In defining the move, Dunleavy said, “I’ve had several conversations with our owner (Donald T. Sterling) concerning what we think is best for the team overall. We have discussed the possibility of my concentrating only on Basketball Operations. That option has always been available to me.”
Dunleavy continued, “I’ve come to the conclusion that this is the ideal time for me to direct my efforts toward the many personnel opportunities that lie before us, such as the trade market, the Draft and the free agent process. We fully expect to be active and productive on all those fronts.”
Roeser stated, “We fully agree with Mike that this is the right time to make this change. It just seems clear that the team needs a fresh voice and we hope that our players will respond in a positive way. As we approach the trade deadline, the NBA Draft and the upcoming Free Agent period, our team is very well-positioned from a salary cap standpoint. Mike’s experienced input will be vitally important as we continue to develop our young talented nucleus and shape our team’s future.”
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on February 4, 2010 at 3:37 pm
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My top choices for next year’s coach: Lawrence Frank, Byron Scott, Jeff Van Gundy, but honestly…this team needs the fire of Sam Cassell! Bring back SAM I AM!
Second tier: Sam Mitchell, Brian Shaw and Reggie Theus (who got a bum deal in Sac).
pez Reply:
February 4th, 2010 at 7:16 pm
Mdsr’s coaching tenure started well….it just went on too long. Glad it’s finally worked out.
I like Lawrence Frank or Sam Mitchell.
bongstradamus Reply:
February 4th, 2010 at 8:01 pm
The only one I like and think is perfect for this job is Jeff Van Gundy.
With the exception of Byron all the other coaches need more experience and Byron and Baron didnt get along well in NO. Its what eventually moved Baron to GS.
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 3:42 pm
I guess I have a website to take down.
I think Dunleavy will only hire a coach who will use his play book.
Q.d. Reply:
February 4th, 2010 at 4:19 pm
Can I buy the URL? Just kidding
orville85 Reply:
February 4th, 2010 at 5:55 pm
Wouldn’t it be nice if he was fired from GM as well-keep up the website til the Dunce is out altogether.
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 3:48 pm
Also, could this be a Pat Riley thing where Dunleavy comes back to coach next season?
Euthanize Kaman Reply:
February 4th, 2010 at 4:07 pm
It’s so beautiful. They shouldve sent a poet. No words. No words.
old666 Reply:
February 4th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
i certainly hope so or there goes your identity, your reason for living
FireDunleavy .com Reply:
February 4th, 2010 at 4:25 pm
Yeah, I won’t have a life after that. Don’t under estimate Dunleavy or Sterling, I have faith they will come up with something special for next season.
jonathan Reply:
February 4th, 2010 at 8:01 pm
Hold onto the site until some other org makes the mistake of hiring him, then sell the url for a tidy profit to some poor soul who’s team just invested in the NBA equivalent of pets.com.
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 3:57 pm
i thought maybe i was dreaming. then i came here and saw that its true. and we get to keep him as GM? best possible outcome.
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 4:06 pm
it’s about $#@! time! this should be a national holiday. at least we all got what we chanted at the season ticket holder party…”FIRE DUNLEAVY!” that was classic.
kirbs Reply:
February 4th, 2010 at 10:54 pm
You should go and join the other LA side you would fit in well
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
by the way if the guys could manage to get some victories together before the all star break i think he could be in great position to sneak into the playoffs why not?
teams are going to struggle and its up to us to take advantage of it ….
we need to start off by beating the sorry teams and showing fight when playing the elite teams
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 4:20 pm
awesome. all the best to mike upstairs.
looking foward to the new vibe on the floor.
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
Does anyone know when clips own minnesotas 1st rd pick from the cassell trade?
VH Reply:
February 4th, 2010 at 4:41 pm
if i remember correctly its top-10 protected this year and next so we will probably get their 1st rounder in ’12 unrestricted.
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
Brown did an awesome job on New Year’s Eve against da Sixers! Da Clips were smiling and he used a different rotation that worked!
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 4:30 pm
Finally Dunleavy fired Dunleavy
Van Gundy could be a candidate. Byron Scott might replace Jackson.
Please do not experiment with Casell.. Why Brian Shaw? No more Lakers
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 4:54 pm
Info on the new coach?
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 5:13 pm
VAN GUUUUUUUUUNNNNNNDDDDDYYYYYYYY!
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 5:34 pm
Chuuuucky1 ! How about sir charles! Charles barkley!!
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 5:43 pm
Will John Lucas have a bigger role on the team now?
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 5:52 pm
It seems like George Karl isn’t going to renew his contract with Denver, Clippers might be a destination where he could fit in?
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaLGS8_gE7g
EricGordonsAnkleBrace Reply:
February 4th, 2010 at 7:02 pm
Yes!
J'Rock Reply:
February 4th, 2010 at 9:43 pm
Yes.
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 6:13 pm
I think this is a legitimate step toward landing a big name free agent next year. As bad as the team has been on the court, Dunleavy has done a good job as GM, puting the clips in good position to be very competitive on the market this season. Perhaps he was smart enough (honest with himself) to know that remaining the head coach would hinder alot of those big names this summer.
I also think Kim Hughes is just a temporary filler until they get closer to signing a key free agent in the off season. That, or go after any of those coaches mentioned above after the all star break and make a statement about how bad they want a big name player this summer.
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 7:28 pm
Unlike many in this economy, Dunleavy still has a job, and no apparent loss of income. You may disagree, but I think his best talents are as GM. I am EXTREMELY happy to see this move, and the timing is perfect (trade deadline 2 weeks, FOCUS Mike). See what Kim can do now and next…?
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 7:35 pm
No Van Gundy!!! Clueless, formulaic, predictable offense. No Byron Scott, either, please. Maybe give Lawrence Frank a try. Wish we would have fired Dunleavy and hired Rick Adelman a few years ago when he was available.
Furn Reply:
February 5th, 2010 at 8:35 am
Van gundy missed the playoffs once in 10 or so seasons. B. Scott led a team to the finals. Good reps.
I like karl too.
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 7:54 pm
I’m not sure Dunleavy has been that great of a GM either. He has accumulated several parts that look good separately but I doubt Dunleavy’s coaching has been the only reason they haven’t meshed. B. Davis, Kaman, Gordon, and Camby all have strong abilities but also have weaknesses that can become significant liabilities when things aren’t firing. Maybe Blake Griffin is good enough to cover up a lot of these problems if/when he starts playing full time. But it seems more likely that Dunleavy is only good enough as a general manager to get himself fired as coach. That’s not good enough..
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 8:27 pm
I think he’s been a very good GM. All they need is an “elite” NBA player, and one of the handful available this year will be a great fit. The Clippers do have solid guys, but none of them (even Baron) is “that” guy. They are all really 2nd/3rd option players. Sam-I-am was “that” guy, and look how well they did with him.
Whether Dunleavy is a great GM will be seen this summer.
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
Thanks, Mike, for everything you have done to turn this franchise around since you got here. Most people on this blog weren’t part of the dog-day Clipper years during the late 80s and 90s. Gotta like his comment during a recent interview that this is a man’s game. Kaman, Gordon, take note.
BTW, Gordon is too short and is over-rated. Can’t finish, dribble, make good decisions, or rebound. Taller players post him up. Since he has trouble making free throws, gotta question his shooting ability, too.
Posted on February 5th, 2010 at 12:10 am
Jerdog, the TEAM plays much better with Gordon than without Gordon in the lineup. Gordon can drive and shoot, so he keeps defenses honest. He’s the only guard on the Clips in the last two years who plays good D.
There are a lot of teams who’d love to have EG. EG is the least of the Clippers’ problems right now.
Posted on February 5th, 2010 at 12:54 am
i agree with jgroove, BRING BACK SAM!!!
Posted on February 5th, 2010 at 1:47 am
No one has been more down on Dunleavy than me, but I find this ironic. Doing this when and how he has done it, Dunleavy has done something very positive for the team. He actually had done a better job coaching this year (though not great). He seemed to be loosening the reins by allowing a big personality like John Lucas to join the staff and allowing Baron to play with a little more flow. Despite our record, Dunleavy is not leaving the cupboard bare for the new coach. Any top flight coach would like to go to battle with this squad, especially with Blake coming back next season. If they make the right hire and Dunleavy makes the right off season moves, the future could be incredibly bright.
Posted on February 5th, 2010 at 10:15 am
I would love to see sam cassel get a shot… Point guards make good coaches.. It’s in thier DNA
Posted on February 7th, 2010 at 7:22 am
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