Bill changed the number to join the Clippers: a new journey, new expectations

On August 6, the Clippers ushered in a highly anticipated news, and new player Bradley Bill will start his career in the Clippers in the No. 0 jersey. Currently, jerseys with Bill’s name and No. 0 are on sale in the Clippers Fan Store. It is worth mentioning that this is Bill’s first choice No. 0 in his NBA career. Before that, he wore No. 3 jerseys, whether in the Wizards or the Suns. This time, Bill, who was originally planned to continue wearing No. 3, was voluntarily given up No. 3 in order to continue the legendary number of "CP3". In this way, the numbers of the four Clippers stars Bill (0), Harden (1), Kat (2), and Paul (3) are closely connected, which is of unique significance.

Clippers President Frank praised Bill's behavior, and he mentioned that Bill has achieved many brilliant achievements in his career in No. 3, and has been selected as the All-Star three times, scoring more than 17,000 points. But Bill knew the special meaning of No. 3 to Paul. This is widely known nickname "CP3". Coupled with the special significance of Paul's return to the Clippers, Bill took the initiative to make a heartwarming move to give up the number.

Bill is the 13th player in the history of the Clippers to wear No. 0. Previously, Boschon in the 2024-25 season, as well as stars such as Gooden, Glen-Davis, Westbrook, etc., had crossed No. 0 in the Clippers.

Looking back last season, the 32-year-old Bill played for the Phoenix Suns, playing in 53 games, including 38 starts, averaging 17.0 points, 3.7 assists, 3.3 rebounds, and playing time of 32.1 minutes. The shooting percentage is 49.7%, the three-point shooting percentage is 38.6%, and the free throw shooting percentage is 80.3%, which is remarkable.

Looking at Bill's 13-year NBA career, he played in 801 games with the Washington Wizards and the Suns, including 752 starts, averaging 21.5 points, 4.3 assists, 4.1 rebounds, and played 34.4 minutes. The experienced veteran was selected for three-time All-Star, was selected by the Wizards with the third pick in the first round in the 2012 draft, and was also selected for the All-Squad third team in the 2020-21 season and the All-Rookie Team in the 2012-13 season. It is one of only nine players in active service to score 17,000 points and hit 1,700 three-pointers.

Clippers coach Coach Lu is extremely pleased to have a player like Bill, saying that players of this level are very rare and rare. In the new season, Bill will fight side by side with Harden, Kat, Paul and other stars. Their combination undoubtedly greatly increases the strength of the Clippers. How far can this star-studded Clippers go in the new season, will it strive for the championship, or will it encounter unexpected challenges? Everything is full of suspense. Let's wait and see together and witness the Bills and the Clippers write their basketball chapter in the new season.