US media commented on the trio of Leonard + Harden + Bill/Zubac: sufficient offensive firepower and worrying durability

August 15th, August 15th, US media today posted some statistics on the trio of Leonard, Harden and Bill/Zubac, believing that they are one of the best trio of the new season. The following is all content.

Clippers Trio: Net Efficiency Value of 2024-25: +14.2 (97% of the league's combination) (Note: This data is based on the Leonard + Harden duo)

The Clippers achieved a net Efficiency Value of up to +14.2 when Leonard and James Harden joined forces last season. The addition of Bradley Bill undoubtedly added more offensive firepower to the team. Alternatively, Bill could be replaced as center Zubac (averages 16.8 points, 12.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.1 blocks and sixth in the Defensive Player of the Year vote) as the third member of the Big Three.

Although both Leonard and Harden have passed their peak period, they are still very efficient and cooperate well. Harden, 35, was selected into the All-Star last season and entered the third NBA team, averaging 22.8 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game, and ranked fifth in the league with 8.7 assists per game. Leonard's durability is still worthy of attention, but he looks like he's fully recovered and is ready for the 2025-26 season. He performed well in the playoffs against the Denver Nuggets, averaging 25.0 points, 7.6 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.1 steals per game, shooting 53.7% from the field and 40.5% from three-pointers.

Bill's performance with the Phoenix Suns has declined in the past two seasons, but now joining the Clippers with a contract of only $5.3 million, he can be said to be one of the most cost-effective players in the NBA. Even between the Suns' starter and substitute, Bill has been able to average 17.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 4.3 assists in the past two seasons, shooting percentage of 50.5%, three-point shooting percentage of 40.7%, and free throw shooting percentage of 80.8%. During the same period, only Durant was able to play the same data and efficiency.

The Clippers are old but very deep. Whether with Bill or Zubac as the third core, they all have the top three in the league.