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The Clippers took the opportunity Saturday afternoon to showcase presumptive #1 pick Blake Griffin in what was, by all accounts, a well-produced, unusually public workout for the national media and season ticket holders. The numerous published reports produced three conclusions: The Clippers are virtually certain to se[...]

Obscurity has been one of the hallmarks of the NBA franchise born as the Buffalo Braves in 1970, which later became the Clippers. No player personified that anonymity more than Braves star Randy Smith, who died Thursday from an apparent heart attack at his home in Connecticut. Randy Smith: Buffalo Soldier (Dick Raphael[...]

Over the next week or so, Clips Nation and Clipperblog are exchanging thoughts about the Clippers in a cyber-dialogue.  Clipperblog lobbed the first volley yesterday here. Below is Steve Perrin’s rejoinder, which can be found on Clips Nation here. From: Steve Perrin To: Kevin Arnovitz Date: June 4, 2009 Kevin - T[...]

Even when they stumble to a dismal 19-63 record, the Clippers manage to keep it interesting. Whether they’re lucking their way to the top pick in the draft, assembling a roster of high-priced malcontents, or deflecting another bizarre story about their owner, the Clips never deprive their fans and observers of st[...]

Just think, this could be you going ballistic… Or this…[...]

Blake Griffin: 6-8 1/2 without shoes, 248 pounds, 6-11 1/4 wing span. You know who’s a lot lighter, but just as freaky? DeJuan Blair — 6-5 1/4 tall, 277 pounds, with a 7-2 wing span. [Hat Tip: DJ][...]

ESPN’s “Outside the Lines” revisits the circumstances surrounding Cuttino Mobley’s retirement due to a heart condition. What seems evident at this point is that [a] Mobley has been aware of his condition, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, since he was 23. [b] Each of the four teams Mobley has played [...]

Mike Dunleavy was on Tirico and Van Pelt this morning addressing the #1 pick. (Hat Tip: Tas Melas/Sports Radio Interviews): Dunleavy doesn’t rule out playing Griffin as “a big 3.” I’m still very skeptical you can play him there, given that he has no shooting range. Quickness is essential to play[...]