Who is the biggest beneficiary of the Clippers' 15 wins in 18 games? President Frank has signed a 4-year extension: he was the one who decided to trade Paul.

On January 28th Beijing time, according to The Athletic, the Clippers have made it clear they want to keep basketball operations president Lawrence Frank, finalizing a multi-year contract extension. League insiders disclosed that this new agreement lasts four years, and further contract renewals for Clippers' front office personnel are anticipated in due course.

Frank has led the Clippers' basketball operations since 2017 and was honored as the NBA Executive of the Year in 2020. During his tenure, the team has made bold acquisitions and consistently carried high expectations. In 2021, under coach Tyronn Lue, the Clippers reached the Western Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history — notably, Lue is the only head coach hired by Frank during his time with the team.

The timing of this contract extension is quite intriguing.

Just a few weeks ago, the Clippers were facing a tough situation. The team struggled with a poor start to the season,Frank’s decision to trade Chris Paul in early December also drew considerable criticism from outside observers.Meanwhile, the Clippers were dealing with an ongoing NBA investigation — which accuses the team of salary cap violations related to Kawhi Leonard — though the Clippers' management has denied these allegations.

Following this, the team's performance experienced a strong resurgence.

Since December 21st, the Clippers have completely reversed the negative perceptions, winning 15 out of 18 games, with their net efficiency ranking among the best in the league during this period. Leonard has dominated in games where he was healthy, averaging nearly 32 points per contest; Harden has provided scoring and playmaking, becoming a stabilizing force on offense. Veteran big man John Collins, acquired last summer via a three-team trade, also stood out in this turnaround, emerging as a key contributor to the team’s revival.

At least economically, Frank is the biggest winner of the Clippers’ resurgence, securing a new four-year contract.The Clippers’ decision to extend Frank aims to solidify the core structure of the team’s management. With the team currently on a strong run, owner Ballmer firmly believes Frank remains the best leader to guide the Clippers into their future journey.