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Novak is back OFFICIALLY!
Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 5:25 pm
by illastrate
For Immediate Release
Clippers Re-Sign Novak
Friday, September 11, 2009 - 10:00 am (PT)
Novak
The Los Angeles Clippers today announced that the team has re-signed restricted free agent forward Steve Novak. Per team policy terms of the deal were not announced.
In 71 games played for the Clippers last season, Novak averaged 6.9 points in 16.4 minutes per game. Completing his third NBA season, the sharpshooter out of Marquette connected on 119-286 three-pointers (.416) on the year.
http://www.nba.com/clippers/news/breaki ... 90911.html
That's 13 spots. 1 or 2 left. What's next?
Re: Novak is back OFFICIALLY!
Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 5:54 pm
by JJ LoDuca
Well, you can't go wrong signing a sharpshooter like Novak. He'll get significantly less minutes than he did last season b/c of the addition of Butler, but he's great insurance. Glad to have him back!
Re: Novak is back OFFICIALLY!
Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 5:57 pm
by scratch21
NICE
Re: Novak is back OFFICIALLY!
Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 6:20 pm
by mattfish
Prior to last season, we needed 3-point shooters so bad. Now we have 3 legitimate threats!? It's like a dream come true. We've come a long way since Mobley & Maggette & Tim Thomas.
Re: Novak is back OFFICIALLY!
Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 6:22 pm
by Heyvoon24
IMO he's the best shooter in the league
Re: Novak is back OFFICIALLY!
Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 6:33 pm
by ejftw
Great signing. He'll spread the floor well for LeBron next year, along with Gordon.
Re: Novak is back OFFICIALLY!
Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 6:37 pm
by adiedanny
mattfish wrote:Prior to last season, we needed 3-point shooters so bad. Now we have 3 legitimate threats!? It's like a dream come true. We've come a long way since Mobley & Maggette & Tim Thomas.
Now he would be the perfect back-up SG, Mobley

but great signing

. Does anybody know the details?
Re: Novak is back OFFICIALLY!
Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 6:41 pm
by mkwest
I'm glad it's finally official. He maybe one dimensional, but he's pretty damn good at that one dimension. The opposition may find themselves having to pick their poison in closing seconds of games, since we'll have 3 40% shooters from behind the arc.
ejftw wrote:Great signing. He'll spread the floor well for LeBron next year, along with Gordon.
yessir

Re: Novak is back OFFICIALLY!
Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 6:55 pm
by thanumba2clippersfan
Glad to have Novak back, I didn't think he would go anywhere and I was just waiting for him to re-sign. I'm wondering what other moves we may make since we have a few roster spots open. Or we might just give one of the spots to a player that does well in training camp.
Re: Novak is back OFFICIALLY!
Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 6:58 pm
by mj_shoefanatic
Excellent guy to have in our 3rd string

Re: Novak is back OFFICIALLY!
Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 7:02 pm
by Jeezo1
ejftw wrote:Great signing. He'll spread the floor well for LeBron next year, along with Gordon.

Re: Novak is back OFFICIALLY!
Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 8:43 pm
by SportsFan215
Finally. I wonder if it was for the QO, or how much more.
Re: Novak is back OFFICIALLY!
Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 9:30 pm
by RiversideClips
I think this is a good re-sign for everyone. A MAJOR upgrade on a Team player than Mark Madsen. Novak is a very good Practice player who will help his team mates improve their game. Good use of a 2/3 stringer salary.
Re: Novak is back OFFICIALLY!
Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 9:51 pm
by ejftw
SportsFan215 wrote:Finally. I wonder if it was for the QO, or how much more.
I'm assuming if it was for the QO, reports would say it, so hopefully its a multi-year deal which is relatively cheap (3 years at 9 mil would be awesome)
Re: Novak is back OFFICIALLY!
Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 10:49 pm
by playaloc916
This is good news. At least we bring back a player with some kind of strength. Even though he's one dimensional, he's too good at that one dimension not to bring back.
Re: Novak is back OFFICIALLY!
Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 11:34 pm
by donemilio21
I'm very glad that he's back. if you need a 3 point shot to win the game Novak is your guy. just that makes him a valuable asset.
I hope its a multiyear deal.
Re: Novak is back OFFICIALLY!
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 12:08 am
by Hooch20
It's going to be a 1 year deal. There's no way the team is taking away money for 2010.
Re: Novak is back OFFICIALLY!
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 1:42 am
by JJ LoDuca
Lisa Dillman wrote: Back to Clippers. Found out Steve Novak's numbers for next season- $1.03 million. Remember his buzzer beater three? He'll always have the Nets
via Twitter @reallisa
Re: Novak is back OFFICIALLY!
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 2:22 am
by loflin3hree5ive
Novak is a luxury to have at the end of games. If the Clippers can keep games close down the stretch, Novak's shooting could earn us and extra handful of wins. It took the Clippers about half a decade, but they now have a squad that can actually spread the floor. I'm glad Novak is back and got a nice raise.
Re: Novak is back OFFICIALLY!
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 6:21 pm
by PlinkingPanda
Glad to see he's back. I loved his reaction when he hit that GW 3 vs. NJ.