Call the mayor, and schedule the parade.....the Los Angeles Clippers just signed Baron Davis...okay maybe the parade is a little premature, but make no mistake about it this was the biggest signing in Clippers history. Prior to this deal it was Kobe almost becoming a Clipper until he put the glue down and realized he was about to become a Clipper.



This deal is perfect for all parties involved. The Clippers were 23-59 last year, but with the addition of Davis the starting lineup could feature Elton Brand at power forward, Chris Kaman <http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3709>  at center, Al Thornton <http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=4292>  at small forward and Cuttino Mobley <http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3284>  at shooting guard, alongside B. Diddy and Eric Gordon <http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=4469>  coming off the bench....if he can manage to stop texting Kelvin Sampson for awhile.



For Davis this works because he gets to go back home and play in Los Angeles* even if it's for LA's minor league team, he can burn the Warriors and Don Nelson on multiple occasions,  oh yeah and he gets paid $$$$.( possibly 5 years and $65 million) Even with the price of gas, that's a lot of money.



This is a great move, but it doesn't guarantee a playoff spot in the loaded West. The Lakers are still up top, the Trailblazers will be next years Hornets, the Hornets will be the Hornets. Utah is a powerhouse for years to come with Williams and Boozer if he sticks around, Houston will have McGrady and Yao probably for 30 games the Suns have the Big Cactus turned rapper, Dallas is still a viable threat if Josh Howard doesn't party too hard with Ricky Williams and I haven't even mentioned Denver or Golden State.



We'll just have to wait and see how free agency works out, but next year should be just as exciting in the West.