The objective remains the same for the Los Angeles Clippers as they enter the fifth season with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George at the fore.
Last year was emblematic of the franchise's current era. Leonard and George both missed prolonged stretches due to injuries, and by the end, both were out of action as the Clippers' campaign came to an end in the first round of the playoffs.
As a result, the expectations surrounding Los Angeles are probably as low as they've ever been when Leonard and George both project to be available on opening night. Nobody questions the Clippers' ceiling, but too many people have gotten burned after proclaiming them to be championship favorites in the past.
The front office largely maintained the status quo with the roster as well, furthering the notion 2023-24 could be more of the same.