NBA History: 5 Greatest Los Angeles Clippers players of all time

#5. Danny Manning

Danny Manning, LAC

Danny Manning, selected by the Clippers with the first pick in the 1988 draft, was one of the best forwards in the league when healthy. In his very first season, Manning showed a lot of talent, developing into one of the best forwards in the league very quickly.

However, he faced some problems with injuries, limiting his output on the floor.

Regardless of his knee injuries, Manning led the Clippers to two playoff appearances, ending a 16-year playoff drought. In the 1992-93 season, Manning averaged 23 points and 6.6 rebounds, making the first of his back-to-back All-Star selections.

Manning was eventually traded to the Atlanta Hawks for Dominique Wilkins and a first-round pick in 1994. He played a total of 6 seasons with the Clippers, averaging around 19 points and 6.4 rebounds. Manning was a 2x All-Star and won the 6th man of the year in 1988.