“Too Early”: Clippers Fans Heart Broken as Steve Ballmer & Co. Part Ways With 22-Year-Old Starlet

The journey of young 22-year-old G/F Brandon Boston Jr. will not be moving forward with the Los Angeles Clippers. As per ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the Clippers have ignored the prospect’s qualifying offer. Steve Ballmer’s front office has cleared the way for BBJ to join the unrestricted free agency for the upcoming season. Notably, Boston was picked as the No. 51 pick by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2021 NBA Draft’s second round. The former Clippers guard could not even get enough time to showcase his prowess on the court.

In whatever time BBJ played on the court, he averaged 4.9 points and 1.6 rebounds this year. It seems that Steve Ballmer has become quite cautious about financial matters this year. He is in search of someone not still in his blooming stage but the one who can explode on the court with his performance. Looking at Boston’s whole career with the Clippers over three years, he averaged 6.2 points in 12.9 minutes across 105 appearances. Yet the guard was unable to get to the main rotation of the Clippers. Therefore, the No. 4 ranked prospect in the 2020 recruiting class cannot be a part of the Clippers anymore.

Despite getting a flyer from the Los Angeles Clippers, Boston was someone whose name is etched on the heart of the NBA fanatics. Standing at 6’6″ stature and 187 pounds weight, he had a certain aura on the court. Such a physical advantage on the court has great potential. His height helped him with shot blocking, defending, and rebounding. Moreover, his weight was another advantage that he had, considering his height, which helped screen-guard the players with muscle strength and penetrating to the basket. Overall, his physical attributes are the full package of a great player. Yet he could not get play time, and that’s what the NBA world mourned about.

NBA World wishes better circumstances for the former Los Angeles Clippers guard

As expected, the fans are not happy with the loss of such an elite player from the Clippers. He had great potential. It’s just that the 22-year-old shooting guard couldn’t get the chance to get more minutes on the court. However, it was difficult for fans to witness such a promising candidate for the league getting ousted. Unable to process the departure of BBJ from the Clippers, one of them replied to the update from Woj on X, “its too early.”

One of the fans accepted the situation and bid adieu to the young guard from the Clippers. On top of that, he also wished for a better future for Boston as he wished to get the former a better team to play with. The comment represented the confidence the fan had in Boston and his abilities.

One hopeful fan expected that the LA Clippers would go with a qualifying offer for BBJ. However, that did not happen, and he was left heartbroken by the loss of such an elite player from the roster. Boston is young and has room for growth but it seems it is not destined to happen at the Clippers.

A BBJ fan stayed on the 22-year-old guard’s side as he criticized the LA Clippers front office for not giving Boston an apt amount to play on the court. Rather, they would have given him the main rotation experience; things could have happened in different ways. Well, it’s a well-known fact regarding Boston.

Another fan condemned the same fact that the Clippers did not allow Boston much time on the court. However, he was optimistic about the shooting guard as he acknowledged Boston’s skills. Notably, BBJ has Showcase Cup MVP from the G League. He got it for his defensive and scoring prowess. The former Clippers guard’s skill set is undeniably excellent.

With so much love from the fans, it is evident that the NBA world wanted to see BBJ grow at the Los Angeles Clippers. However, that feat is not possible for the player now. So, he must look for a team able to utilize his talent suitably. Which team do you think has the best slot for a player with Boston’s skillset? Comment down your thoughts.

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