As reports that former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer will probably buy the Los Angeles Clippers for a reported $2-billion make their way across the internet, the inevitable discussion of whether or not the Clippers are Seattle-bound is only just beginning. And, with good reason: Ballmer is from Seattle and Seattle still doesn’t have an NBA team after getting its Sonics stolen back in 2008.

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Is it realistic to think the Los Angeles Clippers are close to becoming the Seattle Clippers? Absolutely not. Is it fun to play pretend? If you’re a Washingtonian like me, you know how fun it is. Here are the top-five reasons why the Clippers should move to Seattle.

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