Clippers Sign Free Agent Guard Jason Williams

CelicaLuva · Post #1 » by **CelicaLuva** » Fri Aug 8, 2008 12:11 am

http://www.nba.com/clippers/news/jwilliams_080807.html

We've now acquired half of the NBA-level players on the 2007-08 Heat roster. Barring more forthcoming moves, here is the domino effect of this acquisition:

- J-Will and Hart to share 2nd/3rd string PG duties; also means we could be seeing lineups with 2 PGs on the floor this season. Regardless of matchups, this is a logical hedge move by mgmt and a sign that they're not counting on Baron to play all 82 games - good forward thinking as they will need Baron to play in the playoffs.

- Mike Taylor pushed to the D-League - marking the first time that Dunleavy uses the farm system unless he gets cut

- We've seen the last of Shaun in a Clips jersey

More comments to come later...

bulldogcharly · Post #2 » by **bulldogcharly** » Fri Aug 8, 2008 12:23 am

im happy and sad at the same time. williams is a great addition to the clippers, but this means no more livingston and he was probably my favorite player on the clips during their playoff run. but i guess the clippers saw that he wasnt ready so its all good.

illastrate · Post #3 » by **illastrate** » Fri Aug 8, 2008 12:24 am

Too bad for J-Hart, great for Clipper Nation! Good to know if Baron goes down for a stretch of games, we have a starting PG in White Chocolate coming off the bench.

PlinkingPanda · Post #4 » by **PlinkingPanda** » Fri Aug 8, 2008 12:30 am

I kind of don't get this move. We're pretty stacked at the guard position now. Davis/Williams/Hart/Taylor. Why do we need a 4th PG? I guess Taylor will go back to the D-League? Is Hart worth keeping for 2M as a 3rd stringer?

mj_shoefanatic · Post #5 » by **mj_shoefanatic** » Fri Aug 8, 2008 12:49 am

Our backcourt is officially solidified :thumbsup:

Bye Bye Shaun!

realfung · Post #6 » by **realfung** » Fri Aug 8, 2008 1:31 am

Clippers are reloading with talents and experience. I am looking forward to see if they can go back to the playoffs.

mj_shoefanatic · Post #7 » by **mj_shoefanatic** » Fri Aug 8, 2008 2:14 am

If?

Health will be our biggest obstacle this season.

GO GRIZZ · Post #8 » by **GO GRIZZ** » Fri Aug 8, 2008 2:19 am

Hello Clipper Land

I have to admit I though you guys were going to have another bad season after losing Brand but after all of the pickups you guys have made really have me biting my tongue. I think you guys have actually had a good offseason. I think you guys will make some noise when it's time for the playoffs. If you don't make it, well we know the West is loaded. I hope you guys have a good season. I am definitely looking forward to seeing the Grizz. I am thinking the playoffs will be in our future within the next two years. And this time, maybe we will win a post season game.

durden_tyler · Post #9 » by **durden_tyler** » Fri Aug 8, 2008 3:11 am

Not bad a signing. i feel he'll get the minutes here so i am not whining. (Player fan) i wish it was with a contender (say, the Suns) and not an unknown like this team but as i've said, i like the current line-up...

Baron can also slide to the 2-guard for an even faster team, if healthy Jwill can demand around 25-30 minutes! And that will be good news for you!!!

i'm a prostitute of a fan, i go where ever my favorite player goes. Even aging and injury-prone ones.

illastrate · Post #10 » by **illastrate** » Fri Aug 8, 2008 3:21 am

We're not expecting much from JWill...just give us 10-15 mins and fill in for Boom should he miss a stretch of games. All I know is:

Baron/JWill/Hart >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Knight/Dickau/Smush :lol:

bulldogcharly · Post #11 » by **bulldogcharly** » Fri Aug 8, 2008 3:22 am

durden_tyler wrote:Not bad a signing. i feel he'll get the minutes here so i am not whining. (Player fan) i wish it was with a contender (say, the Suns) and not an unknown like this team but as i've said, i like the current line-up...

Baron can also slide to the 2-guard for an even faster team, if healthy Jwill can demand around 25-30 minutes! And that will be good news for you!!!

i'm a prostitute of a fan, i go where ever my favorite player goes. Even aging and injury-prone ones.

he probably won't get that many minutes. id say he gets about 20 mpg. we still have hart who did well for us 2 seasons ago. but i can see jwill having some 30-35 min games if we play a small team because then we'll shift bdiddy to the 2 guard.

Post #12 » by **mkwest** » Fri Aug 8, 2008 3:27 am

I hate to say it but this signing doesn't look good for Livingston returning to the Clippers at all. Hart is probably feeling threatened. I think that the FO is just not comfortable with Taylor being 3rd string. He is non-guaranteed and still may not make the team. That would suck since they could have used that future 2nd to swap in a future trade :wink:

Thanks GO GRIZZ. I am really intrigued by the Grizzlies myself. You guys have a great looking future from 1-3 spots. I am really looking forward to getting a glance at Mayo.

durden_tyler · Post #13 » by **durden_tyler** » Fri Aug 8, 2008 4:07 am

bulldogcharly wrote:
durden_tyler wrote:Not bad a signing. i feel he'll get the minutes here so i am not whining. (Player fan) i wish it was with a contender (say, the Suns) and not an unknown like this team but as i've said, i like the current line-up...

Baron can also slide to the 2-guard for an even faster team, if healthy Jwill can demand around 25-30 minutes! And that will be good news for you!!!

i'm a prostitute of a fan, i go where ever my favorite player goes. Even aging and injury-prone ones.

he probably won't get that many minutes. id say he gets about 20 mpg. we still have hart who did well for us 2 seasons ago. but i can see jwill having some 30-35 min games if we play a small team because then we'll shift bdiddy to the 2 guard.

i don't have delusions either that he will be seeing normal starter minutes. He will be the primary back-up for Baron and he is a way way better option that a Hart.

Purpose · Post #14 » by **Purpose** » Fri Aug 8, 2008 4:18 am

w000t! The White Chocolate has arrived!

Post #15 » by **loflin3hree5ive** » Fri Aug 8, 2008 4:32 am

This is insane. I never thought the Clippers would have enough money to get a guy like Williams. I'm thrilled right now. Wow.

durden_tyler · Post #16 » by **durden_tyler** » Fri Aug 8, 2008 5:04 am

How much is the deal worth anyway? And any crash course for new Clippers fans in here? What should i do? What should i learn?

Post #17 » by **SD2042** » Fri Aug 8, 2008 6:06 am

Man, the Clips are on a roll here. Considering B-Diddy's injury history. The Clips decided not to take any chances and added J-Will to the roster for relief purposes. He should have some game left in the tank despite his history with injuries as well.

skartch1t · Post #18 » by **skartch1t** » Fri Aug 8, 2008 6:06 am

WHITE CHOCOLATE! i cant wait to see jwill at the 1 and bd at the 2, whos next on the heat roster? ZO?

Mr Excitement · Post #19 » by **Mr Excitement** » Fri Aug 8, 2008 6:19 am

durden_tyler wrote:How much is the deal worth anyway? And any crash course for new Clippers fans in here? What should i do? What should i learn?

noi! this is me, penny from heat boards hehe.

i can't believe jwill is playing for my hometown now! but i've fallen in love with the miami team, so i will support both teams.

i was expecting him to land in phoenix, but la clippers is just fine.

GuyverX · Post #20 » by **GuyverX** » Fri Aug 8, 2008 6:25 am

We're going all out this summer aren't we? Hate to say it, but I think this is the Elton Brand effect...had he signed, I don't think we would've been so proactive.

Well, J-Dub is not one of my favorite players but hes' got skills. All I know is...this team is going to run A LOT with Baron/Williams at the point. I think Dunelavy will give them more free reign to run the floor. He just has to with this roster.

Is this franchise's image to free agents changing or what? It seems like all of the decent veterans are actually willing to come here now and not asking to break the bank. I'm really liking what I'm seeing. The days of resorting to NBDL players is over! Thank you Baron Davis?