Warriors reveal Clippers’ lack of foresight

Every time the Clippers get crushed by the Warriors, which is all the time, people shake their heads and wonder, What's wrong with those guys? The score got interesting in the final minutes before a 133-120 final, but head coach Doc Rivers admitted the performance level "wasn't even close tonight." With the Warriors missing starters Draymond Green and Zaza Pachulia, the Clippers had to figure they had some plays that would work. [...] no matter who's on the floor, even the end-of-the-bench guys, the Warriors play a selfless, fast-moving, pass-oriented offense that represents the pinnacle of offensive fundamentals. Here's the Clippers' track record of influential players selected in the draft over the past 15 years: [...] that's on Rivers, a capable head coach who has proved to be a dismal failure as general manager. No wonder the Clippers so desperately want to re-sign Paul, Griffin and J.J. Redick, each a potential free agent this summer. If they somehow manage to acquire the Knicks' Carmelo Anthony without giving up Paul or Griffin, the mood change will be refreshing. [...] it won't make a bit of difference against the Warriors, not with Anthony looking for isolation matchups...