Once upon a time, the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Clippers were both cellar dwellers. They were lowly franchises that couldn’t get out of their own way. Historically speaking, they were both pretty awful.
If you just started watching basketball this decade, though, you wouldn’t know that. Over the last several years, the two teams have reached franchise bests. Both teams have undergone ownerships changes, acquired superstar point guards, and built competitive rosters.
Their rise was nearly simultaneous. They were both fighting to reach the top. The Clippers got up faster and, eventually, the two teams met in the playoffs.