Yes, that’s what you think it is, Blake Griffin on the reverse jam. Considering the agony of last year, it’s comforting to see that he is completely healthy. Earlier in the week, Craig Smith tweeted that Blake was as strong as Karl Malone and as athletic as LeBron. I think that’s a[...]
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 svelt[...]
Transition is the buzzword floating around this summer, and for good reason. There’s a new head coach in town after Mike Dunleavy held the post for seven years, which is an eternity in this landscape. There are eight new players on the roster, five of them rookies. There’s a new general [...]
Before we begin, I’d just like to thank you all for sending in great questions. We got a ton of submissions, so if I missed your question don’t fret — there’s a good chance we’ll run it next week. Let’s get to it! Q: What are the implications of Eric Gordon’[...]
This piece is from Breene Murphy, Clipperblog’s newest contributor: Baron Davis sat on the training table adjacent to the practice court, one knee pulled into his chest, watching draft prospects run through drills and scrimmages the first time I saw him up close, at the Clippers Training Facil[...]
From my column at ESPNLosAngeles.com: Congratulations, Vinny Del Negro. As the new head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers, you have inherited a promising, young core. But before you get too comfortable in your new digs, there are a few things you should know about the roster. 1. One of your best pla[...]
It’s too early to discern whether Vinny Del Negro has the command, tactical strength and creativity to build the Clippers into a respectable entity in the Western Conference. My preferences for Dwane Casey aside, enough smart basketball people I’ve spoken to believe that, despite his ear[...]
Ramona Shelburne of ESPN Los Angeles tracks down Baron Davis during his travels. He delivers this message to the free agent class: I’m writing this from Africa, a far cry from the 24-7 media updates on what’s known as the biggest and best free agency class in the history of the NBA. I ca[...]