Are the LA Clippers Cursed With Draft Picks?
Just when it seemed like things were finally starting to turn a corner for the LA Clippers, things once again got worse. Should fans really be surprised by this at this point? We’re talking about a franchise that has consistently struggled over the years, never living up to the team they share an arena with in the Lakers. The Clippers simply can’t catch a break, and the most recent news surely doesn’t help their cause. Blake Griffin was a hyped up prospect and the best college player in the nation last year. Having won the lottery and the first pick, LA selected this collegiate sensation and the future looked much brighter for the team. With Baron Davis, Marcus Camby, Chris Kaman, and Eric Gordon playing alongside him, not to mention some other talented players, it looked as if the Clips could finally throw together a competitive team. Unfortunately, Griffin broke his kneecap shortly before the season started, and the prognosis was that he would miss a few months to start the season. T