May 3, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul (3) brings the ball up court in game six of the first round of the 2013 NBA Playoffs against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedEx Forum. Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 118-105. Mandatory Credit: Spruce Derden-USA TODAY Sports

I don’t want to tempt fate, or knock on wood, for that matter, but I’m sure that the Los Angeles Clippers are going to re-sign Chris Paul, who has really turned this franchise around. When Blake Griffin made his rookie debut, many thought that he was going to be dangerously good, and in a way, they were right. Unanimously voted Rookie of the Year, Griffin hasn’t failed to impress. He is one of the main reasons that the Clippers are going to see Paul re-sign.

Paul may be enjoying some time off to really think about these things, but the fact of the matter is that he loves the Clippers, who have really found a flow. As I’ve said over and over again, there’s no need to panic just because the Clippers have failed to make very deep postseason runs. This team has only been together for two years and is just now gaining chemistry. If it switches around, all of that will be lost and rebuilding will start again. When Paul realizes this, which he will, the Clippers will be back at it next season, to maybe usurp the San Antonio Spurs as the next dynasty.

1. Blake Griffin:

The very first reason is Griffin. Paul loves to throw dazzling alley-oop passes that stun other crowds and make his home crowd cheer. Everyone loves this. He also likes how Griffin can make a bad pass look good by leaping into the air to grab a lob that isn’t even on its way down yet. That’s insane, and Paul knows that he would like to stick around that. Not only is Griffin an incredible dunker, but he is also one of the best power forwards in the league and is continuing to progress as each season goes by.

2. Coaching Change:

I know, I know, you’re thinking that I say this entirely too often, but hey, it’s going to have to happen. Paul, just like any other player, hates to play on a team that isn’t going anywhere. If the postseason troubles continue for the Clippers, which I’m sure they won’t, they’re going to have to get a new coach. One way or another, Vinny Del Negro isn’t going to be the Clipper coach for too long. Maybe after the change is made, Paul will decide to re-sign with LAC and test the water with the new coach. That would be a wise decision for him, and in his defense, no one likes losing.

3. How Things Are:

Not only does Paul thrive on Griffin, but he also enjoys running a basketball squad. Yes, he did this with the New Orleans Pelicans, but again, it’s not very exciting when you barely make the playoffs and fail to get past the first round. This is what the fans want to see: Chris Paul running the showtime in LAC. He’s a great ball-handler and passer, and he always shows flashes of brilliance. He is the perfect point guard for LAC, and he knows that.

Feb 26, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (32) dunks during the game against the Charlotte Bobcats at the Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

The Clippers are a great basketball team with a lot of talent. With the future of Chris Paul uncertain in LA, they’re worried about having another winning season, but they shouldn’t be. They may have a lot of veterans on the roster, but it’s good to have the experience. Eric Bledsoe is a great backup point guard and the Clippers have enough depth to get it done without Paul, who is likely to re-sign. Still, the last two season have been saddened by early playoff exits in the first and early second round. It’s not that the Clippers are bad, but there’s a couple things keeping them back.

They may be missing the leadership of Paul when he faces injury, but they look to Bledsoe to be at the helm during games. It may a bit hard for him, however, as he is still young himself and incapable of producing the highlight plays like Paul, and averaging over 9 assists per game. There’s many problems that cannot be fixed, but some are just small. Here are the big ones.

1. Inexperience:

Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, and DeAndre Jordan, three core players of the Clippers are very young and inexperienced. Jamal Crawford is older, yes, but he hasn’t been a contender, ever, so that may hurt the Clippers a little bit. They could easily have a successful offseason, but right now, there’s no need or urgency to make an rash decisions like trading any core players away. These guys will become more and more mature, and learn how to play in the postseason. Did anybody see LeBron James’ first finals compared to his last?

2. Possibly Coaching?

Many hate it when I say that the Clippers need a coaching change, but they do. Vinny Del Negro is a great coach, but before Paul came to town, his Clippers were almost as helpless as the Bobcats, now. Del Negro has seemingly been able to manage his team in the regular season well, but come playoff time, the coaching is almost all that matters. Del Negro just can’t seem to make those adjustments that makes or breaks a playoff series. When the Clippers beat the Grizzlies last year, they were focused on the intensity.

3. Desire:

Half of the battle is just having desire. All these guys are the NBA for a reason, because they can play basketball. The Clippers have a lot of talent for a young team, but sometimes flashy dunks and the old razzle-dazzle don’t work. Like the Spurs, the Clippers need to be more grounded, trying to make the right play instead of ALWAYS going for the crowd-pleasing plays. Of course they’re capable of doing this, but they need some nudge from desire, which hasn’t seemed to hit them yet. Sure, it’s all fun and games, but what happens when you’re considered one of the NBA’s greatest, and you’ve never won a championship? The Clippers lost a 2-0 series lead to the Grizzlies. They need to play every possession like it’s their last!