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Darius Miles on Making the Clippers Cool, Jordan Brand at 18, and the LeBron Comments Backlash

All The Smoke

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Resilience and Recognition: The Early Years of the Clippers

This chapter explores the early struggles faced by Clippers players, including inadequate facilities and their challenging relationship with owner Donald Sterling. It highlights key moments of growth through experiences like attending a Jordan Brand camp, which shaped their identities and connected them to basketball legends. The narrative also discusses the cultural significance of the Jordan brand and the pressures of maintaining public image while navigating personal and team dynamics.

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