Clippers Pursuing the Logo (West Joins #ClipCityChipCity!)

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Jerry West calls Clippers meeting ‘very intriguing’

The possibility that Lakers legend Jerry West may soon be involved with the Clippers continued to gain steam Thursday when West described his recent meeting with the organization as “very intriguing” and said “Steve Ballmer is going to be a sensational owner.”

However, West, who will be an octogenarian by next year’s playoffs, otherwise left his future open-ended during an appearance on “The Dan Patrick Show.”

“I’m 79 years old,” West said. “I know how much I value the game of basketball. I know what it’s done for me. I’m still very competitive. I’m just not sure anywhere is a good fit for me.”

“I don’t like it’s gotten in the newspaper,” West said, “and particularly I don’t like it because we’re playing in the Finals. It shouldn’t be a distraction. I don’t think it will be, by the way. I’m more concerned about going up to Oakland tonight to watch the Warriors play and hopefully win this game tonight. Then all the other noise that’s out there about me possibly coming down here, I just don’t want to talk about it anymore to be honest with you.”

Bill Oram, OC Register

[whatisacenter]

I would hate to lose West let alone lose him to a conference rival. Lacob hiring West instantly gave us a legitimacy that we had never had before. He is up there in age but he is still as sharp as a tack and if you could pry him away, I would.

[Quake Griffin]

We needed a top flight GM this offseason.

How much impact could he have in an advisory role if the lead guys aren't the brightest and, more importantly, not interested in drafting and developing players??

Doc: Hey Jerry. What do you think of these players for the vets min.?

Jerry: Uh these 2 are D-Leaguers and these 2 are pretty good.
#Progress
#Improvement


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[Ranma]

Like I've mentioned with regards to draft success, finding quality talent is only the first part. We still have to develop or use their strengths to contribute within the team's scheme. The benefits of Jerry (and Ryan?) West identifying talent would be mitigated if Doc continues not to put these finds in positions to succeed whether that means developing their skills or playing them appropriately. I want to make sure whatever input we get from West is actually being acted upon in effective fashion. I don't want Doc to pick and choose what advice to follow from West.

[Quake Griffin]

Like I've mentioned with regards to draft success, finding quality talent is only the first part. We still have to develop or use their strengths to contribute within the team's scheme. The benefits of Jerry (and Ryan?) West identifying talent would be mitigated if Doc continues not to put these finds in positions to succeed whether that means developing their skills or playing them appropriately. I want to make sure whatever input we get from West is actually being acted upon in effective fashion. I don't want Doc to pick and choose what advice to follow from West.

It's time for Doc to commit to the Clippers organization. This is no longer the "help Chris, Blake, and DJ get over the hump" operation it was when he got here in 2013.

If he's not going to commit to drafting, developing, and implementing the logo's advice, he can get back to focusing on obtaining employment closer to home....his Orlando home that is.


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[Neddy]

Like I've mentioned with regards to draft success, finding quality talent is only the first part. We still have to develop or use their strengths to contribute within the team's scheme. The benefits of Jerry (and Ryan?) West identifying talent would be mitigated if Doc continues not to put these finds in positions to succeed whether that means developing their skills or playing them appropriately. I want to make sure whatever input we get from West is actually being acted upon in effective fashion. I don't want Doc to pick and choose what advice to follow from West.

It's time for Doc to commit to the Clippers organization. This is no longer the "help Chris, Blake, and DJ get over the hump" operation it was when he got here in 2013.

If he's not going to commit to drafting, developing, and implementing the logo's advice, he can get back to focusing on obtaining employment closer to home....his Orlando home that is.


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I think this is as good of a job doc can do as the team president. we need to relegate him to just being the coach again. we need to re-organize this front office top down.

on a brighter note, at least we dont have DTS and his brown noser Andy Roeser.

[MartinToVaught]

Like I've mentioned with regards to draft success, finding quality talent is only the first part. We still have to develop or use their strengths to contribute within the team's scheme. The benefits of Jerry (and Ryan?) West identifying talent would be mitigated if Doc continues not to put these finds in positions to succeed whether that means developing their skills or playing them appropriately. I want to make sure whatever input we get from West is actually being acted upon in effective fashion. I don't want Doc to pick and choose what advice to follow from West.

It's time for Doc to commit to the Clippers organization. This is no longer the "help Chris, Blake, and DJ get over the hump" operation it was when he got here in 2013.

If he's not going to commit to drafting, developing, and implementing the logo's advice, he can get back to focusing on obtaining employment closer to home....his Orlando home that is.


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It's time for Doc to quit the Clippers organization. The last thing we need is him "committing" and staying here to ruin this franchise even more.

[madmaxmedia]

We needed a top flight GM this offseason.

How much impact could he have in an advisory role if the lead guys aren't the brightest and, more importantly, not interested in drafting and developing players??

I think just about anybody in a NBA front office or practice facility will listen to what Jerry West has to say, outside of maybe Phil Jackson and Magic Johnson...

[Clemenza]

Like I've mentioned with regards to draft success, finding quality talent is only the first part. We still have to develop or use their strengths to contribute within the team's scheme. The benefits of Jerry (and Ryan?) West identifying talent would be mitigated if Doc continues not to put these finds in positions to succeed whether that means developing their skills or playing them appropriately. I want to make sure whatever input we get from West is actually being acted upon in effective fashion. I don't want Doc to pick and choose what advice to follow from West.

It's time for Doc to commit to the Clippers organization. This is no longer the "help Chris, Blake, and DJ get over the hump" operation it was when he got here in 2013.

If he's not going to commit to drafting, developing, and implementing the logo's advice, he can get back to focusing on obtaining employment closer to home....his Orlando home that is.


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I think this is as good of a job doc can do as the team president. we need to relegate him to just being the coach again. we need to re-organize this front office top down.

on a brighter note, at least we dont have DTS and his brown noser Andy Roeser.

To be honest we're just as clueless, rudderless, and arguably in a bigger mess than ever.. even with new ownership

[Neddy]

It's time for Doc to commit to the Clippers organization. This is no longer the "help Chris, Blake, and DJ get over the hump" operation it was when he got here in 2013.

If he's not going to commit to drafting, developing, and implementing the logo's advice, he can get back to focusing on obtaining employment closer to home....his Orlando home that is.


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I think this is as good of a job doc can do as the team president. we need to relegate him to just being the coach again. we need to re-organize this front office top down.

on a brighter note, at least we dont have DTS and his brown noser Andy Roeser.

To be honest we're just as clueless, rudderless, and arguably in a bigger mess than ever.. even with new ownership

ha

Im sorry my friend, but i beg the differ.

we under DTS was the reason why NBA introduced the salary floor in the first place. If you go back 25 years ago, DTS used to give out tickets for free to local churches to write off his expenses and those kids who got free tickets used to scalp em at the parking lot for just about next to free. we used to have our draft picks who refused to sign with us ( Terry Cummings, Danny Ferry, Byron Scott and Hersey Hawkins) well, we haven't had that type of issues for a decade now, that alone is a "win" in my book.

i am not sure how many of us today still remember this, but we once drafted Tom Chambers, the MR unblockeable on Larry vs Magic video game of the 80s where Tom would double pump from an angle near the free throw line, and was unblock able even if you had Kareem or Hakeem.

[Clemenza]

I think this is as good of a job doc can do as the team president. we need to relegate him to just being the coach again. we need to re-organize this front office top down.

on a brighter note, at least we dont have DTS and his brown noser Andy Roeser.

To be honest we're just as clueless, rudderless, and arguably in a bigger mess than ever.. even with new ownership

ha

Im sorry my friend, but i beg the differ.

we under DTS was the reason why NBA introduced the salary floor in the first place. If you go back 25 years ago, DTS used to give out tickets for free to local churches to write off his expenses and those kids who got free tickets used to scalp em at the parking lot for just about next to free. we used to have our draft picks who refused to sign with us ( Terry Cummings, Danny Ferry, Byron Scott and Hersey Hawkins) well, we haven't had that type of issues for a decade now, that alone is a "win" in my book.

i am not sure how many of us today still remember this, but we once drafted Tom Chambers, the MR unblockeable on Larry vs Magic video game of the 80s where Tom would double pump from an angle near the free throw line, and was unblock able even if you had Kareem or Hakeem.

I know where you're going with this but I'm mostly speaking of the modern era- Staples Center til present. Hell back then baseball was bigger than the NFL. Sterling definitely had to go but so far this Ballmer-Doc reign has been abysmal and painful to watch

[Neddy]

To be honest we're just as clueless, rudderless, and arguably in a bigger mess than ever.. even with new ownership

ha

Im sorry my friend, but i beg the differ.

we under DTS was the reason why NBA introduced the salary floor in the first place. If you go back 25 years ago, DTS used to give out tickets for free to local churches to write off his expenses and those kids who got free tickets used to scalp em at the parking lot for just about next to free. we used to have our draft picks who refused to sign with us ( Terry Cummings, Danny Ferry, Byron Scott and Hersey Hawkins) well, we haven't had that type of issues for a decade now, that alone is a "win" in my book.

i am not sure how many of us today still remember this, but we once drafted Tom Chambers, the MR unblockeable on Larry vs Magic video game of the 80s where Tom would double pump from an angle near the free throw line, and was unblock able even if you had Kareem or Hakeem.

I know where you're going with this but I'm mostly speaking of the modern era- Staples Center til present. Hell back then baseball was bigger than the NFL. Sterling definitely had to go but so far this Ballmer-Doc reign has been abysmal and painful to watch

damn it in my eyes baseball is still bigger than foosball!!!!!

I do agree that Doc's reign as our president has been as fruitful as fidel castro's throne in Cuba. but that doesn't mean we haven't made any progress at all. before you can compare the relative success of our franchise against anyone else's, you have to accept our past first. we came from nothing, and arguably net negative at best, it isn't a lost cause like some would like to paint it as, what we have today is still a dream to anyone who was optimistic back in the day when Loy Vought was the best offensive weapon this team had to offer.

[nickhx2]

they narrative that the team isn't any better than the sterling years is both toxic and tiresome. i expect it from the clowns on the GB but not from the actual fans. just stop with it.

[Ranma]

The Bill Simmons Podcast: NBA Scuttlebutt, LeBron's Next Move, and Lonzo's Lakers (Ep. 223)

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor to discuss the many rumors and rumblings surrounding the NBA. Topics include: Jerry West's interest in the Clippers (5:00), CP3's no-trade clause (12:00), Lonzo and the Lakers (18:00), possible Kings trade packages (30:30), Isaiah Thomas's trade potential (39:30), the Paul George situation (47:00), LeBron to the Lakers (55:00), and adjustments for the Cavs in Game 3 (1:05:00).

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If we could somehow poach Ryan West too, that would be amazing.

[nickhx2]

wow i was really hoping we'd go after griffin. if we could get him i'd be pleased

[Ranma]

I think just about anybody in a NBA front office or practice facility will listen to what Jerry West has to say, outside of maybe Phil Jackson and Magic Johnson...

Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times (6/10/17)

Couldn’t West and Johnson have worked together? Apparently not. The Lakers seemingly felt this new era needed to be led by one legend only, and, if you listen to West, there just wasn’t room for him.
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Why can’t she hire him back to work with Johnson? West doesn’t have the kind of ego that would overshadow the new boss. If he can work with the dominating force that is Rivers, he can certainly work with Magic Johnson. West has shown he does his best work in the shadows — just look at the quiet impact he’s had with the celebrated Warriors. You never see his face, rarely hear his name, but the team might not have become potential a two-time champion without him.
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In the last several springs, the Clippers have been one missing intangible piece from becoming serious championship contenders. History says that Jerry West could be that piece.

The chances that West would actually join the Clippers wildly vary, depending on the source. Some say it’s barely 10%. Others say it’s as high as 60%. West isn’t talking about it anymore, and says he has yet to make a decision, and things could go in a many different directions between now and the expiration of West’s contract in July.

The Logo on the Clippers? The Lakers Should Be Very Afraid

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[wco81]

Presumably he's going to be in a part-time advisory role as opposed to day to day, at his age?

Though I'm glad he was with the Warriors since he opposed the Klay Thompson for Kevin Love trade and helped persuade KD.

His front-office career alone would be HoF worthy.