Rockets game 6, Blake punching an equipment manager, CP3 turnover against OKC, trading the pick that became Kyrie to dump Baron's contract right before the amnesty provision--all pivotal moments that tanked LAC in the last decade alone.
God forbid we start talking about draft choices, like Olowokandi at #1 in 98 or Chris Wilcox over Amare or Melvin Ely over Tayshaun Prince. 2003 lotto gave us 6 (Kaman) when LeBron, Melo, Wade, Bosh went top-5. Korolev over Danny Granger. Aminu over Paul George. Ugh.
In 1979, Bill Walton (who was MVP in 78 and missed 79 with injury) signed with the San Diego Clippers for a homecoming... and then got hurt, playing 14 games his first season and missing all of seasons 2 and 3.
Clips gave Portland 2 players + top-10 pick in FA compensation.
Clips gave Portland 2 players + top-10 pick in FA compensation.