In this highly anticipated LA derby, the Clippers defeated the Lakers with a score of 116-102, not only securing a thrilling victory but also giving team owner Ballmer a glimpse of the team's limitless potential. After the game, the outstanding performance of Kawhi (Leonard) and the overall play of the team brought to light three exciting facts. Harden's Steady Play Bolsters the Clippers' Foundation Since joining the Clippers, Harden's role has become increasingly prominent. In this game, he scored 16 points, grabbed 2 rebounds, and dished out 10 assists. He is like the team's stabilizing force, firmly protecting the Clippers' foundation. With his points in this game, Harden's career total surpassed that of his predecessors, climbing to 14th in history. This achievement is not only a highlight of Harden's personal career but also injects a strong dose of confidence into the Clippers. With Harden on the team, the Clippers always maintain strong competitiveness in the Western Conference, staying at the forefront and not falling behind. Kawhi's Full-Fledged Performance Raises the Team's Championship Ceiling The recovered Kawhi (Leonard) displayed astonishing dominance in this game. No longer hiding his strength, he showed an all-around offensive and defensive performance, raising the Clippers to championship level. Kawhi operates like a highly efficient basketball machine; offensively, his one-on-one moves are unstoppable, and every shot is a threat. He finished the game with 19 points, 1 rebound, and 4 assists from 9 out of 13 shots. The coach's reasonable rest schedule allowed Kawhi to maintain ample energy in key games, maximizing his advantages. Such a state…

This game was not just a disappointment; many fans were completely let down. Why? The Clippers had a great opportunity to jump from 7th to 4th in the West when the Nuggets were playing back-to-back and Jokic was resting, but they ended up suffering a crushing defeat at the hands of an undermanned Nuggets team. The gap between expectation and reality was simply too large. Behind this loss, the absence and return of Kawhi Leonard became the focus of many issues. The Clippers' defeat really broke the hearts of their fans. When everyone was eagerly expecting the team to seize the opportunity and make a push, they were met with such a result. Losing to an undermanned Nuggets team and missing the perfect chance to improve their ranking caused the fans' expectations for the Clippers' performance this season to instantly collapse. This disappointment is like preparing to receive a big gift with great joy, only to find an empty box upon opening it. It's hard to describe how terrible that feeling is. Clippers fans are deeply resentful of Leonard's absence. Rationally speaking, when Los Angeles suffered a massive volcanic disaster, he went back to take care of his family, which is understandable because life is bigger than basketball. However, looking at the entire team, the coaching staff and players, many have settled or bought houses in Los Angeles, with Harden and Westbrook being native Angelenos. When their hometown was in trouble, others confirmed the safety of their families through phone calls and videos and continued to persevere, but as a…

Recently, the superstar of the Clippers, Leonard, has fallen into deep anger and confusion because he failed to receive a special welfare from the team owner Ballmer - a $25,000 disaster relief award. This benefit was established by Ballmer to commend and reward team members and staff who participated in recent disaster relief work, aiming to affirm their sense of social responsibility and selfless dedication shown in the face of disasters. However, as the core player of the team, Leonard found himself not on the list of this award, which made him feel both surprised and angry. Leonard's dissatisfaction quickly escalated, and his uncle also stood up for him, accusing Ballmer of failing to be fair and just in dealing with this matter, which would undoubtedly have a negative impact on the internal atmosphere of the team. Leonard himself directly questioned Ballmer, wondering why other players like Harden who participated in disaster relief could receive this award, while he, as an indispensable member of the Clippers, received nothing. In his view, as a member of the team, he should enjoy equal treatment with other players in terms of identity and contribution. In response to Leonard's questioning, Ballmer gave his explanation. He emphasized that this award is specifically set up to commend those who actually participate in disaster relief work, and Leonard did not participate in the disaster relief activities due to personal reasons, so he could not enjoy this benefit. However, such an explanation failed to calm Leonard's dissatisfaction. In his view, even if he did not directly participate in…

Throwing 15 million! Equivalent to 15 NBA teams! Truly extravagant! The wildfires in California, Los Angeles, are well-known to fans, having erupted on January 7 and continued for 10 days, spreading over hundreds of square kilometers with great difficulty in extinguishing them. The wildfires in California have caused at least 25 deaths, destroyed 12,000 buildings, and the estimated economic loss is between 25 billion and 27.5 billion US dollars. A few days ago, due to the wildfires in Los Angeles, the NBA announced that it and the Players Association would donate $1 million to the American Red Cross, World Central Kitchen, and other organizations to support those affected by this disaster. At the same time, the NBA stated that it will work with the Lakers and Clippers to support long-term aid and reconstruction efforts. Afterwards, Lakers player Anthony Davis also contributed his share, donating 20,000.Inaddition,teammateJaredVanderbiltdonated20,000. In addition, teammate Jared Vanderbilt donated 20,000.Inaddition,teammateJaredVanderbiltdonated4,000. Today, Steve Ballmer, owner of the Clippers, and his wife Connie Ballmer issued a statement that the Ballmer Group will donate $15 million to support the Los Angeles communities affected by the wildfires. The statement reads: "We love Los Angeles and are committed to supporting communities affected by the devastating wildfires. Working in coordination with local partners, the Ballmer Group will contribute to addressing the urgent needs for food and housing in the community and support our first responders. We have provided an initial emergency fund of $15 million to help those affected by the fires, especially the historically diverse and multicultural Altadena community." The affected people urgently…

On January 17th, NBA Clippers owner and billionaire Steve Ballmer donated 15milliontofamiliesaffectedbytheLosAngeleswildfirestohelpthemrebuildtheirhomes.TheNBAannouncedthatit,alongwiththeplayers′union,woulddonate15 million to families affected by the Los Angeles wildfires to help them rebuild their homes. The NBA announced that it, along with the players' union, would donate 15milliontofamiliesaffectedbytheLosAngeleswildfirestohelpthemrebuildtheirhomes.TheNBAannouncedthatit,alongwiththeplayers′union,woulddonate1 million to organizations such as the American Red Cross and World Central Kitchen to support those impacted by the disaster. The NBA also stated its intention to collaborate with the Lakers and Clippers to aid in long-term recovery efforts. Lakers player Anthony Davis contributed 20,000,andteammateJaredVanderbiltdonated20,000, and teammate Jared Vanderbilt donated 20,000,andteammateJaredVanderbiltdonated4,000. On the same day, Steve Ballmer and his wife Connie Ballmer released a statement announcing that the Ballmer Group would donate 15milliontosupportLosAngelescommunitiesaffectedbythewildfires.Inthestatement,Ballmerwrote,"WelovethecityofLosAngelesandwanttohelpcommunitiesaffectedbythedevastatingwildfires.Workingwithlocalpartners,theBallmerGroupwillcontributetoaddressingurgentfoodandhousingneedsandsupportfirstresponders.Wehaveprovidedaninitialemergencyfundof15 million to support Los Angeles communities affected by the wildfires. In the statement, Ballmer wrote, "We love the city of Los Angeles and want to help communities affected by the devastating wildfires. Working with local partners, the Ballmer Group will contribute to addressing urgent food and housing needs and support first responders. We have provided an initial emergency fund of 15milliontosupportLosAngelescommunitiesaffectedbythewildfires.Inthestatement,Ballmerwrote,"WelovethecityofLosAngelesandwanttohelpcommunitiesaffectedbythedevastatingwildfires.Workingwithlocalpartners,theBallmerGroupwillcontributetoaddressingurgentfoodandhousingneedsandsupportfirstresponders.Wehaveprovidedaninitialemergencyfundof15 million to assist those affected by the fires, especially the historically diverse and multicultural community of Altadena." Last year, Ballmer ranked sixth on the global rich list, with a net worth of approximately 157.2billion(about1,152.5billionRMB).Netizensrespondedwithcommentslike,"Theleaguedonates157.2 billion (about 1,152.5 billion RMB). Netizens responded with comments like, "The league donates 157.2billion(about1,152.5billionRMB).Netizensrespondedwithcommentslike,"Theleaguedonates1 million, but you donate 15million?Youreallyhaveguts;don′teventhinkaboutwinningthechampionshiptitle,daringtostealthespotlightfromtheleague.""Lastyearwas15 million? You really have guts; don't even think about winning the championship title, daring to steal the spotlight from the league." "Last year was 15million?Youreallyhaveguts;don′teventhinkaboutwinningthechampionshiptitle,daringtostealthespotlightfromtheleague.""Lastyearwas157.2 billion, so let me round it up for…

In the bustling and vibrant city of Los Angeles, a sudden fire broke out, shattering the usual tranquility and harmony. The raging flames ravaged everywhere, mercilessly devouring every corner of the city, enveloping the once beautiful scenery in a haze of smoke and firelight. In this disaster, the Clippers' arena also faced a huge threat, just a few kilometers away from the fire scene, as if it could be swallowed up by the relentless flames at any moment. As the owner of the Clippers, Ballmer knew the importance of this arena to the team. It was not just a building, but a masterpiece he had meticulously crafted with billions of dollars, carrying the dreams and expectations of countless fans. Faced with such a severe situation, Ballmer stood firm, knowing that at this critical moment, the strength of each individual was crucial. Therefore, he unhesitatingly issued a call, urging the Clippers players and all staff to join the firefighting efforts. This call received a positive response from everyone, who put down their work and rushed to the front line of rescue without hesitation, contributing their actions to the city. In this battle against the fire, Harden's performance stood out. Not only did he actively participate in the rescue operation, but he also mobilized 80 of his associates to join the fight, injecting new vitality and strength into the rescue operation. After tireless efforts and struggles from all parties, the fierce fire has now been basically extinguished. Looking at the beloved arena saved, Ballmer's heart is filled with comfort and gratitude. He…

The recent performance of the Clippers has been quite disappointing, especially in their match against the Minnesota Timberwolves, which felt like hitting a "reset" button. Previously, the Clippers were banking on the return of "championship forward" Kawhi Leonard, hoping to rally and secure a winning streak. However, they unexpectedly suffered another "shutout" defeat against the Timberwolves, not only losing but also setting an embarrassing record of 2 wins and 8 losses against them! This has become a thorn in the Clippers' side, with the Timberwolves firmly established as their "top rival." Every time they face the Timberwolves, it's like hitting steel with a hammer, getting pushed back hard. Despite this, the Clippers' performance had its bright spots, particularly with Kawhi Leonard's return, seemingly elevating the team to a new level. Unfortunately, Leonard's performance did not meet expectations; in the game, he played for 20 minutes, shooting 3 out of 11 attempts, making 2 out of 5 three-pointers, scoring 8 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists, with a poor plus-minus rating. This game was almost a reversal of the script for "Kawhi Leonard's comeback." With seven minutes left in the third quarter, the coaching staff decisively substituted him out, not because he didn't want to play, but to prevent further injury, as no one wants to see him plagued by injuries again. Coach Tyronn Lue revealed in an interview that Kawhi Leonard's playing time upon his return is strictly limited to 20 minutes, regardless of whether the team is leading or trailing. Once the 20 minutes are up, he will immediately…

Kawhi Leonard, as a top superstar in the league, has always been a player of great interest. However, his performance and condition over the past two years have been quite worrying. He has been unable to maintain his health on the court, often getting injured and leaving during the playoffs and key games. As a result, expectations within the Clippers organization for Leonard are now lower than ever. Perhaps sensing that his image and status are at risk, Leonard made some controversial remarks upon his return, saying, "I'm not sure about my knee issues; I'll gradually find my rhythm and recover in the upcoming games." It seems that Leonard himself is not very confident this time, as he admits to being unsure about the specifics of his knee injury. The Clippers are likely quite taken aback by this, as it is more concerning than previous instances. Leonard himself is uncertain whether he can return to peak form. Yet, the Clippers previously offered him a maximum contract extension. It appears that Leonard may simply be coasting through this contract. Fans are even more furious, calling Leonard a fraud and urging Ballmer to fire him, saying, "Get rid of him quickly, Ballmer. Keeping Leonard around is only affecting and harming the morale of his teammates." From the once highly anticipated duo of Leonard and George, to last season's trio, and now to their complete downfall this season, Leonard and the Clippers have indeed left their fans feeling utterly disheartened. It's also unfortunate for Harden, who chose to join the Clippers, as his…

Today might be the happiest day for Ballmer since the opening of the Clippers' new arena, after a full 253 days, Leonard finally put on his jersey to make his season debut. Do you know how much he spent building the arena? 2billion.Butthisarenacanbeusedfordecades,generatingincomeeveryday.HowmuchdidhespendonLeonard?Nearly2 billion. But this arena can be used for decades, generating income every day. How much did he spend on Leonard? Nearly 2billion.Butthisarenacanbeusedfordecades,generatingincomeeveryday.HowmuchdidhespendonLeonard?Nearly300 million. But Leonard hasn't played many games for the Clippers. If he were to use Leonard to form a starting lineup, it would be enough to build another new arena... Criticizing Leonard for being injury-prone and joking about him not playing has become a trend. However, for the Clippers, Leonard remains the most important cornerstone. You can rely on Harden to present a system for this Clippers team, but if you want to take it further, you must have Leonard's support. Today, at home against the Hawks, Leonard returned! A grand celebration for the Clippers has begun. Seeing Leonard return, no one is happier than Harden. Harden specially posted a photo to welcome the big boss back: "Finally, I don't have to work hard alone anymore!" Stepping onto the court amidst thunderous applause, Leonard immediately showed an extremely high level of competitive state. Receiving Harden's pass, his first three-pointer was a successful dry pull-up shot. This fiery touch quickly conquered all the fans in the stadium. All hatred dissipated, and the familiar feeling returned. I guess Harden really felt a bit stifled during this period. As soon as Leonard came back, the offense completely shed…

The Clippers have been eagerly awaiting Leonard's return since the start of the season, but it now appears that this superstar within the team has completely disappointed everyone. So far, Leonard has not made any moves to participate in the games, despite previously promoting his potential comeback multiple times. This operation has left fans utterly speechless, and the Clippers have now revealed a rather shocking message. They are fed up with Leonard and will take action against him. The Clippers are demanding that Leonard make a quick comeback for the game against the Hawks. They hope Leonard can participate, and the team's accompanying journalist has confirmed this, stating that the team will confirm the nature of Leonard's injury in the morning. It is clear that the Clippers are truly fed up with Leonard's behavior, which is why they have made such an arrangement. They want Leonard to provide a genuine explanation for his injury situation and stop using his injuries as an excuse not to play. It is evident that the Clippers also realize that renewing their contract with Leonard was a mistake, which is why they are taking a stricter stance towards this star player. Ballmer has also expressed a desire to terminate the contract with Leonard, as endlessly waiting for his return is clearly not a wise choice. The Clippers' hopes of relying on the aging Harden to lead the team to the championship are not very promising. The team built around Leonard with significant investment in the past now seems to have become a classic case of…