NBA: A Team-By-Team Look At The Western Conference’s Rookies

Mar 21, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Yogi Ferrell (11) drives to the basket as Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia (27) looks on during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Yogi Ferrell (11) drives to the basket as Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia (27) looks on during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 16, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets center Mason Plumlee (24) defends against Los Angeles Clippers forward Brice Johnson (10) in the fourth quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 129-114. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets center Mason Plumlee (24) defends against Los Angeles Clippers forward Brice Johnson (10) in the fourth quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 129-114. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

LA Clippers

Brice Johnson, Diamond Stone

Aside from having the rookie with the most interesting name (probably), it’s hard to say much else about the rookies on the Clippers.

Diamond Stone played in seven games so far this season and Johnson played in two. These rookies definitely understand the definition of “garbage time” and likely won’t be playing much the rest of the season with the playoffs looming.

However, this should indicate more about the Clippers than it does about both Johnson and Stone. After all, LA head coach Doc Rivers is known for tendencies to favor veterans over youngsters.