Never trust the Los Angeles Clippers.
Fortunes have appeared to turn over the last couple years, but one aspect of the organization remains the same—owner Donald Sterling.
There's no fixing Sterling; no hoping that he changes. He's always ruled the Clippers with an iron fist, sealed checkbook and a preference for the inane.
Chris Paul's arrival in 2011 spurred talk of a changed man, a different culture. Winning was now a priority and Sterling was willing to pay to make it happen. And for awhile, it certainly seemed that way.
Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan and Paul have all been handsomely rewarded for their services since 2011. The Clippers even invested significant money in role players like Jamal Crawford and Caron Butler. Padding Doc Rivers' bank account with $21 million over the next three years was further evidence of an organizational epiphany.
Then, like he always does, Sterling showed his true colors. According to Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski, he attempted to halt Los Angeles' acquisition of J.J. Redick this past summer.
Why? We don't really know. Woj ...
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Why It’s Always Safe to Bet Against Donald Sterling’s Los Angeles Clippers
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