Contributed by guest blogger Frank PalmasaniThere is a new sheriff in Los Angeles… Right?Maybe, but not likely.Yes, they have Chris Paul running the court in the Staples Center painted red, white and blue. And yes, they have the always entertaining and high-flying Blake Griffin. But are those two players along with a talented to decent entourage of role players and back-ups enough to force the purple and gold out of L.A.? Still, probably not.Let’s face it; the Clippers are no stranger to losing seasons and being outshined. While the Clippers have boosted their skill, athleticism, and fan base with more explosive play due to their recent acquisitions, the Lakers are a well-seasoned dynasty. So they will have to have a lot to challenge the Lakers for the title of best in L.A.So what exactly do the Clippers have that will pose a serious problem to Kobe and his new Laker team? They’ve lost a lot of upper hands in the course of one off season. The point guard position and the bench posit...
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Chris Paul,
Blake Griffin,
Steve Nash,
Chris Duhon,
Antawn Jamison,
Darius Johnson-Odom,
Lamar Odom,
Grant Hill,
Pau Gasol,
Dwight Howard
TEAMS: Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers
TEAMS: Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers
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