There's no denying the championship chatter that miraculously, but deservedly, floats around the Los Angeles Clippers.
The roster seems forged together by a gamer hell-bent on virtual domination. There's a ruthless executioner running point, a heavily armed arsenal of snipers and two of the highest flying finishers in today's game.
On the sidelines stands a battle-tested championship coach, reborn from the challenge of trying to mold a talented but not always cohesive collection of players into an NBA champion.
But if you peel back the layers of glitz, glamor and everything else an L.A. icon has to offer, just what will you find underneath—a championship contender or an overhyped pretender?
The Good
The talent here is undeniable.
Chris Paul's held the label of the NBA's best point guard so long that any debates about the position start with which player should come behind him. Blake Griffin's killed by critics as a flashy product of the highlight reels, but I'd love to hear how a player dunks his way to 20.3 points, 10.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists a night.
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Are LA Clippers Contenders or Pretenders?
December 14th, 2013 by Zach Buckley Leave a reply »
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