The Clippers don't contend over the next five years. · Take Makers

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A take from The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 3, 2026

BarkleySpeaker 95%00:31:43·NBAOpenNeeds a proxy
The Clippers don't contend over the next five years.
Clippers
“Well, the Clippers are not going to be running for the next five years anyway.”
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'Not running' needs a proxy, such as no deep playoff runs over five seasons.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Charles Barkley)

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