The Clippers face an uncertain future with their stars, who are returning from injuries again and will be eligible for four-year, $220-million extensions.
You run it back until these guys want to retire. The Clippers are one of a couple of teams who have to overpay to build their reputation and get out of the shadow of their previous owner.
Run it back until these guys can’t run anymore. Show the next generation of stars that you are willing to pay and that LAC is a place that will be loyal to its stars.
They should. First WCF in franchise history.
You run it back until these guys want to retire. The Clippers are one of a couple of teams who have to overpay to build their reputation and get out of the shadow of their previous owner.
Run it back until these guys can’t run anymore. Show the next generation of stars that you are willing to pay and that LAC is a place that will be loyal to its stars.
Not to mention they still don’t own all their picks for a few seasons. If they blow it up it only helps OKC, not LAC.
Also it’s literally a a drop in the bucket of Ballmers money