Sports letters: Lakers fans on verge of nervous breakdown I've been happily married to the Lakers for 45 years. They've given me many great moments, and 11 unforgettable championships. But the passion is fading. The Lakers are showing their age, and the losses are mounting. As a result, the frequency of our television interludes has slipped. And now along come the perky, new-look Clippers. Chris Paul is adorable. Blake Griffin is electric! They run. They dunk. They win! Despite best intentions, I find myself infatuated with these Clippers, thinking about them constantly. And yes, the television interludes have been amazing. I'm a red-blooded L.A. sports fan. Must I feel guilty for loving two teams? Oh Me Oh My Anthony Moretti Lomita I've been a lifelong Lakers fan who bleeds purple and gold and have always watched the Clippers with one eye. Well, I'm now watching with two eyes and love what I see. Showtime is back in L.A. but the jersey colors are different. Paul Shubunka Sr. Santa Clarita How long before Kobe offers to buy out his contract so he can go down the hall to Clippers, and get a few more rings? How would Commish Stern view that? He'd probably love it as another punishment to the Busses for not falling in line with him during lockout. Ben Eisner Westlake Village Whatever may be going on under Jim Buss' ever-present baseball cap, it is apparent that shoring up his Lakers ballclub for any kind of playoff run is of low priority. Rest assured, with the current point guard situation and thin bench, this team is prime for an early playoff departure ... if they even qualify as one of the top eight.