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[...]
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[...]
We haven’t traditionally engaged in a lot of trade speculation in these parts. As such, the goal of the preceding exercise wasn’t so much to lob spitballs as it was to get a price check on the rights to sign Blake Griffin — and have a little fun with the appraisal process. Think of Blake Griffin/#1 pi[...]
Over the past 48 hours, I’ve heard very conflicting reports from credible sources about whether the Clippers will seriously entertain offers for the #1 pick. One source said definitively that the Clippers intend to pick and hold onto Griffin. Another said that the Clippers have been aggressive in their Blakephili[...]
The workout took place on Tuesday: Jonathan Givony writes: Clank. Clank. Clank. Clank. Whoosh (the sound of an airball). A nervous, uncomfortable feeling spreads around the NYAC in New York City as the projected #1 overall pick in the draft bricks shot after shot. What is going on here? Clearly Blake Griffin has someth[...]