Truth is relative, even if it shouldn’t be. For the Clippers and their fans, they act like they are the defending champions, so much more than the Toronto Raptors — the actual defending champions.

They acquired the Finals MVP, Kawhi Leonard. Across the board, there are a grand total of two rings on that roster. Oh, and the venerated Doc Rivers, he has one ring, too. That is the 2008 Boston Celtics. The Big Three of that team have all retired, but they’re still not done talking about it like it was a dynasty longer than Jordan’s Bulls.

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