Los Angeles Clippers Vs Lakers! With New Owner, ‘Lob City’ To Dispute The Purple And Gold’s Dominance In The City Of Angels!

Los Angeles has always been a Lakers town. Even though the last season ended on a dismal note(probably the worst in franchise history), the Lakers continue to be the most popular and profitable team in the NBA. But this year may be when the Clippers shed their 'Team B' status.

No matter the success of the Clippers on the basketball court, they are always haunted by the dread of their owner, Donald Sterling and his racially charged transgressions.

But now that the sale is official and the Clippers are now owned by Steve Ballmer, the Clippers may actually become the more attractive prospect when it comes to attracting free agents. Clips Nation says:

"Steve Ballmer is here, and he's passionate, and his passion comes across as sincere and sustainable -- this isn't an act. Donald Sterling was the worst owner in North American pro sports. Steve Ballmer may or may not end up being the best owner -- but he is the richest.

That much is indisputable, and it may be just as indisputable that he is the most enthusiastic. It remains to be seen how that enthusiasm translates in the product on the floor, but for now enthusiasm is a pretty nice thing for the fans."

When the fans eventually pick up and the team starts winning, the players will notice-including some of the most coveted free agents in the next two years (Kevin Durant, wink, wink). Bleacher Report says:

"As we've seen, though, it's great to be at the top of the list for superstars who might want out of their current situation and demand a trade. You want guys clamoring to join your team, and you want to be mentioned just like the Los Angeles Lakers are whenever anyone is going to become a free agent, even if it's an unrealistic or implausible fit.

Given the direction and the positive momentum the Clippers now have as a franchise, it's hard to see them being anything but a premier destination from here on out."

The Lakers are making it easy on the Clippers with their down year, but they will probably not be down for long. By that time, the Clippers will have their own place in the sun outside the Purple and Gold's shadow.