Joey Linn describes Clippers insecurity regarding the Lakers organization
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 12:07 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Clippers beat writer Joey Linn stated on SiriusXM NBA Radio that the Los Angeles Clippers exhibit an insecurity problem concerning their status relative to the Los Angeles Lakers. Linn noted that the organization has long operated as though it is attempting to escape the shadow cast by the Lakers. He highlighted the L.A. Our Way campaign, which launched following the acquisition of Kawhi Leonard, as an example of the team attempting to establish an independent identity in the city. According to Linn, the tactics used by the Clippers to manage their public narrative are inconsistent with the typical standards of a professional sports franchise. He argued that these operational choices reflect a deeper, ongoing struggle for market relevance within the Los Angeles region.
- •Joey Linn spoke about the Clippers on SiriusXM NBA Radio.
- •Linn identified an insecurity problem within the Clippers organization regarding the Lakers.
- •The L.A. Our Way campaign was cited as an attempt to establish a separate brand identity.
- •Linn criticized the team's narrative control tactics as atypical for a professional sports organization.
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