Author Topic: Blake Griffin's career is officially over. (Read 1601 times)

Bocsius · « **on:** May 19, 2009, 09:54:14 PM »

The Clippers won the draft lottery.

Life lesson, kids. Stay in school.

Brehvolution · « **Reply #1 on:** May 19, 2009, 09:59:44 PM »

The kid wins tens of millions of dollars yet won't be mobbed by the public. Sounds like win to me.

Bocsius · « **Reply #2 on:** May 19, 2009, 10:03:56 PM »

Well, there is that. It's like pro basketball's version of the witness protection program.

lordmaji · « **Reply #3 on:** May 19, 2009, 10:04:14 PM »

Quote from: Zero Hero on May 19, 2009, 09:59:44 PM

The kid wins tens of millions of dollars yet won't be mobbed by the public. Sounds like win to me.

i agree with this.

He will probably end up elsewhere in a few years.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #4 on:** May 19, 2009, 10:12:12 PM »

What are the Clippers going to do with Zach Randolph?

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #5 on:** May 19, 2009, 10:14:08 PM »

also

LOL etoilete
LOL Mandark

Bocsius · « **Reply #6 on:** May 19, 2009, 10:16:38 PM »

Quote from: lordmaji on May 19, 2009, 10:04:14 PM

He will probably end up elsewhere in a few years.

5 years. Standard 3 year rookie contract, 1 year club option, 1 year club tender as restricted free agent. After 5 years (sounds like Communism), he's free to go anywhere as long as he doesn't do anything stupid like sign a deal with somebody after year 4 that the Clippers could then match.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 19, 2009, 10:17:45 PM »

Quote from: Malek on May 19, 2009, 10:12:12 PM

What are the Clippers going to do with Zach Randolph?

sit his fat ass on the bench since he has a horrible contract no one wants

anyway they may take rubio

chad ford on 5/13

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SAN FRANCISCO -- I talked to one NBA executive in Los Angeles on Tuesday who said it wouldn't be a surprise to see the Clippers reoffer Baron Davis to the Warriors for Corey Maggette if the Clips can land Ricky Rubio in the draft. The Clippers are big fans of Rubio, and obviously they can't play him with Davis.

The Warriors turned down similar overtures at the trade deadline, but they might want to reconsider. With a healthy Davis, they would be a playoff team. But as of now, they lack a regular point guard and look as if they could be making another trip to the lottery.

baron

although im not sure i'd want his lazy ass back, but then it's not like the team could get any more fucked up

lordmaji · « **Reply #8 on:** May 19, 2009, 10:26:29 PM »

Quote from: pilonv1 on May 19, 2009, 10:17:45 PM

Quote from: Malek on May 19, 2009, 10:12:12 PM
What are the Clippers going to do with Zach Randolph?

sit his fat ass on the bench since he has a horrible contract no one wants

anyway they may take rubio

chad ford on 5/13

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SAN FRANCISCO -- I talked to one NBA executive in Los Angeles on Tuesday who said it wouldn't be a surprise to see the Clippers reoffer Baron Davis to the Warriors for Corey Maggette if the Clips can land Ricky Rubio in the draft. The Clippers are big fans of Rubio, and obviously they can't play him with Davis.

The Warriors turned down similar overtures at the trade deadline, but they might want to reconsider. With a healthy Davis, they would be a playoff team. But as of now, they lack a regular point guard and look as if they could be making another trip to the lottery.

baron

although im not sure i'd want his lazy ass back, but then it's not like the team could get any more fucked up

The Warriors pretty much dealt everyone that was worth a shit away. it'll be an interesting off season this year. Hopefully the Pistons can make a couple really good pickups. Ditch Iverson, Sheed, and get a couple good younger guys in. fuck it.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 19, 2009, 10:39:58 PM »

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The Warriors pretty much dealt everyone that was worth a shit away.

Hardly - they still have Biedrins and Randolph who would be two most valuable guys now. Wright missed a lot of time with a bad shoulder. Morrow and Azubuike are bargains considering the input they give too. JAX and Ellis are definitely overpaid but with Baron gone they needed to keep something.

Really if they got rid of Crawful and Megette they'd be doing better. Of course they have a horrible puppet front office for Nellie and the owners are morons so I'm not expecting much.

Kara · « **Reply #10 on:** May 19, 2009, 10:46:18 PM »

Donald Sterling shrugged.

Mandark · « **Reply #11 on:** May 19, 2009, 10:54:27 PM »

Quote from: Malek on May 19, 2009, 10:14:08 PM

also

LOL etoilete
LOL Mandark

I'm now making it my life's work to have Michael Ruffin stick it to flannel girl.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #12 on:** May 19, 2009, 11:38:44 PM »

Quote from: Mandark on May 19, 2009, 10:54:27 PM

Quote from: Malek on May 19, 2009, 10:14:08 PM
also

LOL etoilete
LOL Mandark

I'm now making it my life's work to have Michael Ruffin stick it to flannel girl.

Based on his career, I doubt that he can even get it in the hole.

etiolate · « **Reply #13 on:** May 19, 2009, 11:52:10 PM »

FUCK YOU STERN

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #14 on:** May 19, 2009, 11:55:00 PM »

Quote from: etiolate on May 19, 2009, 11:52:10 PM

FUCK YOU STERN

No reason to give a hick town the best player in the draft.
Stern respect +1

etiolate · « **Reply #15 on:** May 19, 2009, 11:56:46 PM »

Don't you root for a team named after a hick TV show?

pilonv1 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 19, 2009, 11:58:50 PM »

who does etiolate, mandark and malek support?

i need to organise my trolling

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #17 on:** May 20, 2009, 12:04:04 AM »

Sports?

Leafs, Jays, and Mavs
I have no NFL team. I jumped off the Bills bandwagon and have not replaced them with another team.

etiolate · « **Reply #18 on:** May 20, 2009, 12:06:39 AM »

Kings, Flames, A's and Niners

pilonv1 · « **Reply #19 on:** May 20, 2009, 12:11:48 AM »

just wanted NBA.

lol mavs

kings were screwed, NBA is rigged

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #20 on:** May 20, 2009, 12:15:18 AM »

Quote from: Bocsius on May 19, 2009, 09:54:14 PM

The Clippers won the draft lottery.

Life lesson, kids. Stay in school.

What a ripoff. Thunder should have won it.

Mandark · « **Reply #21 on:** May 20, 2009, 12:15:40 AM »

Before the draft I said a conspiracy would lead to Griffin going to OKC to validate them taking a team, and Sacramento would drop because they're going to lose theirs in a couple years.

So it's a half-conspiracy.

Bocsius · « **Reply #22 on:** May 20, 2009, 12:15:41 AM »

Kings screwed in favor of LA, nothing new.

Well, the Clippers' involvement is somewhat new. But the Lakers winning the lottery would have raised too many eyebrows.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #23 on:** May 20, 2009, 12:16:07 AM »

Quote from: etiolate on May 20, 2009, 12:06:39 AM

Kings, Flames, A's and Niners

How did you ever become a Flames fan? Topless Flames Girls?

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #24 on:** May 20, 2009, 12:22:32 AM »

Damn it, I'm unable to find the site with all the Flame girls.

ferrarimanf355 · « **Reply #25 on:** May 20, 2009, 12:26:51 AM »

Quote from: Karakand on May 19, 2009, 10:46:18 PM

Donald Sterling shrugged.

Why does this guy still own an NBA team?

etiolate · « **Reply #26 on:** May 20, 2009, 01:32:33 AM »

Quote from: Malek on May 20, 2009, 12:16:07 AM

Quote from: etiolate on May 20, 2009, 12:06:39 AM
Kings, Flames, A's and Niners

How did you ever become a Flames fan? Topless Flames Girls?

Nah, I started watching Hockey in 89, when they had Al McInnis and Theo Fleury. Fan ever since.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #27 on:** May 20, 2009, 01:38:08 AM »

That team was fuckin' stacked. Mullen, Gilmour, Niewendyk, Sutter, Otto, Roberts, Fleury McInnis? You even had an old Lanny McDonald!

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #28 on:** May 20, 2009, 01:47:39 AM »

Dude has great hands and footwork but the Clippers are going to kill any potential he has.

Kara · « **Reply #29 on:** May 20, 2009, 02:11:16 AM »

Quote from: ferrarimanf355 on May 20, 2009, 12:26:51 AM

Why does this guy still own an NBA team?

He makes money so he doesn't want to sell the team and Stern just doesn't give a shit.

Bloodwake · « **Reply #30 on:** May 20, 2009, 04:14:39 PM »

Why the fuck does LA have two NBA teams again?

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #31 on:** May 20, 2009, 04:21:22 PM »

Quote from: Bloodwake on May 20, 2009, 04:14:39 PM

Why the fuck does LA have two NBA teams again?

Because it's the second biggest market in North America.

The more important question is how someone becomes a Clippers fan instead of a Lakers fan. "Nah I'm not going to cheer for the team that won countless championships, instead I'm going to cheer for a franchise that has earned a playoff spot just three times."

Bloodwake · « **Reply #32 on:** May 20, 2009, 04:26:13 PM »

Quote from: Malek on May 20, 2009, 04:21:22 PM

Quote from: Bloodwake on May 20, 2009, 04:14:39 PM
Why the fuck does LA have two NBA teams again?
Because it's the second biggest market in North America.

The more important question is how someone becomes a Clippers fan instead of a Lakers fan. "Nah I'm not going to cheer for the team that won countless championships, instead I'm going to cheer for a franchise that has earned a playoff spot just three times."

I mean, I know it's a big market, but who the fuck doesn't cheer for the Lakers rather than the Clippers? They even fucking play in the same venue. I'm surprised the team isn't bankrupt or something. They should move it to Cincinnati or Louisville.

Louisville would actually work for an NBA team because the state is already crazy about basketball, whether you are a Louisville fan or a Kentucky fan.

BlackMage · « **Reply #33 on:** May 20, 2009, 04:33:17 PM »

I'm a Clipper fan.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #34 on:** May 20, 2009, 04:52:07 PM »

Quote from: Bloodwake on May 20, 2009, 04:26:13 PM

I mean, I know it's a big market, but who the fuck doesn't cheer for the Lakers rather than the Clippers? They even fucking play in the same venue. I'm surprised the team isn't bankrupt or something. They should move it to Cincinnati or Louisville.

Louisville would actually work for an NBA team because the state is already crazy about basketball, whether you are a Louisville fan or a Kentucky fan.

Kentucky likes college basketball; that doesn't mean the state likes pro-basketball. Louisville is less than a tenth the size of LA and it doesn't have the corporate money that LA has.

Since LA is so large and has so many rich dolts, the Clippers can make money even though they're probably the worst run franchise in the NBA. In fact, according to Forbes, the Clippers have made at least $10 million in operating profit each of the last nine years.

They're not going bankrupt.

lordmaji · « **Reply #35 on:** May 20, 2009, 05:02:04 PM »

Pistons and RedWings for me. I'm not a fan of much else. NFL is meh, and Baseball is a bit boring. Even though I used to play baseball.

Kara · « **Reply #36 on:** May 20, 2009, 06:10:08 PM »

Quote from: Malek on May 20, 2009, 04:21:22 PM

The more important question is how someone becomes a Clippers fan instead of a Lakers fan. "Nah I'm not going to cheer for the team that won countless championships, instead I'm going to cheer for a franchise that has earned a playoff spot just three times."

Some people back home follow them because they occasionally played in Anacrime. I'm a go local team kinda guy but the Clippers aren't a team. (cf: the Anacrime Rams aka Major League 3: Front and Rearier)

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