It looks like the Los Angeles Clippers won’t ship everyone from the team. Their guard Lou Williams received a three-year extension from the Clippers on Wednesday. According to ESPN‘s Adrian Wojnarowski, the deal is worth $24 million.
“It was nice for the organization to commit to me the same way I’ve committed to these guys this year,” – said Williams on Wednesday. “In years past, these scenarios don’t usually go my way, so it was nice for one to go my way and [for me to end up] somewhere I wanted to be… It’s just nice to have that one consistent — you know you’re going to be somewhere for an extended period of time.“
Lou Williams was one of the most sought-after players in the NBA as the trade deadline approached. He is currently averaging career best in points (23.3) and assists (5.3) per game which combined with his rather cheap ($7 million) and an expiring contract, made him a desirable target.
Williams spent 13 years in the NBA so far and has previously played for Philadelphia, Atlanta, Toronto, the Lakers, and Houston before coming to Clippers in the Chris Paul trade. It looks like the 31-year old wanted to find some stability in career, and Clippers offered just that.
“I feel like I’m a quality basketball player, and usually quality basketball players don’t get moved so much,” – he said. “I understand I had a relatively cheap deal considering the numbers I had. It was an expiring contract, and that’s enticing to teams trying to make playoff runs. I understand the business part of it, but personally, it’s like my kids didn’t know who to root for anymore. They were confused — they were walking around with Rockets shorts and Lakers jerseys. They just didn’t know what was going on.“
