Some Clippers officials push back on the thinking that their pursuit of free agents this summer is make-or-break, saying they’re focused on 2020 as well, but owner Steve Ballmer has yet to publicly tamp any enthusiasm about 2019. Though Dolan’s and Ballmer’s ownership tenures are a study in contrasts — Dolan is derided, with fans openly pining for him to sell the team, while Ballmer is often celebrated for beefing up a former bare-bones organization and hiring one of the NBA’s most respected front offices — they are alike in at least this way.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 24, 2019 18:54 UTC