Clippers sign Bobby Simmons to 10-day

kylem4711 · Post #1 » by **kylem4711** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 5:44 pm

The Clippers reportedly intend to sign Bobby Simmons to a 10-day contract after the All-Star break.
Simmons was the league's Most Improved Player while with the Clippers in 2004-05, but he hasn't matched that success in recent years. He's been playing in the D-League this season, averaging 13.5 points and 7.6 rebounds, and doesn't have fantasy appeal.

he lit it up for us before. lets see if he has anything left.

Post #2 » by **og15** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 6:12 pm

I remember the days when Bobby's mid-range jumper was money. He wouldn't miss anything inside 20 feet if he was open. He was supposed to be a good defensive player, but sadly was never necessarily that great on defense, even in his best years.

I'm not sure what 31 year old Bobby brings to the table right now except that he can possibly do more on the court than Ryan Gomes, though his last two NBA seasons don't suggest that to be the case.

10 day contracts are what they are though, try-outs, so let's see what he does in his time here.

mttwlsn16 · Post #3 » by **mttwlsn16** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 6:45 pm

welcome back bob-sim. impress us please

playaloc916 · Post #4 » by **playaloc916** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 6:49 pm

Wow, time to dust off my ps2 and fire up NBA 2K5 again, lol. I didn't even know he was still playing basketball. Hopefully he still has something left.

Post #5 » by **thanumba2clippersfan** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 7:09 pm

I'm a bit surprised that we signed him, however I'm glad it's a 10 day contract though. I immediately thought about when he played with us in the past. He was my favorite Clipper during his breakout season and I was sad to see him go. I did work out for us though since he was overpaid and never played that well.

We'll see what Bobby currently has now and what he can bring to the team.

JayClips92 · Post #6 » by **JayClips92** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 7:37 pm

I mean he can't be any worse than Gomes has been

Cracka2Hi · Post #7 » by **Cracka2Hi** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 7:38 pm

You gotta think the team knows what they are doing, he must have been the best guy we worked out. I still think we need someone who can start at SG, but hopefully Simmons revives his career here!

WRau1 · Post #8 » by **WRau1** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 7:49 pm

Great pickup for you guys, he will help control your hooker population. During Simmon's time in Milwaukee, he was famous for picking up hookers then punching them right in the face and kicking them out of his moving car. He fights the good fight, he'll help keep your corners clean and prostitute free.

adiedanny · Post #9 » by **adiedanny** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 8:57 pm

WRau1 wrote:Great pickup for you guys, he will help control your hooker population. During Simmon's time in Milwaukee, he was famous for picking up hookers then punching them right in the face and kicking them out of his moving car. He fights the good fight, he'll help keep your corners clean and prostitute free.

You are kidding right? I never heard any reports of this before. Sounds a bit extreme and crazy to me.

Neddy · Post #10 » by **Neddy** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 10:01 pm

i thought i smelled desperation but looks like it was a hooker's snatch

Post #11 » by **mkwest** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 10:04 pm

Not what I was hoping for, but I can't complain about a player on a 10-day. It'll be an opportunity to see if he can add any positive value for the remainder of the season. At the same time, opportunities will open up starting on Thursday when players that were recently signed can be traded. During those 15 days, I'm sure that Neil will be on the phones seeing if he can make some more significant moves via trade.

Cracka2Hi · Post #12 » by **Cracka2Hi** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 10:15 pm

I think he'll help or we wouldn't have signed him. I see him taking the minutes Gomes has been getting. We really need a boost on the wings tho and I'm not sure he is the guy. Butler's play has become inconsistant and Foye doesn't seem to be the answer in the starting lineup. I'm not sure Simmons is the guy who can close games out when Butler and or Foye are struggling.

Neddy · Post #13 » by **Neddy** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 10:33 pm

i just hope this is a sign of a trade to come... gomes and cookie outbound please

LOJ · Post #14 » by **LOJ** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 12:14 am

WOW wrong thread. LOL

RiversideClips · Post #15 » by **RiversideClips** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 1:17 am

Is this move a buffer as to see who is available after March 1st? Does anyone think Bobby can re-produce from years past?
I liked Bobby at 26, not sure I like Bobby as a 32 year old journeyman who hasn't played in the NBA for a while.

mj_shoefanatic · Post #16 » by **mj_shoefanatic** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 2:56 am

I like this signing. Less Gomes please.

LOJ · Post #17 » by **LOJ** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 3:00 am

mkwest wrote:Not what I was hoping for, but I can't complain about a player on a 10-day. It'll be an opportunity to see if he can add any positive value for the remainder of the season. At the same time, opportunities will open up starting on Thursday when players that were recently signed can be traded. During those 15 days, I'm sure that Neil will be on the phones seeing if he can make some more significant moves via trade.

Did not want Bobby Simmons, but like you said 10-day isn't so bad. If he can come in and take over Gomes minutes we should be fine.

I want Neil to really work the phones for a decent wing.

Angel strike1 · Post #18 » by **Angel strike1** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 3:03 am

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/21 ... by_Simmons

last time he played with us he was most improved

repeat please

Angel strike1 · Post #19 » by **Angel strike1** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 3:04 am

just saw this.... last time he was with us he was most improved player

repeat magic please

Angel strike1 · Post #20 » by **Angel strike1** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 3:15 am

he was good free throw shooter. so less gomes good thing