Already Looking Ahead to Next Season in NBA

The Clippers have assembled a McDonald’s all-star team of exciting young players. But what wins games in the NBA are defense, rebounding, unselfishness, veteran leadership, coaching and organizational stability.

While you sportswriters are once again heralding a new era for the Clippers, Shaq is salivating at the prospect of six games a year against a cross-town rival with no grit.

MEL DAMSKI

Westwood

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The Lakers need to bring Chuck Knoblauch to L.A. so he can help Shaq with his free throw shooting.

ROBERT MASON

Westchester

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