Yet he never lost sight of its roots and made sure the focus remained on the people and the game itself. 8) Los Angeles ClippersStrengths The Chris Paul-Blake Griffin pairing remains incredibly effective, at least when both players are actually healthy. Gordon Hayward has had a great season, but Gobert’s defensive presence remains the pillar that the Jazz are built around. 2 rebounds during the regular season all while continually swatting down trade rumors.