Comments on: The End of the End

By: Tommy

Tommy — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:39:55 +0000

2003 – “scored Kaman…”. Otherwise known as “passed on: David West, Josh Howard, Kirk Hinrich and several others who would have made a quick impact”
2004 – “scored Livingston”. Otherwise known as “passed on Devin Harris, Deng, Iguodala, Beidrins (wouldn’t you trade for him for Kaman in a second??), Al Jefferson, Jameer Nelson, Varejao, Delonte West, etc.
2005 – passed on Channing Fry, Granger, Warrick, David Lee, Maxiell, Brandon Bass, Ellis,
2007 – 2008: too early to tell, but some names stand out the Clips would love to have (hello Landry?).

Look, I get it that execs miss great players in the draft all the time. But to say, “at least he drafted well” when the only real nuggets are iffy, at best, it’s pretty weak praise. And for the record, drafting well at the #1 position isn’t worthy of inclusion. If you can’t make that pick work you need to find another profession.

By: Johnny G

Johnny G — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:47:05 +0000

I think your analysis is pretty good from a draft standpoint, but please don’t forget that Dunleavy recruited and signed coach-killer/chemistry-killer/me-first guy Baron Davis, who could possibly be the Anti-Christ to team basketball. Other than 2007, when the Warriors vs. Mavericks was a killer matchup for the Mavs and proved that Nowitzki has a vagina when covered by Stephen Jackson (the true MVP of that series) what has Baron Davis accomplished other than leading the league in most possessions killed by a point guard who dribbles the ball for 19 seconds as his teammates stand around frustrated as he bricks another off balance 3 pointer? Baron Davis was given the most natural talent of any point guard in the league (size, quickness, strength, explosive leaping ability) and has an NBA resume equivalent to a warm bucket of hamster vomit.

Why do I spend so much time on Baron Davis? Dunleavy gave this guy an enormous contract and he rewarded Dunleavy by showing up out of shape and sulking all of last season. Everyone in the league knows that Davis is more concerened with himself than winning. Dunleavy obviously thought that he could co-exist with Baron which is like the Israeli Prime Minister thinking that going bowling with the leader of Hammas can solve the problems of the Middle East. Dunleavy should have moved quickly to resign Elton Brand and taken his chances on signing a pass-first point guard. Watching last year’s Clippers was like having wasabi rubbed under your eyelids. Dunleavy could have saved his job and the team by avoiding Baron Davis who’s reputation is now on a Marbury-type level.

I am a Clippers fan (please kill me) and I am ecstatic that Dunleavy is gone. I would actually trade Baron Davis for Corey Maggette to rectify what went wrong.

Did I mention that it is OK to shoot me in the head? Please don’t ask Baron Davis to do it as he would dribble around my house for 19 seconds as the other hitmen stand around frustrated as he clanks one off of my roof from point blank range shooting off balance.

By: Christos Xanthakis

Christos Xanthakis — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:20:49 +0000

For you info: Sofoklis Schortsanitis (aka Baby Shaq) is one of the best centers in the Euroleague now that he finally managed to keep his weight under contol. His contract with Olympiakos end this summer and i believe that the Clippers retain his rights.

By: JudoOurs

JudoOurs — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:17:59 +0000

Oden the biggest bust of all time? Nope. Of the last ten years, yes! Over funky Darko or the Kandy-man (Clippers choice too!).

But Sam Bowie is still the man. Because of who you know…