The Philadelphia 76ers exceeded all expectations last season, winning 52 games and securing the No. 3 seed. That left those who criticized their rebuild in a difficult spot — not every owner wants to lose, but the Sixers’ process clearly worked.
Evidentially, that didn’t change Steve Ballmer’s team-building philosophy. The L.A. Clippers owner had this to say in a recent meeting with fans and season-ticket holders.
“That ain’t us. Nuh-uh, no way. People can do it their way. We’re going to be good our way. We’re not going to show up and suck for a year, two years.