Pope of Basketball.

Summary

The chapter details the Clippers' management efforts to facilitate the trade of Blake Griffin, who expressed his desire to join the Miami Heat due to his dissatisfaction with being the second-in-command. The Clippers engaged in a three-way trade with the Wizards and the Heat, resulting in the Clippers acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nene Hilario, while Griffin moved to the Heat and Chandler Parsons went to the Wizards. The trade aimed to address the Wizards' need for a star player and the Clippers' goal of acquiring an underperforming Giannis. Media buzz surrounded the Clippers' consecutive star trades, leading to mixed reactions from fans and analysts. Additionally, the Clippers traded Kenneth Faried to the Celtics for draft picks, as they sought to manage their roster and salary cap. The chapter concludes with the Clippers signing Pau Gasol, who prioritized joining a championship-contending team over financial gain, enhancing the team's offensive capabilities for the upcoming season.

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