Ralph and Mike take a beating on Real GM

[mttwlsn16]

Mike once referred to Ryan Hollins as the best pick and roll defender in the league

When you hear stuff like that you can't blame other fans

But he is the best P&R defender

[Neddy]

I will honestly probably cry when ralph retires. I cant even imagine watching a clippers game without hearing him.

Seriously. As a Clippers/Dodgers fan I've been absolutely spoiled with Ralph & Vin. It's going to be a rough transition when that ends.

I'm much more worried about Vin than Ralph.

[adiedanny]

And as for Big Red, one of my favorite Clipper memories was going to a game in '02 when Cherokee Parks was playing and he had a good game. Good, not great...maybe 17 points and 7 rebounds or something. My buddy and I used to love Walton's superlatives so after the game we walked down and caught him before he left the sideline and I asked him what he thought of Parks' performance and he answered: "That was one of the most inspirational performances of all time."

LOL what a classic Walton moment right there.

i remember bill once saying during a clippers broadcast, "if Eric Piatkowski keeps playing at this level, he will replace Jerry West as the NBA logo"

and a all time great walton-ism, "that has to be a foul against the game of basketball!!!"

haha good times.

Now that man was a great color commentator. Nothing better to here in the game than "Throw it down big man!"

[Quake Griffin]

LOL Bill was around when I was just a pup and getting into the Clippers.
i thought he was awesome and would have him back anytime.


i also like, "the lob, the jam!"

[Wammy Giveaway]

You know what would be great? Bill Walton joining the Clippers broadcasting team with Mike Smith and Ralph Lawler for one get-together. It would be even magical if the team makes it deep into the playoffs, so Bill can witness a Clippers title run for the first time. Doc Rivers has really brought out the best in this team (top 7th in offense and defense), and it would be great to hear Bill concoct things like this:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNe_GMH-l64[/youtube]

[Neddy]

LMAO what the heck is the reference on 12 inches Bill wants so much of

[Wammy Giveaway]

LMAO what the heck is the reference on 12 inches Bill wants so much of

Subway, who happens to be a (former?) Clipper sponsor.

[mttwlsn16]

"I want a 12 inch from Demarcus cousin" lmao

[madmaxmedia]

It wasn't easy to make the ugly years entertaining, and yet they did. Go watch a Lakers broadcast now and you'll want to pull your hair out it's so boring. As a Clipper fan I'm used to everyone else hating. Even better. Makes those who "get it" stand out more to me. And those who do get it know that we're lucky to have a team like Ralph & Mike.

And as for Mike, I think he's the perfect compliment to Ralph. He knows what he's talking about, is always prepared and in a good mood, and most importantly doesn't mind being the butt of Ralph's jokes.

Wouldn't trade them for anyone.

A thousand times this. To be a good broadcaster you have to know the game, and just be an entertaining presence to listen to. The current Laker guys are knowledgeable but I don't really enjoy listening to them.

Do you guys remember the brief period where they were hustling Lawler's web site during games? (more for fun than anything) It was pretty funny.

[mj_shoefanatic]

I will honestly probably cry when ralph retires. I cant even imagine watching a clippers game without hearing him.

Seriously. As a Clippers/Dodgers fan I've been absolutely spoiled with Ralph & Vin. It's going to be a rough transition when that ends.

Real rough

[Roscoe Sheed]

I thought Lawler announced that he will retire after this season. It would really be nice to pay a tribute to him before he is too decrepit to understand it or unfortunately deceased.

No no no. He said he's taking it one year at a time a la Vin.

good. Man, I would love to have his job. Watching NBA games in the front row every night would be such fun. I know you have to be prepared, but it would be a joy preparing for such a job.