PLAYA VISTA — Jerry West was sad.
As the Golden State Warriors celebrated their second NBA title in three seasons last week, West, a now-former member of the Warriors’ Executive Board, knew he was likely leaving the team behind.
But West’s sadness evaporated after talking with eccentric Clippers owner Steve Ballmer.
“I am sold on the ownership here. I think they want to establish their own identity in this town, and that is what to me is most important. Establish their own identity and ability to win at the very highest level,” said West.
The Warriors loss is the Clippers’ gain … big time!