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(Eighty-six and 71 years, respectively.)

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Even wins are tough.

The franchise had deeper problems than blowing a No.

1 pick on Michael Olowokandi.

The Clippers sell hope.

In other words, winning was not a priority so much as keeping suckers on the line.

For Doc, this is all standard stuff.

Plus, as he tells the driver, I like a challenge.

From a team standpoint, the problems are immediate.

(Sterlings habit of soliciting options on players from random people in his orbit was notorious.)

But at least those problems are Docs to manage.

That problem is not limited to Donald Sterling.

Except here, V. has a powerful card to play.

Olowokandies

Funny sidebar about V.s odd skepticism about DeAndre Jordan.

First, she impertinently asks Doc about whether he intends to trade Jordan.

Later, she talks about his reputation as a possible draft bust entering the league.

Both earn harsh reprimands.

(And both are incorrect.

Jordan isstillgetting minutes in the league in 2024.)

Fascinating subplot about the tension between Chris Paul and Blake Griffin over leadership of the team.

Keep an eye on Harriet Sansom Harris, cast here as one of Shellys friends.

Check out this dudes eyes.

Thats the wisdom of the Jurassic right there.

Chinese water dragon is the bonsai tree of the reptile world.

DeAndre Jordan, lizard appreciator.