A Lakers-Clippers semifinal once looked like the hottest ticket ever. That matchup may still happen, but for brokers looking to make a few bucks off the series, the world has been turned upside down.
For a franchise dealing with numerous scandals and controversies, and a coach battling through cancer treatments, a second-year passer is stepping up as a leader.
What is the truth behind the historic contract? With insights from the deal’s architects, interviews with two quarterbacks who signed similar agreements, and a look across the sports landscape, we tried to find out.