After all, he is only the sixth or seventh man on the team. Can’t the Clippers expect him to perform in every game?

In the previous NBA regular season, the Orlando Magic, playing at home, defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 129-101. After this game, the Clippers' record, which suffered three consecutive losses, has dropped to 4-11, and their ranking has dropped to 12th in the Western Conference; while the Magic, which has won two consecutive victories, has improved its record to 9-7, and its ranking has climbed to 8th in the Eastern Conference.

In this game, the performance of the Clippers' substitute backcourt general Bogdan Bogdanovic also declined significantly. Bogdanovic played 21 minutes and 13 seconds, making 2 of 9 shots and 2 of 6 from beyond the three-point line. He scored 6 points, 1 rebound and 3 assists. He also had 1 turnover and 2 fouls, with a plus-minus of -7. Bogdanovic has not found his touch and form on the offensive end. His offensive efficiency is not ideal and his scoring ability has not been fully utilized. In addition, perhaps due to the unsatisfactory condition of his teammates, Bogdanovic's talents in passing and organization have also not been demonstrated. Bogdanovic's ability on the defensive end is already relatively limited, and it is difficult for him to play an role in this aspect. Overall, Bogdanovic's performance in this game was still a bit poor and he did not perform at his true level.

Bogdanovic was sent to the Clippers by the Atlanta Hawks in a trade midway through last season. After joining the Clippers, Bogdanovic played a total of 30 times in the NBA regular season last season, averaging 25 minutes per game. He averaged 11.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 0.7 steals, and 0.2 blocks per game. He also had 1.2 turnovers and 2.3 fouls. He shot 47.4% from the field, 42.7% from the three-point range, and 87.5% from the free throw line. In the playoffs, Bogdanovic played a total of 7 times, averaging 16.7 minutes per game. He averaged 6.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 0.4 steals per game. He also had 1.6 turnovers and 3.6 fouls. He shot 36.4% from the field, 29.2% from the three-point range, and 85.7% from the free throw line. Since the start of this season, Bogdanovic has played a total of 9 times in the first 15 games due to injuries and tactical arrangements, averaging 25.6 minutes per game. He has averaged 9.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.1 blocks per game. He also has 1.4 turnovers and 2.6 fouls. He shot 37.3% from the field, 34% from the three-point range and 84.6% from the free throw line.

Bogdanovic's performance this season cannot be considered without highlights. He can still play a big role in some games. But after all, given his age, his condition has indeed declined. After all, Bogdanovic is just a substitute player, or at most a sixth- or seventh-man level player. He can have flashes of inspiration at some times, but it is impossible for him to shine in every game. The Clippers' current problem is that almost no one can take on the task of holding the ball and attacking, and Bogdanovic is already one of the better players. Once he misfires, the Clippers' second lineup will be very difficult. With Bogdanovic in unstable condition, how should the Clippers break the situation?