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We tried the Los Angeles Clippers' new app that gives fans control over how to watch a game and it will change sports forever

We tried the Los Angeles Clippers' new app that gives fans control over how to watch a game and it will change sports forever

When you first open the app, everything looks like a normal broadcast. You have the same video and audio as anybody who is watching the game on Fox Sports.

We tried the Los Angeles Clippers' new app that gives fans control over how to watch a game and it will change sports forever

One difference is the addition of a second scorebug at the bottom-right of the screen. On a desktop, you need to make the window wide to push it off the game screen.

One difference is the addition of a second scorebug at the bottom-right of the screen. On a desktop, you need to make the window wide to push it off the game screen.

Here is what it looks like on an iPad. That second scorebug is part of a transparent bottom rail that occasionally displays tidbits or stats about the players.

Here is what it looks like on an iPad. That second scorebug is part of a transparent bottom rail that occasionally displays tidbits or stats about the players.

The real fun begins when you touch the screen or hover the mouse over the screen. Here you can change the audio, the camera angle, and the type of graphics that are seen on the screen.

The real fun begins when you touch the screen or hover the mouse over the screen. Here you can change the audio, the camera angle, and the type of graphics that are seen on the screen.

The screen will also highlight the shot probability on all shots and will update stats for players.

The screen will also highlight the shot probability on all shots and will update stats for players.

Here is another example showing that Boban Marjanović picked up his first foul denying a 65% shot by Jusuf Nurkić.

Here is another example showing that Boban Marjanović picked up his first foul denying a 65% shot by Jusuf Nurkić.

In Coach mode, plays are diagrammed on the court as they happen.

In Coach mode, plays are diagrammed on the court as they happen.

There is probably an adjustment curve, but at times there can be so many lines on the court it becomes hard to follow those and the players.

There is probably an adjustment curve, but at times there can be so many lines on the court it becomes hard to follow those and the players.

Fans can also switch to alternate camera views.

Fans can also switch to alternate camera views.

Backboard view is great for seeing the game from the same perspective as the players.

Backboard view is great for seeing the game from the same perspective as the players.

Meanwhile, the Baseline and Slash views make it feel like you are sitting courtside.

Meanwhile, the Baseline and Slash views make it feel like you are sitting courtside.

But if you really want to feel like you are in the arena, switch the audio over to Sneaker Squeaks.

But if you really want to feel like you are in the arena, switch the audio over to Sneaker Squeaks.

Now you are sitting underneath the basket and it sounds like you are in the arena. All you need now is your favorite beverage and a microphone so you can yell at the refs.

Now you are sitting underneath the basket and it sounds like you are in the arena. All you need now is your favorite beverage and a microphone so you can yell at the refs.

While this app is not yet available to the general public, fans are going to love it. And until other teams and leagues adopt the technology, the Clippers are going to add some new fans who just want more control over how they can watch a game.

While this app is not yet available to the general public, fans are going to love it. And until other teams and leagues adopt the technology, the Clippers are going to add some new fans who just want more control over how they can watch a game.

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