Paul George earned respect this postseason. When Kawhi Leonard went down in the second round with an injury...everyone thought the Clippers were finished. Paul George stepped up led them to the Western Conference Finals...pushing the Phoenix Suns to six games.

However...was this season the Clippers best chance to win an NBA title? Is their title window closing? We look towards the future for the Clippers...and explain why their title window is closed.

Even if Kawhi Leonard returns next season...the Clippers are unlikely to be able to make another deep playoff run in the Western Conference.