FX is releasing a new limited series called Clipped. The show focuses on the LA Clippers, a famous NBA team. The trailer shows a significant event in their history involving team owner Donald Sterling’s racist remarks in 2013. Laurence Fishburne plays the Head Coach, Doc Rivers.
The series is based on ESPN’s podcast The Sterling Affairs. It tells the story of how a dysfunctional team and a troubled marriage collided. This collision was due to a tape that exposed Sterling’s racist comments, causing a major scandal.
In the trailer, Doc Rivers takes on the role of Head Coach with a goal to turn the team around. However, Sterling’s personal life adds more challenges. Sterling, estranged from his wife Shelly, gets involved with his assistant, V. This relationship leads to V recording Sterling making racist remarks.
The Trailer Tells A Lot About Race Relations In Basketball
The trailer highlights the issue of race in basketball. Sterling’s history of racism is well-known. The tape exposed the extent of his unacceptable behavior. The trailer shows how Rivers tries to protect his players from Sterling’s control.
The series also focuses on the players’ perspectives. They express their anger towards Sterling’s racism. One player talks about the difficulty of explaining to his children why he works for such a person. Sterling even tries to control Rivers, but Rivers firmly states, “You’re not my owner!”
The story remains relevant today. Even though the events happened years ago, the themes are still important. FX aims to tell stories from pop culture’s past. Clipped, formerly known as The Sterling Affairs, premieres on Hulu on June 4.
