Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has publicly identified head coach Tyronn Lue and team president Lawrence Frank as the key figures responsible for turning around the team's disappointing season, which has seen them fall to a 5-16 record and suffer a five-game losing streak. Despite returning core players like Kawhi Leonard and others who helped the team win 50 games last season, the Clippers have struggled with injuries, lack of bench depth, and poor defensive performance, ranking 25th in defensive rating. Ballmer's direct approach involves regular discussions with Lue and Frank, emphasizing that the responsibility to improve lies with them. The team’s struggles are compounded by ineffective offense, defensive breakdowns, and a lack of clarity in strategy, making a turnaround increasingly unlikely. The Clippers' early season issues included controversy over Kawhi Leonard's salary cap maneuvering and a series of losses that have diminished their playoff prospects, with some analysts noting the rarity of a team starting 5-15 or worse making the playoffs since the NBA expanded to 16 teams in 1983-84. The team continues to face internal challenges, with players like James Harden and Kawhi Leonard publicly expressing frustration, and questions about roster stability and future trade options. Overall, the Clippers' season remains in turmoil, with owner Ballmer holding leadership accountable and the team desperately seeking solutions.