New Clippers additions appear at the training facility! Official release highlights Paul and Harden's assist rankings: two of the greatest ever

On August 26th Beijing time, the Clippers’ official account posted new training photos including newcomers Paul, Beal, and DeAndre Jordan, who have commenced joint practice sessions. Also visible in the shots were Bones Hyland and Cam Christon. The official caption stated: "The beginning of a new week’s work."

Being the oldest team on average in the entire league, the Clippers’ fitness will play a significant role in shaping their outlook for the new season. After their schedule was released, American media noted that the start of the season appears relatively manageable, but the closing stretch will become much more challenging.

March is especially tough, as it marks the playoff push period, during which the Clippers face an intense challenge. They are scheduled to play 18 games that month, the highest number of March games since Chris Paul left in 2017. Additionally, March includes four back-to-back game sets and two grueling stretches of five games in seven days.

However, the arrival of multiple new players has strengthened the Clippers’ roster depth, giving them better capability to handle potential injury risks. Recently, the Clippers posted a composite photo of Paul and Harden, highlighting their historical assist rankings: Paul is ranked 2nd all-time, Harden 13th. The caption reads: "Two of the greatest in history."

In the new season, the Clippers’ backcourt setup for orchestrating offense is top-tier. Both Harden and Paul can deliver a high volume of assists, while athletic players like Hyland and Collins are expected to showcase many alley-oop plays. Could the city of alley-oops be making a comeback?

Last season, the Clippers finished the regular season with a 50-32 record but lost 3-4 to the Nuggets in the first playoff round. With a deeper roster this year, do the Clippers have a real shot at the championship?