I'll preface this story by saying that I wouldn't mind Melo on the Clips if the price was right, but I've always loved rooting against him. He's such a whiny punk, and as Steve said in his recent post, I'm glad that we most likely aren't going to have to worry about him joining the Clips.

Anyway, here's it is...

It was Game 1 of the first round of the 2006 Playoffs.  My friend and I promised ourselves that we would not miss the opportunity to see our boys play in person.  I ended up finding some amazing seats on Craigslist for relatively cheap. Front row of the first non-courtside section.  We were so excited.  It really was like we'd died and gone to heaven.  The game did not disappoint, with the Clippers entering halftime with a decent lead.  I can't remember for sure, and don't feel like doing the research, but I think we ended up starting the 3rd quarter ahead by 10 points or so.

Regardless, Carmelo Anthony was having a pretty good game.  Nothing crazy, but definitely a quality performance, at least offensively.  With about 7 or 8 minutes to go in the 3rd, the ball went out of bounds.  Carmelo came to the sidelines to pass it in.  He was about 12 feet away from me.  What followed is one of my favorite moments in my personal history as a Clippers fan.  As Melo came towards us,  I just jumped up and screamed...

"Hey Melo!!!"

His eyes locked with mine.

"You're too soft for this game and you're too soft for LA!!!"

He just smirked, and threw the ball in. 

I don't know the exact stats, but I kid you not, the dude went like 1 for 10 from the field for the rest of the way.  He missed jump shots, lay ups, he even saw the then mighty hand of FElton block a few of his shots.  It was epic.  Every time he missed, my buddy would just look over at me and grin in approval.

If you're wondering if I take credit for it, yes... yes I do. That was all me. Obviously.

But in all seriousness, Melo is soft.  And a sissy.  I'm pretty happy that the Clips have been smart enough to stay away.  I think we'll be fine without him.

A big thank you to Doomee for hooking up another pair of tickets to tonight's game.  This dude is very generous... He has given away his tickets to me (twice) and to others here on Clips Nation out of the goodness of his heart. 

Wish I could have witnessed a Clipper victory, but those are increasingly hard to come by these days.  I was just happy to be able to enjoy a Clips game and a few beers with my girlfriend.  Good times. 

Thanks brother!  I owe you double now!

Doomee hooked me up with some great seats to tonight's Clippers/Pacers contest and I just wanted to say a big 'Thank You'. 

I know FanPosts aren't usually used for this sort of thing but, oh well.

Great seats, great game (well it was a little ugly, but a win is a win)

I owe you a beer at least Doomee.  Or maybe I'll send you a ham for the Holidays. 

Sincerely, 

Clipper T

Clippers' Eric Gordon Get NBA to Take Notice

Really?  Hey, AP!! Did YOU happen to take notice of the fact that you didn't even mention his name in your article? Yeah, you know, the article with his name in the title?

I sometimes just don't understand journalism.  What are these guys thinking about when they proof read a story like this?

OOoooo, an article about the Clippers Gordon!  You've got my attention!!! Oh D-Wade scored 50?? Awesome. Scores from around the league? Perfect. 

I didn't know that the Associated Press hired web content proof readers who can only read braille...  Have they come out with Web-Braille yet? Lord have mercy...  Must be the economy causing more cutbacks.  

Over the past few days, I've read numerous posts, comments, blurbs, etc., that have either hinted at or directly stated that our beloved Clips have a chance at making the playoffs... this season.

(Wincing, head scratching)

Ummmm... what?

Seriously? Wait. What?

Did anybody happen to catch the first five weeks of the season?

THIS JUST IN: It's not going so hot.

We're just about 22% finished with our trip through the proverbial wood chipper and we've only won three games.

3.

Please read that last sentence again.

I'm not going to sit here and type out a guarantee that the Clippers wont make it this year.  My fingers probably wouldn't allow me to do it, and plus, I really don't want to be "that guy", should we actually pull a unicorn out of our ______(hats). 

But I will say this:  I've never felt so angry, disappointed, frustrated, passionately infuriated with the Clippers as I have and do this season.  Playoffs feel like a distant memory.  Nowadays, it reads like a curse word for me.  P!@%#ffs.

It's ike a girlfriend you're still in love with that broke up with you two years ago.

I try not to think about it.

And some of you are making that really hard to do.

I think the letters p-l-a-y-o-f-f-s, in only the specific aforementioned order, should not be allowed on this blog for the remainder of the season. Okay, okay. I'm over reacting.

(Deep breath)

If nothing else can we at least try to exercise a little judgement when using the P-word for a while?

It would really help reduce my pharmacy bill.

Trade Rumor

Espn is reporting that the Clips and the Bobcats are in trade talks.  I really don't know what to think anymore.  It feels as if we're spiraling further and deeper into the rabbit hole and that NOTHING will pull us out this season.  We've already made a huge trade, and have no idea how it will turn out.  Now, we hear that they're not done.  Oh me, oh my.  

MThis Z-BO stuff is making me a little queezy.  But I won't go down that road for now.

If we are indeed trading for Z-BO...  i don't think we're done making moves.  The Clips might then approach the Bobcats and offer Camby for Wallace straight up.  Not sure I like it, but I think it may be in their plans.  Camby is exactly what the Bobcats are looking for.

The money works.

Camby For Wallace

Your thoughts?

After starting the season 0-5, and after watching the Clippers play like 11 year olds in a Park & Rec league, I can't help but turn my attention to the coach.  

Dunleavy looks bad.  Really bad.  

I know what you're thinking... He hasn't had a healthy line up, and as a result, we're still in pre-season form.  Well, maybe it's that simple.  Maybe we'll right the ship and begin to look and play like professionals.  Maybe.  For now, I'm not very optimistic.

The biggest problem that I've had with MDsr over the last few years, is a complete and utter lack of offensive continuity from week to week, game to game, quarter to quarter, and play to play.  Our sets on offense just don't make sense half of the time, and our players don't appear to understand the game plan and how they fit in.

When players look lost so regularly, and get rattled so easily, I don't know who else to blame other than the man who makes the game plan.  Hell, even MDsr doesn't look confident on the sideline. 

I've been saying for years that MDsr will NEVER win a championship as a head coach. Maybe as an assistant or a GM, but never as the man calling the plays.  I hate to be so negative, but I can't help it.  

If I could whisper in Mr. Sterling's ear, I would politely request that we begin to look at other options.   Avery is still unemployed, and so am I.  Where can I fax my resume?

Full Story...

Tony Daly, a doctor for sports stars who became one in his own right because of this work, died Friday at his home in Beverly Hills after a six-year battle with prostate cancer. He was 74.

At the time of his death, Daly was director of sports medicine at the Diagnostic and Interventional Sports Care and Orthopedics center in Marina del Rey. He had been the Clippers' team doctor since the NBA franchise moved to Los Angeles in 1984.

http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=9699

Don't think I've seen too much of Steve Novak... ever.  Regardless,  everything I've read is positive.   Seems to have a nice skill set for a big man on an up-tempo team.  48% from beyond the arc is pretty fantastic for anyone, let alone the 13th guy in your rotation. Maybe he'll take TT's spot if he can mature an improve.

Oh, did I mention we got him for basically nothing? 

I say this is a much better option than Fazekas.  Viva Los Clippers!