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Bledsoe is a Clipper!

Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 1:25 am
by ClipperDomination
Love the movie. For a future first rounder (if it's the Minnesota future pick, I'll think otherwise).

Welcome aboard, Eric!

A Bledsoe/Gordon backcourt = quickness personified.

Re: Bledsoe is a Clipper!

Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 1:35 am
by mkwest
Plus if the cap stands at 56M, we'll still have enough room for a max.

Re: Bledsoe is a Clipper!

Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 3:08 am
by PG3
nice. we did need a backup PG.

Re: Bledsoe is a Clipper!

Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 3:12 am
by Forte IV
YESSSSSSS. I really wanted George, but Bledsoe is going to be great imo.

Re: Bledsoe is a Clipper!

Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 3:38 am
by loflin3hree5ive
Picking up a backup PG was clutch. One less thing to address this offseason.

Re: Bledsoe is a Clipper!

Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 4:24 am
by scratch21
jonny flynn posted on twittter.. that Bledsoe is just like Steve Francis

Re: Bledsoe is a Clipper!

Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 5:23 am
by DubaLakers
Bledsoe is a far better pick than Faroq congrats this is a great pick, stud PG prospect going into Kentucky and he adjusted to the 2 for John Wall, steal.

Re: Bledsoe is a Clipper!

Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 5:26 am
by DubaLakers
Wow is that 1st round pick protected? The Thunder are just piling up talent, if there owner has deep pockets look out that franchise is headed for greatness.

OKC could be the second best team int he West next year then they may get a lottery pick via the CLippers?

Clips should be far better next year so that likely won't be the case.

Re: Bledsoe is a Clipper!

Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 5:30 am
by mkwest
DubaLakers wrote:Wow is that 1st round pick protected? The Thunder are just piling up talent, if there owner has deep pockets look out that franchise is headed for greatness.

OKC could be the second best team int he West next year then they may get a lottery pick via the CLippers?

Clips should be far better next year so that likely won't be the case.


The pick is supposedly "heavily" protected. Still waiting on confirmation.

Re: Bledsoe is a Clipper!

Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 7:09 am
by TheNewEra
Bledsoe should be a great addition we had major back-up PG problems heading into the second half of the season

Re: Bledsoe is a Clipper!

Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 7:20 am
by donemilio21
Bledsoe is a good pick, but why did we pick another PG in 2nd round. IF you say Warren is a SG then I would ask why we picked up an undersized SG to back up our existing undersized SG, Gordon.

Re: Bledsoe is a Clipper!

Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 7:28 am
by SportsFan215
DubaLakers wrote:Bledsoe is a far better pick than Faroq congrats this is a great pick, stud PG prospect going into Kentucky and he adjusted to the 2 for John Wall, steal.


+1. This made my night better.

Re: Bledsoe is a Clipper!

Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 9:10 am
by TheNewEra
Am I off in thinking Warren has a Wafer skill set explosive with range

Re: Bledsoe is a Clipper!

Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 4:13 pm
by illastrate
donemilio21 wrote:Bledsoe is a good pick, but why did we pick another PG in 2nd round. IF you say Warren is a SG then I would ask why we picked up an undersized SG to back up our existing undersized SG, Gordon.


Warren is a 6'4" SG. But at #54 without a doubt. how can you not like it? It's an extremely low risk/high reward pick. We now have backups for Gordon and Davis.

Re: Bledsoe is a Clipper!

Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 5:13 pm
by LV-Suns
illastrate wrote:
donemilio21 wrote:Bledsoe is a good pick, but why did we pick another PG in 2nd round. IF you say Warren is a SG then I would ask why we picked up an undersized SG to back up our existing undersized SG, Gordon.


Warren is a 6'4" SG. But at #54 without a doubt. how can you not like it? It's an extremely low risk/high reward pick. We now have backups for Gordon and Davis.

This. At #54, its highly unlikely you guys were going to find something that needed. Willie Warren is an absolute steal at 54, he was projected to be a lottery pick in the beginning of the year.

Re: Bledsoe is a Clipper!

Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 8:24 pm
by morningstar
Awsome pick Clippers.

Welcome aboard Bledsoe!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Warren what a steal, clippers arent known for having good draft day skills, this was a good draft.

And this does leave the Clippers with many options going into the near future. Cant wait, hope the Clippers continue the good signings, not really used to good news being a Clipper fan.

Way to go Clippers, hopefully the new decade brings in a new team mentality, both on the court and in the front office.

Re: Bledsoe is a Clipper!

Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 11:37 pm
by playaloc916
I like this move, and I don't have a problem with picking up two backup PGs. This gives us options, because we were already weak at the PG position with Steve Blake as the only serviceable backup. If Steve goes somewhere else, then having a PG as well as a combo guard gives us flexibility. Willie Warren is 6'4 which is an inch taller than Gordon, and seems more of a combo guard, while Bledsoe is 6'1 and will strictly be a PG.

Hopefully there will also be an extra chemistry factor with Blake and Warren.

Re: Bledsoe is a Clipper!

Posted: Sat Jun 26, 2010 4:30 pm
by nba_addict
Hey there. I love the Bledsoe and Warren picks and I believe you guys got steal with both players.

Casual fans are down with Bledsoe because he averaged more turnovers than assist in Kentucky. I believe it is has something to do with the role he assumed in Kentucky (scoring off the bench) than running the offense like a true point guard. I think he can run offense but it is something he was not able to showcase in Kentucky. He averaged 20 ppg 11 apg and 9 rpg in high school and was rated the 3rd best PG by Rivals in that HS class. The mere fact that Calipari recruited him, that alone is an indication of a good prospect. I agree that his point guard skills might be raw at this point but with proper coaching and training he might break the code.

Warren is a skilled offensive player. Didnt have the most ideal season this year but despite those still managed to attain 57% TS. He is a skilled shooter (both catch and shoot and off dribble) knows how to increase his TS by utilizing his 3pt shooting and draw foul skills. Warren is one of the best in the country in drawing fouls. Lastly, dont forget that Warren was rated 2nd best SG last year next to Harden if not Warren decided to go back in college. He had bad year last year but he played well in his freshman season when he played in a team with Blake Griffin as the first option.

Re: Bledsoe is a Clipper!

Posted: Sat Jun 26, 2010 9:13 pm
by Mount Mutombo
Great, hopefully he'll be productive for the Clippers next season.

Re: Bledsoe is a Clipper!

Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2010 6:56 pm
by thanumba2clippersfan
I know I haven't been on here in awhile but I was happy to see that we picked up Bledsoe on draft day