NBA Draft 2019: Top 3 destinations for Gonzaga guard Zach Norvell Jr.

By Andy Patton | Jun 19, 2019

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 05: Zach Norvell Jr. #23 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs reacts after hitting a 3-pointer against the San Francisco Dons during a semifinal game of the West Coast Conference basketball tournament at the Orleans Arena on March 5, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

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ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 28: Zach Norvell Jr. #23 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs celebrates after making a three pointer against the Florida State Seminoles during the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament West Regional at Honda Center on March 28, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

Los Angeles Clippers

The Clippers don’t immediately jump out as a need on paper, as they actually shot the ball quite well from downtown last season.

However, they ranked 27th in three-point attempts per game, and if they want to make waves in the very stacked Western Conference they will need to hoist up more three-pointers.

Norvell would fit into an already solid bench unit that features Lou Williams and Montrezl Harrell, but could use more three-point shooting. Williams would need to be the primary ball-handler on the second-unit, as that isn’t really Norvell’s strength, but it would create a very solid shooting unit and would keep the Clippers in the game even if the starters are resting.

Additionally, point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is an elite slasher, and he would absolutely benefit from having a catch-and-shoot guard to kick the ball out to – like Norvell.

If he’s around at pick No. 48, the Clippers could do a lot worse than Norvell as a three-point gunner off the bench.