Mo Williams Appreciation Thread

[bigball123]

Thanks for year and a half of solid effort! "Instant MO!" as Mike called him was a huge spark off of the bench. A consummate pro who accepted his role off of the bench, and an all around good asset for any team. I wish him well in Utah (the place where it all began for him), and I think most of you guys will too!

[mkwest]

I know that he wasn't everyone's cup of tea, but I liked Mo. He came from a dark place in Cleveland to help show a little promise with the Clippers (~.500 record with him). He assumed the role of leader in the offseason where there was a lot of uncertainty. Coaches and staff could not interact with the players, players could not use team facilities, rookies weren't given the option of playing on the summer league team, etc. He was a large part of organizing player-led training camps. The rookies had not yet been paid, so he along with the other veterans made sure that they were accommodated.

He fully embraced the team role of team leader/captain and set high goals for the young team coming into the season whenever it would begin. Then his ego and his pride took a hit when the team began to talk about trading for Chris Paul. As it looked like the Paul deal would not pan out, the Clippers claimed former NBA Finals MVP and 5 time all-star, Chauncey Billups, off of waivers. The team had a time trying to convince Billups to buy into the vision, so he was not going to be coming off of the bench. Shortly thereafter, the CP3 deal is consummated and Mo finds himself going from starting point guard and team leader to 3rd string bench player. Of course he was a little unhappy. His visions and expectations came crashing down in a matter of days.

Even though it was less than ideal for him, he sucked it up and fulfilled the role that the team needed him to play. He had his moments where he was the difference maker in between a win or a loss. I'm sure that the experience is one that he will cherish, because we made history this season. The 27 point comeback in game 1 against the Grizzlies is something every player on this team will feel proud of regardless of how large or small their role in the victory was.

I wish him the best in Utah and wherever else he may play in his career. I'm a fan of his as long as he doesn't end up on a particular team ( ) I hope that he is able to prove that the confidence that he has in himself is real and that he plays a big role in meaningful games. Thank you Mo.

[madmaxmedia]

I was very happy with Mo here, and really wish him the best. He wasn't the best player out there, but he was always a pro.

[LOJ]

So many times Mo would spot up for 3 and I would get that "No no no no , yes yes yes yes"" feeling. He's a very good shooter, and gets hot quickly.

Wish him the best.

[mike3]

My favourite thing about Mo was it just seemed like he loved to play. Fully accepted coming off the bench even behind Bledsoe at times and hes a great talent. Too many people in the NBA wouldn't of accepted that as well as he did. All credit deserved. I think with a new team where he can get great backup mins behind Harris he'll be a lot more effective.

Good luck to him, a good guy,

[Xsy]

Love hearing good feedback about Mo so far!

Hopefully Odom works out for you guys.

[PG3]

I wish Mo the best of luck in Utah. Really liked his stay here in clipperland.

[Angel strike1]

best of luck to mo. will be missed. (not a big fan of mr kardashian)

[mj_shoefanatic]

Good riddance. He got in the way of Bledsoe's minutes not anymore. I do appreciate him opting in so that we could re-acquire L-O.

[og15]

I enjoyed Mo's short time. Last summer he got the guys to workout and brought a nice element of leadership, when his minutes were down, he took it in stride, and even through this whole player option stuff, he handled himself well, props to him.

I hope he finds success in Utah or just in general, maybe a tea, with a big PG where he can play more of a SG role on offense as a 6th man or something.

[adiedanny]

I really liked Mo and wish him the best. Not a big fan and actually I don't like LO after what he did to us as a player on our team (suspended twice for smoking pot. Dumbass!) and when he left but hopefully he makes everything right this time around. I'm in the small pool that thought we could have done better in return for Mo and got LO cheap after we was bought out. But then again Mo's agent was searching hi and low for a good fit and deal and obviously he didn't get alot of suitors or deals that would have favored or been fair to us. So let's hope for the best.

[areg789]

Instant Mo, haha. The short stay with us wasn't a bad one with him starting then coming off the bench after CP3's arrival without getting too mad about it. Wish him the best in Utah.

[mkwest]

I would like to let all #ClipperNation know that I really appreciate the support the last couple yrs. Thank You

Mo Williams

[Kyle]

Good luck to Mo. Hope he doesnt come back to torch us in a few games!

[TheNewEra]

Mo was huge I was against the deal to trade Baron and he pick and still feel the move was not needed but Mo stepped up and he was huge as a sixth man and only offense we had off the bench early in the season.

[mj_shoefanatic]

Good luck to Mo. Hope he doesnt come back to torch us in a few games!

He plays for the team that has pwned us for decades.
I expect 30+ pts along with a few dimes in our 1st meeting.