The Clippers title window closed?

OkcSinceSGA · Post #1 » by **OkcSinceSGA** » Wed Jan 18, 2023 6:02 am

At this point I think it’s safe to say the Kawhi/PG era window is completely done. They aren’t getting younger. They can never stay healthy. Lue is tanking this year with his rotations, costing them 10 wins probably. They are .500. That is worse than the Lou/Harrell led team at this point in the season.

There is no negative feelings, or waiting to see what happens, it’s just obvious, the state of the team. They are already looking at trades according to Shams. I think it would be best if they trade PG first, although it’s unlikely.

They will finish this era 0-4 so far, while the Thunder possibly pass them up in the standings and have an incredible future ahead of them. Did the Clippers championship window close 2 seasons ago in reality? Or this year?

SlovenianDragon · Post #2 » by **SlovenianDragon** » Wed Jan 18, 2023 6:07 am

Knew the thunder were going to be involved in this thread somehow...

Man...i like the thunder but this is getting kinda annoying with ur bandwagon fandom....

Cant we just enjoy the rise of the thunder without comparing them to every team.

baldur · Post #3 » by **baldur** » Wed Jan 18, 2023 6:09 am

SlovenianDragon wrote:Knew the thunder were going to be involved in this thread somehow...

Man...i like the thunder but this is getting kinda annoying with ur bandwagon fandom....

Cant we just enjoy the rise of the thunder without comparing them to every team.

the guy take turns every second day whether to follow okc or clippers. I am lost about which team he actually is fan of.

baldur · Post #4 » by **baldur** » Wed Jan 18, 2023 6:11 am

brutal schedule is coming for the clips. 10 out of 11 games are road games. they are out of the play-in picture after this I guess, let alone playoff picture.

OkcSinceSGA · Post #5 » by **OkcSinceSGA** » Wed Jan 18, 2023 6:15 am

SlovenianDragon wrote:Knew the thunder were going to be involved in this thread somehow...

Man...i like the thunder but this is getting kinda annoying with ur bandwagon fandom....

Cant we just enjoy the rise of the thunder without comparing them to every team.

I mean the trade to get Kawhi/PG is kind of relevant here considering the assets they gave up… and literally why they are in this situation.

OkcSinceSGA · Post #6 » by **OkcSinceSGA** » Wed Jan 18, 2023 6:17 am

baldur wrote:brutal schedule is coming for the clips. 10 out of 11 games are road games. they are out of the play-in picture after this I guess, let alone playoff picture.

Hardest stretch of the season. The Lakers and others will likely pass them up in the standings.

rocketsfan100 · Post #7 » by **rocketsfan100** » Wed Jan 18, 2023 6:20 am

Presti has a history of robbing other GM’s .. but the SGA and multiple first rounders for George might be his best trade.

76ciology · Post #8 » by **76ciology** » Wed Jan 18, 2023 6:22 am

Tyrone Lue really THAT good?

homecourtloss · Post #9 » by **homecourtloss** » Wed Jan 18, 2023 6:27 am

ClipsFanAgain wrote:

Read on Twitter

At this point I think it’s safe to say the Kawhi/PG era window is completely done. They aren’t getting younger. They can never stay healthy. Lue is tanking this year with his rotations, costing them 10 wins probably. They are .500. That is worse than the Lou/Harrell led team at this point in the season.

There is no negative feelings, or waiting to see what happens, it’s just obvious, the state of the team. They are already looking at trades according to Shams. I think it would be best if they trade PG first, although it’s unlikely.

They will finish this era 0-4 so far, while the Thunder possibly pass them up in the standings and have an incredible future ahead of them. Did the Clippers championship window close 2 seasons ago in reality? Or this year?

“Fewer”

WillyJakkz · Post #10 » by **WillyJakkz** » Wed Jan 18, 2023 6:29 am

Already? But the commercial told me it was Kawhi-Town just a few yrs ago...

whatisacenter · Post #11 » by **whatisacenter** » Wed Jan 18, 2023 6:30 am

SGAFanAgain

Clemenza · Post #12 » by **Clemenza** » Wed Jan 18, 2023 6:38 am

The can still turn it around although I wouldn't put much faith and trust in it. They're just not a good team

djw · Post #13 » by **djw** » Wed Jan 18, 2023 6:41 am

How is the number in the title correct?
Clippers are 23-23. Doubt they have been 45-1 at this point in 2021.
Or what is it you wanted to say?

The High Cyde · Post #14 » by **The High Cyde** » Wed Jan 18, 2023 6:51 am

Don’t worry man the Clips are about to go on a mad win streak

Post #15 » by **NO-KG-AI** » Wed Jan 18, 2023 7:02 am

ClipsFanAgain wrote:

Read on Twitter

At this point I think it’s safe to say the Kawhi/PG era window is completely done. They aren’t getting younger. They can never stay healthy. Lue is tanking this year with his rotations, costing them 10 wins probably. They are .500. That is worse than the Lou/Harrell led team at this point in the season.

There is no negative feelings, or waiting to see what happens, it’s just obvious, the state of the team. They are already looking at trades according to Shams. I think it would be best if they trade PG first, although it’s unlikely.

They will finish this era 0-4 so far, while the Thunder possibly pass them up in the standings and have an incredible future ahead of them. Did the Clippers championship window close 2 seasons ago in reality? Or this year?

It's been reasonably closed for a while, like I guess they had an outside shot, but they haven't been a legit threat since very early in the tenure. Was still the right gamble at the time, but never loved the complimentary pieces and how they cover the deficiencies in Kawhi and George, but they were able to put together nice depth overall.

It's only a real failure if you view a team through the lense of championship or bust. Sports aren't actually enjoyable if you do that though, unless you just jump from super team to super team.

iLLmatic860 · Post #16 » by **iLLmatic860** » Wed Jan 18, 2023 7:06 am

They still got a dope Kawahi commercial outta all this

The trade was worth it

I really bought into that LA vs LA hype season 1 lol

LikeABosh · Post #17 » by **LikeABosh** » Wed Jan 18, 2023 7:30 am

22 fewer wins? I don't think so

I'm guessing you mean they had 22 more wins in 2021 by the time they had 23 losses

shangrila · Post #18 » by **shangrila** » Wed Jan 18, 2023 7:54 am

They tried. Can't fault them for that.

Ckay · Post #19 » by **Ckay** » Wed Jan 18, 2023 8:01 am

Lalouie · Post #20 » by **Lalouie** » Wed Jan 18, 2023 8:20 am

apparently that window was never open.
curtains were drawn to let some light in but there was no fresh air from an open window