KG Hired as Consultant for the Clippers

Devils Advocate · Post #1 » by **Devils Advocate** » Tue Jan 10, 2017 10:12 pm

I'm hearing from a close friend of mine that works for a pro team that KG has been hired as a consultant for the Clippers. Not seeing anything official anywhere but this guys always tells me news a day or so before it happens. Do you guys think this move will help the team or is it just Doc hiring someone else he likes personally?

Devils Advocate · Post #2 » by **Devils Advocate** » Tue Jan 10, 2017 10:50 pm

Well now its official

GuyverX · Post #3 » by **GuyverX** » Tue Jan 10, 2017 10:56 pm

Well this is better than hiring KG to play starting PF while Griffin is out. lol

I wish he done this with Paul Pierce instead of playing him too.

nickhx2 · Post #4 » by **nickhx2** » Tue Jan 10, 2017 11:03 pm

having a guy like this is only good news.

GuyverX · Post #5 » by **GuyverX** » Tue Jan 10, 2017 11:05 pm

He did work with them during training camp too so it must've been a good experience for both parties. I think he could help out Blake and DJ a lot. They now have Sam Cassell and KG on the staff. Talk about competitiveness.

Neddy · Post #6 » by **Neddy** » Wed Jan 11, 2017 5:18 am

time to hire Ray Allen as a "special mentor" for Austin. :-?

Post #7 » by **mkwest** » Wed Jan 11, 2017 7:02 am

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GuyverX · Post #8 » by **GuyverX** » Thu Jan 12, 2017 12:17 am

Neddy wrote:time to hire Ray Allen as a "special mentor" for Austin.

He's one of the greatest shooters of all time. Sounds good to me.

nickhx2 · Post #9 » by **nickhx2** » Thu Jan 12, 2017 1:28 am

it wouldn't be bad. one thing that ray allen perfected is consistency with his form.

Post #10 » by **thanumba2clippersfan** » Thu Jan 12, 2017 1:30 am

I like the move, I don't think it will hurt us. I'm surprised that it didn't happen sooner, since he was with us in training camp. Now Doc better not sign KG to a 10-day contract or for the vet minimum.

Wammy Giveaway · Post #11 » by **Wammy Giveaway** » Thu Jan 12, 2017 5:14 am

Kevin Garnett worked with the Clippers during training camp. Since his visit, the Clippers had a 14-2 start.

When KG left to do TV work, the Clippers went on a 6-game losing streak and suffered an 8-9 December.

KG is the Clipper's switch. Like Ann Wolfe, his presence helps maintain that mental toughness, something the Clippers clearly lack on their own, simply because they're too nice and meanness is not within their character. Doc Rivers has lost it with his three ejections this season. Now he's on the hot seat, his job on the line. Reuniting with Garnett saves his job, for the moment.

I don't think Ray Allen joins the Clippers. He bolted the Celtics Big 3 and joined forces with LeBron James. But there may be other former Celtics breed who hooks up with Doc. For example, I'd keep an eye on Rajon Rondo. He could become a buyout candidate and sign with the Clippers as a last ditch effort to salvage his position in the NBA.

However, an acquisition might not happen with the Clippers at all. Doc Rivers is very insistent on keeping the team together. He thinks not making a single transaction (no trades, no waives, no signings, no 10-day contract tryouts) will lead them to a championship, and it's not farfetched. The last team to win a championship without a single move mid-season is the 2010 Los Angeles Lakers...

The same team who Doc Rivers lost to as the Celtics head coach in the NBA Finals.

Post #12 » by **og15** » Fri Jan 13, 2017 12:20 am

Wammy Giveaway wrote:Kevin Garnett worked with the Clippers during training camp. Since his visit, the Clippers had a 14-2 start.

When KG left to do TV work, the Clippers went on a 6-game losing streak and suffered an 8-9 December.

KG is the Clipper's switch. Like Ann Wolfe, his presence helps maintain that mental toughness, something the Clippers clearly lack on their own, simply because they're too nice and meanness is not within their character. Doc Rivers has lost it with his three ejections this season. Now he's on the hot seat, his job on the line. Reuniting with Garnett saves his job, for the moment.

I don't think Ray Allen joins the Clippers. He bolted the Celtics Big 3 and joined forces with LeBron James. But there may be other former Celtics breed who hooks up with Doc. For example, I'd keep an eye on Rajon Rondo. He could become a buyout candidate and sign with the Clippers as a last ditch effort to salvage his position in the NBA.

However, an acquisition might not happen with the Clippers at all. Doc Rivers is very insistent on keeping the team together. He thinks not making a single transaction (no trades, no waives, no signings, no 10-day contract tryouts) will lead them to a championship, and it's not farfetched. The last team to win a championship without a single move mid-season is the 2010 Los Angeles Lakers...

The same team who Doc Rivers lost to as the Celtics head coach in the NBA Finals.

This makes it seem like KG was there while they were 14-2 then he left and then they went 8-9, this isn't true. Also the 8-9 in December includes an 0-5 stretch without Paul. Even though the team didn't maintain the crazy 14-2 pace, they were still 8-4 in December in the games Chris Paul played (55 win pace). Gotta pay attention to the details Wammy

nickhx2 · Post #13 » by **nickhx2** » Fri Jan 13, 2017 12:49 am

context and details

Post #14 » by **mkwest** » Fri Jan 13, 2017 9:01 am

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Post #15 » by **mkwest** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 7:54 am

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Post #16 » by **mkwest** » Wed Feb 22, 2017 10:50 pm

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Akklaim1 · Post #17 » by **Akklaim1** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 1:42 am

He's not required to wear Clipper gear?