Age has been something that has defined the Los Angeles Clippers this season, though comparing the beginning of the season to now, the conversation around the age of the Clippers has become very different. 

It's no secret that the Clippers have an older roster, especially when one looks at their stars. Kawhi Leonard and James Harden are 34 and 36 years old respectively and Ivica Zubac while Brook Lopez, a 37 year old, 18 season veteran is a prominent figure on the Clippers bench.

While age bring experience and time tested skill, something that both Harden and Leonard have brought to the court in droves recently, it also brings the natural risk of injury trouble and a lack of durability. 

That was something that the Clippers were bitterly acquainted with early in the season as a brutal 6-21 start to the season was plagued by constant injury trouble, a longterm absence from Leonard due to ankle and foot injuries included. 

Now, as the Clippers have surged to improve their record to 17-23 and still rising, there is a different conversation around the age of the team. 

Leonard and Harden have unquestionably been the leaders of Los Angeles' rise to prominence, but crucial support from players on two-way contracts fighting for permanent places on the team has brought a welcome yet unexpected level of support to the Clippers roster. 

That support was especially felt during the Clippers' 119-105 win over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday as the Clippers finished a two-game home stand sandwiched in between two brutal road trips. 

"Our young guys stepped up. Jordan Miller again. I thought Yan [Yanic Konan Niederhauser] was really good. So, just coming off the bench and giving us that energy I thought was really huge for us tonight," Lue said (via The Sporting Tribune). "Especially when it means we had a lot in the tank. Kawhi was a little slow. James was a little slow."

Jordan Miller has continued to impress in recent games and contributed a massive 11 point, 10 rebound performance in 34 minutes coming off the bench. Miller led the Clippers by a wide margin in rebounds and added some much needed support and an opportunity for the Clippers' heavy-hitters to get some much needed rest. 

Niederhauser scored 16 points coming off the bench in Wednesday's game while shooting a perfect 7-7 from the field. 

Miller and Niderhauder, along with Kobe Sanders, have been prime examples of the depth that the Clippers possess both on their bench at the NBA level and waiting for them in the G-League.

While Leonard and Harden grab the headlines with show-stopping play, young and reliable support pieces stand at the ready to ensure that the Clippers recent success is more than just a fluke and it shares a glimpse at what can be a very bright future for the Los Angeles franchise.