In the wake of another disappointing early playoff exit for the Los Angeles Clippers, sports commentator Colin Cowherd delivered a sobering message to the team’s fanbase: the championship window may have officially closed.
On his show Monday, Cowherd didn’t hold back, citing the Clippers’ repeated postseason failures despite their star-studded roster. “At some point, you have to accept that it’s not just bad luck — it’s bad construction,” Cowherd said. “Kawhi Leonard can’t stay healthy, Paul George isn’t a consistent playoff performer, and this team just doesn’t have the resilience or chemistry to go deep.”
The Clippers were eliminated in the first round, continuing a trend of underwhelming playoff runs since assembling their high-profile core in 2019. Cowherd suggested it may be time for the franchise to consider a full rebuild rather than attempting to run it back again next season.
“This experiment is over,” Cowherd stated bluntly. “The Clippers mortgaged their future for short-term success, and they have little to show for it.”
Fans and analysts alike are now questioning what the next steps will be for the Clippers front office, as the team heads into an offseason filled with uncertainty. With aging stars, expiring contracts, and few draft assets, Cowherd warned that the future might be even more bleak than the present.
