In five years the Los Angeles Clippers will be more popular than the Los Angeles Lakers. I say that unequivocally. They will be a better team, a more popular team and the half century of domination will be over.
Rome wasn't built in a day, but it didn't fall in one either. Other empires, once dominated became dominant. No one knew it when it started. It was just too inconceivable. The same can be said for the Lakers Empire—and I do mean empire. Dynasty is just insufficient to describe a half century of dominance.
So, from the outset, let me establish that I am not a moron.
Yes, I am aware of the history of the two franchises. If you need the proof look no further than here where I ranked all 30 NBA franchises. The Clippers were dead last and the Lakers were first. So yes, I really do know how preposterous this sounds. That doesn't make it wrong.
I'm also fully aware that Donald Sterling is arguably the worst owner in professional sports, and from all accounts, possibly an even worse human being. I also understand that the man we knew here in Chicago as "Vinny del Idiot" is their head coach.
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