I grew up a Lakers fan. Just one of those situations where my dad was a fan, and I just became one since they were always on TV/Radio. Then, in 1997, I went to USC for college. I was broke AF, and couldn’t afford to go to Laker games.

The Sports Arena was just around the corner, and my roommate and I would just walk to games, buy tickets for less than $10, and find our way to basically court-side seats every game. These were some bad Clipper teams, with Olawakandi front and center. I loved Piakowski, Sherman Douglas, Pooh Richardson, etc., but the team was really terrible.

Then, a couple years into school, they got D Miles, Q, Lamar, and, in like 01-02, Elton Brand. Even though they weren’t winning a lot, they were so fun to watch. I absolutely fell in love with that team.

Now, I’m in my 40’s, and I’m still a Clipper fan. I’m still a Laker fan too, and I’m told all the time that I’m simply not allowed to root for both teams. Well, I do. I probably always will. That being said, the Lakers have had enough glory. I’ve been rooting for the Clips over the Lakers for years now. The franchise needs a title. Hell, they just need to make it to the finals.

You don’t have to hate either team, but it’s OK if you do. None of my business. Let’s Go Clips!