As a young journalist just getting started in this industry, I deeply admire the hard work, time, and dedication Justin Russo has put in to become one of the best reporters working today. I never meant to disrespect his work, vilify Kawhi, or spread hatred toward anyone.
This is a common tactic used by sports teams with reporters and journalists, but here, the LA Clippers operate like the Israeli Defense Force, using fans for that role to influence online opinions and discourse. Very sad to see.
The Los Angeles Clippers use a well known Clipper fan Jamal Cristopher to spew and spin online talking points about the team, making things seem to be a fan perspective. Over the last 10 months at minimum, JamCristopher's tweets have been sounding, "sponsored."
Here's why: