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Lifer’s Guide for Bandwagon Clippers Fans

By Joseph Raya-Ward

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 18: Shirts are laid out for fans before Game Three of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 18, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 18: Shirts are laid out for fans before Game Three of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 18, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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The logo of the Los Angeles Clippers is seen during a press conference in Los Angeles on July 24, 2019. (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)
The logo of the Los Angeles Clippers is seen during a press conference in Los Angeles on July 24, 2019. (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images) /

Are you thinking about jumping on the LA Clippers’ bandwagon? Are you worried that people will chastise you? We’ve got you covered.

The LA Clippers just had the greatest off-season in franchise history. The team was transformed from a plucky underdog into a powerhouse overnight.  They acquired two superstars in Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. They are a favorite to win the NBA championship. Excitement among Clipper fans is at an all time high.  I may or may not have money on them to win it all and feel pretty good about it.

Okay, wait a second, someone pinch me, because I just want to make sure for the 12,213,543,654th time that this is all still real. It is? You sure? Pinch me again.

I have been a Clipper fan my whole life. No, really, stop laughing. You can ask my family and friends. I used to yell Clippers players’ names while everyone else yelled “Kobe” when I threw things away. I started with Darius Miles. He made only 4 of his 38 threes as a Clipper. I missed a lot of trash cans. We were a match made in heaven.

This summer has been incredible not only for the franchise, but for all of us who have supported the team for a long time. But, as everyone knows, quick leaps to greatness are typically accompanied by new fans of the team. These types of fans are derisively called “bandwagon fans.” They are usually looked down upon. I don’t like that. I think it’s rude and I welcome all the new Clipper fans that are joining us for this season.And, for all you bandwagon fans out there, I am willing to help you out. So I am writing a guide for you to fly under the radar and maybe get out from under that bandwagon moniker.

Here are five things that you can do to make sure that people don’t find out you’re a bandwagon fan.

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