Forward Danny Granger still has something to offer Clippers

Danny Granger

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Danny Granger, a 6-foot-8 small forward, was once a high-scoring player who averaged as many as 25.8 points during the 2008-09 season with the Indiana Pacers. He was nowhere near that player when he signed with the Clippers in early March. Playing for his third team this past season – Toronto and Indiana being the other two – Granger averaged 8.0 points for the Clippers in 12 regular-season games, during which he averaged 16.2 minutes. He averaged only 10.3 minutes and 2.6 points in 13 playoff games.

But it should be noted that at times Granger showed flashes of what made him a fine player who, from the 2006-07 season through 2011-12, averaged 13.9, 19.6, 25.8, 24.1, 20.5 and 18.7 points, respectively.

Since Granger is still just 31, he would be a good guy to keep on the team. He seemed to work well within the team, and appeared to be a good guy in the clubhouse. That he still has the ability to score quick points because of his shooting prowess – he has a career 3-point shooting percentage of 38.1 – makes him a valuable commodity.

Granger has a player option of $1,316,809 for the 2014-15 campaign.