Comments on: Back to the old days http://blogs.hoopshype.com/blogs/heisler/2008/09/25/back-to-the-old-days/ HoopsHype.com NBA Blogs Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:45:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: reidz http://blogs.hoopshype.com/blogs/heisler/2008/09/25/back-to-the-old-days/#comment-420 reidz Sun, 19 Oct 2008 12:53:14 +0000 http://blogs.hoopshype.com/blogs/heisler/?p=10#comment-420 Why don't they move to Seattle? Why don’t they move to Seattle?

]]> By: stuckey http://blogs.hoopshype.com/blogs/heisler/2008/09/25/back-to-the-old-days/#comment-280 stuckey Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:29:50 +0000 http://blogs.hoopshype.com/blogs/heisler/?p=10#comment-280 Mark, come on don't be chicken $#!^. Someone write the story on Elgin Baylor. He has the worst record of anyone in sports, but I'll I hear is what a great GM he is. His teams have consistently underachieved. They have only had two decent (I woundn't even call them good) seasons. But if you look at the talent on those teams, they underachieved. I guess their is something to celebrate if you have a better record then the Lakers, but what did they get out of it. One first round loss and one second round loss in the playoffs. He has had many lottery picks but the Clippers never benefit. Even when they get a high draft pick that is a no brainer, the player doesn't really develop until they are on another team. It must suck to be a Clipper fan. Wake up. Hey even the Charlotte Bobcats have potential. Mark, come on don’t be chicken $#!^.

Someone write the story on Elgin Baylor. He has the worst record of anyone in sports, but I’ll I hear is what a great GM he is. His teams have consistently underachieved. They have only had two decent (I woundn’t even call them good) seasons. But if you look at the talent on those teams, they underachieved. I guess their is something to celebrate if you have a better record then the Lakers, but what did they get out of it. One first round loss and one second round loss in the playoffs. He has had many lottery picks but the Clippers never benefit. Even when they get a high draft pick that is a no brainer, the player doesn’t really develop until they are on another team. It must suck to be a Clipper fan.

Wake up.

Hey even the Charlotte Bobcats have potential.

]]> By: stuckey http://blogs.hoopshype.com/blogs/heisler/2008/09/25/back-to-the-old-days/#comment-279 stuckey Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:18:41 +0000 http://blogs.hoopshype.com/blogs/heisler/?p=10#comment-279 the clips have talent, so do the new york knicks... the clips have talent, so do the new york knicks…

]]> By: mrod http://blogs.hoopshype.com/blogs/heisler/2008/09/25/back-to-the-old-days/#comment-277 mrod Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:38:48 +0000 http://blogs.hoopshype.com/blogs/heisler/?p=10#comment-277 the clips have a solid team PG Baron Davis SG Cuttino Mobley SF Al Thornton PF Marcus Camby C Chris Kaman ------------------------ PG/SG Eric Gordon SG/SF Ricky Davis SF Steve Novak PF Tim Thomas C Brian Skinner And not to forget Jason Hart and other rookies Mike Taylor and DeAndre Johnson. They have a star, a great defender, a strong center, three point shooters, up and coming youngsters, and role players. the clips have a solid team
PG Baron Davis
SG Cuttino Mobley
SF Al Thornton
PF Marcus Camby
C Chris Kaman
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PG/SG Eric Gordon
SG/SF Ricky Davis
SF Steve Novak
PF Tim Thomas
C Brian Skinner

And not to forget Jason Hart and other rookies Mike Taylor and DeAndre Johnson.
They have a star, a great defender, a strong center, three point shooters, up and coming youngsters, and role players.

]]> By: space http://blogs.hoopshype.com/blogs/heisler/2008/09/25/back-to-the-old-days/#comment-274 space Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:10:41 +0000 http://blogs.hoopshype.com/blogs/heisler/?p=10#comment-274 the clippers have done some amazing crap. i have to defend wilcox though —he got the shaft and lost his game riding the bench behind brand for 3 years. but olowakandi was too big of a question mark to take with your number 1 pick. the clippers have done some amazing crap. i have to defend wilcox though —he got the shaft and lost his game riding the bench behind brand for 3 years. but olowakandi was too big of a question mark to take with your number 1 pick.

]]> By: stuckey http://blogs.hoopshype.com/blogs/heisler/2008/09/25/back-to-the-old-days/#comment-271 stuckey Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:24:09 +0000 http://blogs.hoopshype.com/blogs/heisler/?p=10#comment-271 Michael Olowokandi over all stars Antawn Jamison, Dirk Nowitzki, Paul Pierce, and Vince Carter. He could have had Mike Bibby or Rashard Lewis. Lets take a look at some of the recent draft picks under the worst General Manager in Sports Franchise History (remember, these are first round picks and most are lottery): no pick in 2006 traded Yaroslav Korolef in 2005 (has anyone heard of this guy?) Shaun Livingston in 2004 over Andre Iguadala, Luel Deng, Josh Smith (he is too skinny for high school basketball) Chris Wilcox and Melvin Ely in 2002 over Amare Stoudimire, Tayshaun Prince, Carlos Boozer (he missed out on two all star forwards for two cupcakes) Tyson Chandler at No 2 in 2001 for Elton Brand (a solid guy that even Elgin could figure how to screw up) Darius Miles in 2000 (elgin is horrible at analyzing character) Lamar Odom in 1999 (became a free agent as soon as possible) Maurice Taylor in 1997 (a flop) Lorenzen Wright in 1996 over Kobe, Steve Nash, Peja Stoyakovic, Jermaine Oneal, Derek Fisher (how stupid can you be?) Antonio McDyss at No. 2 in 1995 for Rodney Rodgers on draft day (ouch, that would have gotten most gm's fired on the spot) Lamond Murray in 1994 (instant bench warmer) Terry Dehere in 1993 (crash and burn) trust me, it gets alot worse ( you older fans look it up for some quick laughs) don't get me started on his trades! Michael Olowokandi over all stars Antawn Jamison, Dirk Nowitzki, Paul Pierce, and Vince Carter. He could have had Mike Bibby or Rashard Lewis.

Lets take a look at some of the recent draft picks under the worst General Manager in Sports Franchise History (remember, these are first round picks and most are lottery):

no pick in 2006 traded
Yaroslav Korolef in 2005 (has anyone heard of this guy?)
Shaun Livingston in 2004 over Andre Iguadala, Luel Deng, Josh Smith (he is too skinny for high school basketball)
Chris Wilcox and Melvin Ely in 2002 over Amare Stoudimire, Tayshaun Prince, Carlos Boozer (he missed out on two all star forwards for two cupcakes)
Tyson Chandler at No 2 in 2001 for Elton Brand (a solid guy that even Elgin could figure how to screw up)
Darius Miles in 2000 (elgin is horrible at analyzing character)
Lamar Odom in 1999 (became a free agent as soon as possible)
Maurice Taylor in 1997 (a flop)
Lorenzen Wright in 1996 over Kobe, Steve Nash, Peja Stoyakovic, Jermaine Oneal, Derek Fisher (how stupid can you be?)
Antonio McDyss at No. 2 in 1995 for Rodney Rodgers on draft day (ouch, that would have gotten most gm’s fired on the spot)
Lamond Murray in 1994 (instant bench warmer)
Terry Dehere in 1993 (crash and burn)

trust me, it gets alot worse ( you older fans look it up for some quick laughs)

don’t get me started on his trades!

]]> By: stuckey http://blogs.hoopshype.com/blogs/heisler/2008/09/25/back-to-the-old-days/#comment-270 stuckey Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:38:17 +0000 http://blogs.hoopshype.com/blogs/heisler/?p=10#comment-270 Elgin Baylor picked Michael Olowokandi as the NUMBER ONE PICK IN 1998. Elgin Baylor picked Michael Olowokandi as the NUMBER ONE PICK IN 1998.

]]> By: stuckey http://blogs.hoopshype.com/blogs/heisler/2008/09/25/back-to-the-old-days/#comment-269 stuckey Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:33:13 +0000 http://blogs.hoopshype.com/blogs/heisler/?p=10#comment-269 Under the management of Elgin Baylor, the Clippers have consistently underachieved. Every year take a look at the talent they have, and then take a look at their record. The losing environment that consistently comes from Elgin only makes his players under perform and lack team skills. Fire Elgin! Under the management of Elgin Baylor, the Clippers have consistently underachieved. Every year take a look at the talent they have, and then take a look at their record. The losing environment that consistently comes from Elgin only makes his players under perform and lack team skills.

Fire Elgin!

]]> By: STEVE http://blogs.hoopshype.com/blogs/heisler/2008/09/25/back-to-the-old-days/#comment-268 STEVE Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:38:23 +0000 http://blogs.hoopshype.com/blogs/heisler/?p=10#comment-268 Didn't the Clippers explore the possibility of moving to Orange County a few years ago? I believe it was the Pond. They would have attracted OC and San Diego fans which would have helped refresh their brand (but the "loser" stigma remains). I guess Sterling, being a real estate gazillionaire, knew somthing that we did not or he is hands down the most stubborn and clueless owner in all of professional sports. Didn’t the Clippers explore the possibility of moving to Orange County a few years ago? I believe it was the Pond. They would have attracted OC and San Diego fans which would have helped refresh their brand (but the “loser” stigma remains). I guess Sterling, being a real estate gazillionaire, knew somthing that we did not or he is hands down the most stubborn and clueless owner in all of professional sports.

]]> By: space http://blogs.hoopshype.com/blogs/heisler/2008/09/25/back-to-the-old-days/#comment-267 space Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:46:04 +0000 http://blogs.hoopshype.com/blogs/heisler/?p=10#comment-267 they can compete, but for what? the final playoff spot so they can lose to the number #1 seed. fans see through that veil really easily. camby, kaman, thorton, davis, ricky davis, with thomas, gordon, mobley & jason williams and who else off the bench? ---SO exciting. compete for mediocrity. have fun. they can compete, but for what? the final playoff spot so they can lose to the number #1 seed. fans see through that veil really easily. camby, kaman, thorton, davis, ricky davis, with thomas, gordon, mobley & jason williams and who else off the bench? —SO exciting.
compete for mediocrity. have fun.

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