Felicia Enriquez, aka Mynt J, is the host of the podcast BlackLove and Basketball – Compton Edition. She is a Clippers fan, an NBA credentialed creator representing thePeachBasket. In this article, Kawhi, Harden, and Zubac: Unleashing the Clippers True Potential in the Playoff Race, she reminds the Clippers that there is no time for excuses!
Clippers, It’s Time to Stop Playing Small—6th Seed is in Reach
The Clippers stepping up? Love that. Sitting in the 8th spot? Absolutely not. This is a team that should be feared, not floating in play-in territory like they forgot who they are. And yet, here we are—underrated, underestimated, and most frustrating of all? Underperforming.
So, what’s holding them back? It can’t be gravity—because last time I checked, Kawhi Leonard defies it every time he rises for a mid-range jumper. It’s not a lack of talent—James Harden can dissect a defense in his sleep, and Ivica Zubac is the most dominant center on the court who doesn’t need to shoot threes like these other centers do. While others stretch the floor, Zubac owns the paint, grabs boards, and finishes with authority.
Clippers True Potential: So, what is it?
Inconsistency. One game, they look like contenders. The next, they play like they forgot their own scouting report. They get sloppy with turnovers, fall asleep in transition, and lose focus when they should be closing out games strong.
Let’s be clear: The 6th seed is right there. A few tweaks—some sharper execution, some lockdown defense, a stronger sense of urgency—and this team isn’t just avoiding the play-in; they’re climbing up the standings.
Tonight, we face Charlotte at the Intuit Dome. No excuses. No letting a fast-paced, young team run them out of their own gym. The Clippers have too much experience, too much firepower, and too much at stake to drop games like this.
So, let’s get this win, keep that 6th seed in focus, and remind the league: This team is better than 8th. They just have to prove it.
