Last summer, after a dispiriting first year as a Clipper, a chastened Baron Davis sent a message out to fans promising them that he would do everything in his power to lead the Clippers out of the Western Division cellar. When camp opened, even some skeptics were grudgingly won over by Baron’s svelte physique and improved quickness. It seemed that Baron had backed up his words with action during the summer, determined to redeem himself and prove the naysayers wrong. And Clippers fans held out hope that the dominating point guard that almost single-handedly took apart the top ranked Dallas squad in the 06-07 Playoffs was back; angry, focused, and ready to lead his hometown team toward respectability.  More...

Today, Eric Gordon took some time out of his day to talk to the media about the revamped team, his performance in the FIBA World Championships and the Clippers exhibition game against the Spurs in Mexico City.

Media: You have a new coaching staff. How would you describe the new defensive system that’s being put into play this season?

Eric Gordon: Since we have a young nucleus of players we’re really going to get after it. Since we’re so young we have a lot more energy to play full court.  More...