the LA Clippers, Griffin secured four All-NBA selections and made it to the NBA All-Star team in five different seasons.

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Center: DeAndre Jordan

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Along with Blake Griffin and Chris Paul, DeAndre Jordan formed the third head of the 'Lob City Clippers' and went on to mesmerize fans with his freakish athleticism. He was a dominating presence at both ends of the court and played a key role in the LA Clippers' success during the postseason.

During his time with the LA Clippers, DeAndre Jordan was one of the best rebounders in the NBA and made it to the All-Defensive and All-NBA teams on multiple occasions.