LOS ANGELES: A fist-pumping, high-fiving Steve Ballmer enthusiastically vowed to run a “hard core” NBA franchise that will win championships during a rally to introduce the new owner to Los Angeles Clipper fans.

Wearing a blue Clippers’ cap and clapping constantly, the former Microsoft chief executive shouted until he almost went hoarse on Monday (Tuesday in Manila) as he moved quickly through Fan Festival crowd before taking the stage at the rally celebrating his new ownership of the club.

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