I am 24 years old and never felt this sad in recent memory. I have always respected this man's game and his character on/off the court. His decision does not make me feel angry whatsoever and I will explain why.

His decision is CLEARLY not about money as some keep saying it is. If it was about the money then he would have went to Golden State.

The competition in the East is not as competitive as it is on the West every single night. There are more big men in the Western Conference and you play your conference twice as much as the other.

This team made the playoffs without him last year, they are only getting better.

Andre Miller plays EB's style. Some may say that when they played with the Clippers together that one horrible year it didn't work, and I agree. They are both improved players and there is a much better supporting cast on this team than there was that one year.

Am I upset? Absolutely. He led me and every Clipper fan believe it was his "intention" to stay. That is a whole lot different than saying he is going to say. He asked the Clippers to get a quality PG and they responded getting the best PG available. I was very excited to see them two of them play together, BUT...I honestly don't think their games match. Baron Davis is an uptempo type player and Brand is not. As upset as I am EB leaving the team, I am not angry. This opens up the door to get Josh Smith, who is def not as good as Brand, BUT is the type of player that would be perfect in an up tempo game ran with Baron Davis.

Imagine having Josh Smith and Al Thornton on the other end of Baron Davis' alleyoops!! Kaman is a strong post presence. I wouldn't mind going after Josh Smith and a solid 3 point shooter to start in the back court. Who knows? This can be a blessing in disguise...We should think positive.

I really need to urge you guys to not with bad things on Elton Brand. He is still a class act in this league and he was a proud Clipper. I will not be booing him when he makes his visit as a 76er at the STAPLES Center next year and I urge you all to cheer when his name is announced in the starting lineups as well.

At the end of the day, it's a business, right? He opted out and chose the team he thought had a better chance at winning a shot....who are we going to fool....its so much harder getting into the playoffs in the Western conference than the East...then when youre in its even tougher getting through. I am upset, but I understand the business and personal decision the man made.

^^I'm sure he will come out and say all that BS like the fans were great, he loved LA, blah blah- but actions speak louder than words.