Clippers reintroduce Lamar Odom (pg. 8)

[mike3]

Good to see Lamar seems focused plus happy to help win us some games.

[jflipclip]

I wonder if they upped the price of all those Odom clearance jerseys you always see at Target/TJ Maxx/Marshalls

[mkwest]

CLIPPERS INTRODUCE ODOM

"I felt he was committed and wanted to be back in a Clipper uniform and that's what I wanted to see," Del Negro said. "We want players here that are committed to the process, committed to the organization and the fan base."

He later added: "I feel better. I've had some time to try and get past some things. I'm looking forward to getting back on the court and playing at a high level. For a long time, the court has been like my sanctuary and for a minute there it wasn't and as an athlete sometimes you have to be honest with yourself and where you're at mentally and physically.

Sometimes when you're having a tough time mentally, it even affects [you] physically."

"His versatility gives you a lot of different options, offensively, defensively," Del Negro said. "He can space the court a little bit. We can post him up. He can play off the elbow. He makes plays. He's unselfish. He gives us some more length. We've just got to finish out the rest of the roster and obviously put him areas to be successful." On several occasions throughout the media session Monday, which lasted approximately 45 minutes, Odom mentioned Clippers stars Blake Griffin and Chris Paul. He called them both competitors and said he told them to embrace how hard winning can be.

"I've spoken to Chris and Blake and they're both excited and I've let them know that I appreciate that," Odom said. "Those guys set the tone last year with what they accomplished.

As for representing the Clippers for the second time in his career, Odom seems prepared for the challenge. "Personally, there feels like there's some unfinished business as a Clipper," he said. "I've got to watch from afar, watch them build what many consider now a program and build tradition. It started here with the practice facility and coach and keeping players such as Blake and Chris and starting from the ground up. They've just done things the right way."

Eric Patten, Clippers.com

[TwentyOne920]

If he posts even 3/4ths of his 6MOY numbers the Clippers look dangerous.

[mkwest]

If he posts even 3/4ths of his 6MOY numbers the Clippers look dangerous.

He is saying all of the right things. It's a contract season. He is back in LA and is looking to redeem himself. I was initially against the trade, but I'm beginning to buy into the deal. Our players have great chemistry and camaraderie with each other, so I think he'll have fun in the environment. I just hope it all translates to wins on the court.

[mkwest]

Before the Press Conference on Monday

[mj_shoefanatic]

Good to hear that, and I'm not happy about the Ryan Gomes news, he needs to br traded to a team where he can get solid minutes and show how good he is. Such as the LA Defenders

The NBA should have the worst NBA team play a 7 game series against the best D-League players every season.

Wanna start a petition?

[mkwest]