As crazy as it sounds, the Los Angeles Clippers will be a contender sooner rather than later and will make the playoffs next season.

Although last season was a complete nightmare with absolutely nothing working out in their favor including resigning the face of the franchise in Elton Brand, I believe things will finally start to come together for the other team in LA.

Getting Blake Griffin with the first pick in the NBA Draft was huge! Not only was that a huge move as Griffin was arguably the best player in the draft, but just recently the Clippers also got rid of some baggage by shipping Zach Randolph to the Memphis Grizzles and getting Griffin a spot in the starting lineup immediately.

The Clipps will struggle to get some chemistry together, but with a lineup like this: Baron Davis, Eric Gordon, Blake Griffin, Chris Kaman and Marcus Camby with Al Thronton in the mix this team could be scary good next season!