New Clippers Era: Kawhi Leonard Out, Keaton Wagler In
The 19-year-old rookie has star traits.
LA Clippers rookie Keaton Wagler has inherited an impossible situation. Minutes after being made the fifth overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the 19-year-old guard got a call from Lawrence Frank.
In a room full of LA's top decision-makers, Frank held up his phone and yelled, "Say hello to Keaton!"
Next to him was Steve Ballmer, who stood up and clapped with the same enthusiasm he shows baseline during a fourth-quarter Clippers comeback.
"Super surreal," Wagler said. "I'm so happy."
