Clippers work out Ivan johnson

Post #1 » by **og15** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 9:14 pm

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine
Clippers, I'm told, recently worked out Ivan Johnson after his China stint and are looking at a 10-day deal for former Hawk @kevinarnovitz
about 1 hour ago

According to Marc Stein the Clippers worked him out after his stint in China. He's been a name that has come up as a guy to help with the big man issue.

Verballer · Post #2 » by **Verballer** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 9:21 pm

Now we're talking!

Quake Griffin · Post #3 » by **Quake Griffin** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 11:03 pm

5 years and 27 million.

INK HIM!

no but srsly...I want some goons around here.
we're too nice and too loving.
We don't have a player as ugly as Marreese Speights and it bothers me.

McAdoo · Post #4 » by **McAdoo** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 11:19 pm

I really like the idea of trying him out, we could really use a bruiser down low, I just hope he can keep his anger to a minimum.

His rap sheet is impressive :lol:

He then transferred to the University of Oregon on a scholarship, but later left as his coach refused to extend his scholarship because of Johnson's "anger management issues"

After that, he played in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) with the Changwon LG Sakers and Jeonju KCC Egis from 2008-2010. He was "banned forever" from the KBL for directing the middle-finger gesture at a referee during the final game of the championship series. After the game, the KBL held a meeting and also decided to fine Johnson US$4,448.

On April 13, 2012, Johnson was sent home and fined an undisclosed amount of money for "conduct detrimental to the team."

On May 12, 2012, the NBA fined Johnson $25,000 for gesturing, again with his middle finger, at a Boston Celtics fan following the Hawks’ elimination from the playoffs

mj_shoefanatic · Post #5 » by **mj_shoefanatic** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 11:35 pm

bruiser w/ post & mid range game. Welcome aboard!

Ranma · Post #6 » by **Ranma** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 11:45 pm

It looks like we have to compete with the Knicks for both Johnson and Collins.

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Forte IV · Post #7 » by **Forte IV** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 12:12 am

I'd take Hollins over Collins. Plus we'd get a ton of unneeded publicity that could end up distracting the team.

Ranma · Post #8 » by **Ranma** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 12:23 am

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mttwlsn16 · Post #9 » by **mttwlsn16** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 12:39 am

Yes! Ivan! Make it happen!

And,

Collins is fkn awful. No one should have to"compete" to sign him. PASS.

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mttwlsn16 · Post #10 » by **mttwlsn16** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 1:37 am

Sounds like its almost a guarantee big baby will be with us

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TucsonClip · Post #11 » by **TucsonClip** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 2:14 am

Id take Johnson or Collins, but I would also like to see who is bought out in the next few days.

Post #12 » by **thanumba2clippersfan** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 2:36 am

Honestly we just need another big body. We need to sign someone. I'm sure that we'll find out soon. Maybe before the start of tomorrow's game.

kylem4711 · Post #13 » by **kylem4711** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 6:51 am

big baby is priority 1, then this psycho. i like his toughness. just with he was taller.

mttwlsn16 · Post #14 » by **mttwlsn16** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 7:31 pm

I really hope this guy at least gets a 10 day. I love his crazy toughness

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mj_shoefanatic · Post #15 » by **mj_shoefanatic** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 8:10 pm

kylem4711 wrote:big baby is priority 1, then this psycho. i like his toughness. just with he was taller.

Reggie Evans is the same height and we used him @C that one season.