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N'Dong

Who? Don’t feel bad if you’ve never heard of him, and don’t get excited and pick him up in fantasy leagues, either.

He may have won the spot tonight, by outscoring White 12 to seven. We’ll find out tomorrow.

“It would mean that my hard work did pay off,” Ndong said. “Of course, I’m nervous. It’s normal.” Ndong averaged 7.2 points and 3.0 rebounds in 14.4 minutes in five exhibition games. He edged Rodney White for the final roster spot.

The five players no longer count toward the Clippers’ salary cap. After renouncing a player, a team can re-sign him but must have room under the salary cap or ink the player to the minimum salary exception. Livingston’s devastating knee injury leaves his NBA future in doubt, while the other four are iffy for making an NBA roster this season, as well.

With Elton Brand sidelined, the rookie got his first start. He might not make the Clippers playoff roster though.