10 Bold Predictions For Los Angeles Clippers 2014-15 Season

By Terri Washington

10 Bold Predictions For Los Angeles Clippers 2014-15 Season

Clippers team photo — The Los Angeles Clippers have a long road ahead of them paved with goals they’ve never achieved. The Clippers have all the tools in their belt to reach every goal on their list. Most of their goals end up on this list. These are 10 bold predictions for the Los Angeles Clippers' 2014-15 season.

10. Get Third Straight Pacific Division Championship

Clippers Pacific Division Champions

10. Get Third Straight Pacific Division Championship

Clippers Pacific Division Champions — The Clippers almost have their division championship in the bag. There aren’t any serious contenders to take that title from the Clippers in the Pacific division.

9. Deandre Jordan Will Average 55% From the Free Throw Line

Deandre Jordan Free Throw Percentage

9. Deandre Jordan Will Average 55% From the Free Throw Line

Deandre Jordan Free Throw Percentage — Shooting 55% from the free throw line is not a good thing, unless you’re Deandre Jordan. Jordan has never had a free throw percentage over 52% but the 2014-15 season will be his time to shine.

8. There Will Be 3 Clippers All Stars in 2015

Chris Paul Deandre Jordan Blake Griffin All Star

8. There Will Be 3 Clippers All Stars in 2015

Chris Paul Deandre Jordan Blake Griffin All Star — Chris Paul and Blake Griffin will undoubtedly be All Stars for 2015 but this season they will bring along another teammate -- Deandre Jordan. Last season Jordan led the league in rebounds and field goal percentage. If he keeps it up, there is no reason why he cannot make the All Star team for 2015.

7. Will Play San Antonio Spurs in Western Conference Championship

Clippers Spurs

7. Will Play San Antonio Spurs in Western Conference Championship

Clippers Spurs — Whichever Western Conference team wants to make it to the NBA finals, they have to go up against the Spurs and that team will be the Clippers. The Clippers will not only make it past round two of the playoffs, they will give the Spurs a run for their money.

6. Will Finish Higher Than Oklahoma City Thunder in Western Conference

Clippers Thunder

6. Will Finish Higher Than Oklahoma City Thunder in Western Conference

Clippers Thunder — Unfortunately for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Kevin Durant has been sidelined with a foot injury for the first few weeks of the season. Fortunately for the Clippers, that means they can get a head start on the Thunder and hopefully put them in a place to finish higher than the Thunder by the end of the season.

5. Will Go Further Than Round 2 of the Playoffs

Chris Paul Playoffs

5. Will Go Further Than Round 2 of the Playoffs

Chris Paul Playoffs — The Clippers have never gone past the second round of the playoffs and Do Rivers thinks they can do it. During the Clippers media day, Rivers told the media that he believes the team is better now than they were last year.

4. Spencer Hawes Will Be Fourth Quarter Go-To Guy

Spencer Hawes Clippers

4. Spencer Hawes Will Be Fourth Quarter Go-To Guy

Spencer Hawes Clippers — NBA fans know that fourth quarter is crunch time. For the Clippers opposing teams, they know the fourth quarter to be foul Deandre Jordan time. With the addition of Spencer Hawes, the Clippers won’t have to worry about the fouls because Spencer Hawes can collect the majority of minutes during the fourth quarter. Hawes is a solid free throw and three point shooter who can pick up the slack during the vital fourth quarter.

3. Will Have Best Season Record to Date

Clippers Season Record

3. Will Have Best Season Record to Date

Clippers Season Record — The Clippers record keeps improving every year, with the way the team improves during the offseason, improving their record should be a breeze.

2. Chris Paul Will Be League MVP

Chris Paul MVP

2. Chris Paul Will Be League MVP

Chris Paul MVP — Chris Paul is always in the conversation for MVP, but it has yet to come to fruition. With a new owner, and a coach that’s in it for the long haul, Paul will lead the Clippers to new heights and those heights will result in an MVP trophy from Paul.

1. Will Win the First Franchise Championship

Larry Obrien trophy

1. Will Win the First Franchise Championship

Larry Obrien trophy — This idea isn’t as farfetched as it has been in previous years. the Clippers have all the tools to contend for a championship this season, hanging a Clippers championship banner in Staples center would be the sweetest ending to the season.

Terri Washington is a Los Angeles Clippers writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow her on Twitter @Terri7589, “Like” her on Facebook or add her to your network on Google.

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