A longtime diehard Los Angeles sports fan is one who roots for the Dodgers or the Lakers. Unfortunately, neither team is fun to watch these days. Laker fans are trying to obliterate from memory one of the worst years in franchise history, while the Dodgers are currently in last place. Both teams, by the way, have the highest payroll in each of their respective leagues. At least the last time the Lakers won a title was three years ago in 2010, compared to a quarter of a century ago for Dodger fans.
Meanwhile, there are two professional sports teams in town who have won a championship in the past year: the Kings in hockey and the Galaxy in soccer.
Staples Center, home to the Lakers, Clippers, and Kings, is still in session due to the Kings, the sole occupant remaining in the playoff picture. I was fortunate enough to be in the crowd for the third game against the St. Louis Blues last Saturday and even more fortunate to share the experience with my son.