By Jose M. Romero / @RomeroJoseM

For FOX Deportes

Back when the Los Angeles Kings switched the color scheme of their uniforms from purple and gold to silver and black, the team became cool.

Never one to buy into a team just because of a fad – even though this one was started by N.W.A, Eazy-E and the D.O.C. (look ‘em up, West Coast hip hop at its finest) – I figured that if I was going to sport the black Kings hat given to me as a gift, I better know some of the players.

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By Jose M. Romero

For Fox Deportes

The Big One is finally going to hit Los Angeles.

Not that Richter scale-shattering earthquake that geologists talk about striking the L.A. basin – at least we all hope not – but that perfect storm when four of the city’s major pro sports teams are all playing meaningful games within the same span of days.

In the NBA, the Lakers and Clippers are about to start their respective playoff series against Oklahoma City and San Antonio. Games 1 and 2 are on the road for both teams beginning Monday in OKC, with the Clips playing Game 1 in Texas Tuesday.

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