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Could the Clippers become the next Nets?

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by Jeff Who, Nov 19, 2010.

  1. Jeff Who

    Jeff Who Member

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    Have just visited Yahoo.com and I actually saw their record. Man, thy are 1-12. And it is not like they are losing to good teams. They are losing at home as well as on the road. I liked this team in the offseason, but there really must be something wrong with them organization, etc.

    They have a pretty good roster, don't they? And they added a very underrated coach in Del Negro. They should be much better, and in fact they are much worse.

    They need to get rid of Baron David. This guy is a complete JOKE. Del Negro has already given up on him and he is not playing. I love that idea.

    But still, 1-12 looks bad.
     
  2. ChievousFTFace

    ChievousFTFace Contributing Member

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    Baron Davis is good...

    and then I remembered I wasn't in the year 2002 anymore

    If they can land a good young PG like OKC landed Westbrook, they will be in the playoff hunt in a few years. Blake Griffin is legit. They have a lot of young talent that just needs proper development... moreso than the Nyets.
     
  3. JuanValdez

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    Where have you been? The Clippers have always been the next Nets. You should be surprised when they have a decent record, not when they suck. If they need to get rid of anyone, it's Sterling. He poisons the well. It doesn't matter how good a coach or roster they might get, they will not be legit with him as an owner.
     
  4. Fyreball

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    They need to completely revamp the roster with young, talented kids who have good heads on their shoulders. Much like the Jailblazers did in the early 2000s, the Clippers need to completely clean house. If they can string together a couple of solid drafts, and build around Griffin and Gordon, I think they can right the ship. Donald Sterling is an absolute plague on that team (and society in general) though, and he will never allow it to happen.
     
  5. shastarocket

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    They just got Eric Bledsoe who is pretty solid.

    I think they just need some more time, what do you expect when three out of five starters are rookies?
     
  6. emjohn

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    Horrible management, toxic locker room atmosphere, no facilitator on the court.

    Someone has to tell Gordon to stop chucking 3s (1-5 per game?) and pass the ball more.

    Bledsoe's playing poor himself.

    I did find the title somewhat amusing.

    The Clippers are the Clippers.
     
  7. A_3PO

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    Vinny and BD are both worthless. No way they should be 1-12. They looked sorry last night against the Pacers, even by Clippers standards.

    emjohn, horrible management and coaching is why they are so sorry. I don't blame the players this time.
     
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    Blake Griffin is a stud but needs to learn how to shoot free throws.
     
  9. br0ken_shad0w

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    Not with Donald Sterling as their owner.
     
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    Baron is hurt, and out of shape, but he is still the best player on the team...
     
  11. Coherent

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    You look at all that talent and wonder how they can suck so bad.

    Eric Gordan is a nice SG, Jason Richardson-like.
    Griffen is a stud, Amare Stoudimire-like [except he can actually rebound].

    I think they need to find a distributing PG. They need to find a steve nash in the draft some how. Not sure if Bledsoe can be, but maybe.

    I think if the Clippers can't get Barnes next year, then they should go for Kyrie Irving
     
  12. RoxSqaud

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    ....but they have Blake Griffin. :confused:
     
  13. Shaud

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    Lol @ Baron David
     
  14. Shaud

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    He's not even the best guard on their team.
     
  15. Nolocke

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    Griffin needs to bolt asap.
     
  16. Prince

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    don't worry they'll be playing against the rox soon ;)
     
  17. Warning-Sign

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    I really don't care. All I know is that the Rockets are not the next Nets.
     
  18. Don FakeFan

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    They need to hire Adelman next season.
     
  19. The_Yoyo

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    Kaman being out hurts them but he isnt the reason why they are 1-12, injuries played a part but its really just everything


    Bledsoe has played well as a rookie PG I would clean house except for Griffin, Jordan, Gordan and Bledsoe.


    Aminu the jury is still out on obviously but they could probably get something better in return.

    Also clean house with coaching as well I dont get how Vinny Del Negro got a second shot considering the hot mess chicago was the majority of the season was last year. Its like they looked at all that and said hmm he was a rookie head coach and he made the playoffs lets sign him!

    and of course Brian Cook


    but ultimately the only way the clippers will ever improve is sterling selling the team or dying
     
  20. rockbox

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    No the rockets are. If we can't out of this funk soon, I want us to tank.
     

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