INGLEWOOD — Signing center Brook Lopez gives the Clippers more than just another 7-footer who can back up starter Ivica Zubac. His ability to knock down 3-point shots allows the Clippers to create offensive opportunities for others at any time.

“That’s a shooting five,” Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue said Tuesday before the team headed to Sacramento for its third of four preseason games. “We haven’t seen that in a long time. A real shooting five, not a small-ball five. It’s totally different.”

While Lopez presents a different look for the Clippers, he is giving Lue flashbacks to his days as coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

“Back to my Channing Frye days, Kevin Love days,” he said.

Frye, a 7-foot center/forward, shot 37.3% from 3-point range over two-plus seasons in Cleveland under Lue

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