kombayn wrote:I think it helps to have him on the sidelines, who knows, Chauncey may have backed up Vinny Del Negro and the staff after they lost those 3 games. I have to say though, the Clippers as a team, coaching staff and locker-room as a whole over the home-stand and last game that they're for real. Now we get this win against the Lakers tomorrow and in convincing fashion, we have nothing to lose at this point and the confidence along with trust for the whole team & organization will be there for the playoffs.
There's a clip in one of the game threads of Chauncey talking to the team during the timeout and Vinny taking notes (kidding, but maybe not
).
According to a STH who was recently invited to a Chalk Talk (led by Neil, Roeser, Vinny and Ralph), Neil and co. wanted Chauncey to be involved in some form or fashion with team after he retires and gave him offers that included front office positions, broadcast commentary, etc. Chauncey said no and that he wanted to be with the players on the sidelines and in the locker room. I totally feel that organization has done all the right things in making him feel welcomed here. Hanging his jersey up every game and wanting him to be a part of the club even after he hangs it all up for good. Players want to feel wanted (which was part of Mo's issue). Chauncey was traded away by his hometown team and cut/amnestied by the team that acquired him even though he was healthy. We've stood by him even injury, so it's encouraging that he may one day be sitting on the sidelines as part of the staff.
that would actually be hilarious. Someone should tweet that to the players
