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Baron Davis signs with the Clippers at a lower money deal perhaps, but if the Clippers do well, it could be assumed that in such a market as LA, he can get some more endorsements than he would've in SF/Northern California market. At 29, he's still marketable to an extent and a 5 year deal really means in 4 years he'll be looking for a new contract. That'll be 33; perfect timing for that 1 last big one. Hopefully by then the Clippers would've done better, and they should.
Considering that Cuttino Mobley has 2 years left, that chunk of contract can become something rather useful next year as a trade piece for the Clippers also to get improving pieces and so forth. So long term speaking, the Clippers are in good shape. They're all relatively young and talented. Perhaps next year is a simple playoff appearance, but they have their core signed to long term deals (assuming Brand re-signs, which is a safe assumption), and a very nice draft this year; Gordon can score and DeAndre Jordan could become a steal. The Clippers are on the right track.
With this all said, :) let's all just remember that the Clippers are cursed.
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