Compared to Collins, his size and projection are more suitable for the Clippers!

According to the latest media reports, after being eliminated by the Nuggets in the first round of the 24-25 playoffs, the Clippers management was determined to strengthen the team's weak links. Among them, the long-term vacancy of the team's No. 4 position is the main reason for the team's elimination. In this regard, the goal is to focus on the Jazz starting No. 4 position Corinth, and is willing to give him the team's precious first-round pick and Serbian Jordan Bogdanovic.

Colins

Colins' size and projection ability are indeed perfectly in line with the Clippers' space-based play. Its offensive diversity can increase the team's ceiling, especially when Leonard is absent. However, the hidden dangers are also very obvious, and it is easy to expose insufficient confrontation when facing heavy insiders or top scorers. The defensive end needs to rely on the system and teammates to assist in defense. If the Clippers cannot cover up their single-defense loopholes through tactical design, it may cause the inside to be targeted. The Clippers' goal in this regard should be to continue pursuing Portis of the Bucks!

Portis

Portis is 2.08 meters tall and weighs 113 kg. He is a standard space four-position body and is competent for the center position of the small ball lineup. In the current inside configuration of the Clippers, Zubac is moving slowly, and Portis's mobility and projection ability can provide tactical flexibility to the main lineup. Its weight and arm span (2.13 meters) can fight against heavy inside lines, and its frame protection ability is upstream of the league. If the Clippers use Zubac and Portis to be on the court at the same time, then the Clippers' inside defense will be the top of the league.

Clippers

followed by Portis' career three-point shooting percentage of 37.6%, averaging 5.3 three-pointers in the 2024-25 season, and both output and efficiency are at the top level in the league. Its ability to run without the ball and catch and shoot can seamlessly connect with Harden's pick-and-roll tactics, creating breakthrough space for Leonard and Powell. However, it should be noted that Portis had a three-point shooting percentage declined under high-intensity defense in the playoffs (34.8% in the 2023 playoffs), and his offensive choices account for 25% of the mid-range jump shots. If the Clippers pursue extreme space, they need to guide them to reduce inefficient areas to take action.

Little Card

In short, compared with Collins, Portis is suitable as a supplementary option to the Clippers' tactical system.