Los Angeles Clippers: Remaining Areas Of Concern
By Micky Shaked
Nov 22, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Milwaukee Bucks center Ekpe Udoh (5) blocks the shot of Philadelphia 76ers center Daniel Orton (33) during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. The Sixers defeated the Bucks 115-107 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports
If he proves too rich for Doc’s taste, Ekpe Udoh represents another defensive specialist who, after not receiving a $6 million qualifying offer from Milwaukee, may be available at their price.
If Baby doesn't re-sign as 4th big, Clips could target Ekpe Udoh or Anthony Tolliver w/ bi-annual exception. Farmar obviously in play, too
— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) July 5, 2014
So Farmar w/ bi-annual and then Udoh/Tolliver for the vet. min. RT @AminESPN: @me Either of those bigs will be minimum signings
— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) July 5, 2014
Udoh has similar elite length and defensive instincts as Davis, though his offensive games leaves a LOT to be desired. But that’s not why he’d be coming to play for the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Baylor product held his own under the hoop, only allowing opponents to score on 46.3 percent of attempts at the rim last season and blocking one shot per game in 19 minutes of work. Udoh has great team defense instincts and can hold his own in one-on-one situations, as well as in a book club.