Camby Press Conference

by Steve Perrin on Jul 18, 2008 3:19 PM PDT

Hot off the presses, the Clippers have scheduled their Press Conference to introduce Marcus Camby to the LA media. It will occur Monday at 3:30.

So any theories that the Clippers traded for him in order to package him for someone else (or rather, that the absence of a press conference somehow validates these theories) can be put to rest for now.

Sure, the guy was pissed about being traded for air. Who wouldn't be? He specifically said that he felt like he was being made a scapegoat for the team's playoff failures. But I don't think that is any reflection on the Clippers. I haven't seen any quotes that say that he doesn't want to play here, or that he doesn't like the city. He liked Denver. He did a ton of charity work there. He's mad that he's being shipped out. But he'll show up to work everyday, and he'll lead the league in blocked shots as a Clipper, just like he does every year.

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If anything...

Hopefully he plays with a huge chip on his shoulder to stuff it down Denver’s throat.

Hadn’t seen much on rumors about The Clips getting him to package him for someone else though.

"Lets get one thing straight, the only reason you are conscious right now is because I don't feel like carrying you." - Jack Bauer

"Consequences, Schmonsequences, as long as I'm rich." - Daffy Duck

by Badd on Jul 18, 2008 4:39 PM PDT reply actions

1st Post

Did not know that this site existed. Came across it when I was checking all the FElton news. I’m here to stay. I’m the only Clip fan I Know (besides my wife and child). Glad to see there are alot of us. Purchased a FElton jersey 2 months ago, never got to where it. Glad I kept the tags on it and got my cash back. Not much to say on my first post but FElton again.

One thing… Why do you guys call the warriors Dubs?

by ClippinSince89 on Jul 18, 2008 5:03 PM PDT reply actions

Same reason

We refer to the President as Dubya.

by supac on Jul 18, 2008 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions

Welcome

We are a secret society of Clippers fans. We are not many, but our Nation is growing.

As supac said, Dubs is short for W, which is short for Warriors. It also may be a play on the Bay Area’s version of the English language. Good question, though.

F-Elton!

by mikey p on Jul 19, 2008 7:25 AM PDT up reply actions

Camby's D

Any thoughts on the viewpoint that Camby’s defense is overrated? It’s a prevalent notion that most “roamers” – J-Smooth included – are just preying on smalls driving in the lane. These roamers are often criticized for actually being playing poor straight man-up defense. AK47 is one guy who plays defense well both as a roamer and as a man-to-man defender.

Pickaxe and Roll explains.

by supac on Jul 18, 2008 5:05 PM PDT reply actions

He's tryin

But the comparison to Nene is brutal. Nene played only 266 minutes across 16 games last season.

That’s a lot of faith.

Like 5 of those games were against the bottom of the league. Wow, you shut down the Seattle SuperRookies.

And again its a small sample, but when Nene played without Camby, the Nuggets rebounding went to crap.

Get me BD and 75 and I'm in

by John R on Jul 18, 2008 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions

If the Clippers somehow traded for LeBron James or Chris Paul

there would be a lot of “yeah, but’s” from the Rosen’s and Hollinger’s of the world.

Clipper-skepticism runs deep in America.

F-Elton!

by mikey p on Jul 19, 2008 7:27 AM PDT up reply actions

Pickaxe

Jeremy knows his stuff. He’s obviously dealing with a very upset fan base right now, and he’s trying to get everyone to calm down. Bloggers and fans don’t pay the luxury tax – owners do – but Jeremy knew something had to happen. So he’s telling everyone ‘Hey, this is the deal they had to make, and it’s not that bad.’ When you read all of his posts, he’s already written off 08-09 and is counting on the Nugs using the trade exception they got in this deal before draft day 2009. So he knows it hurt the team for the time being. He’s a realist.

As for the post about Camby’s D, I tend to agree. Camby is a poor on-the-ball defender. (Josh Smith is an atrocious on-the-ball defender.) BUT, he’s still a game changer because he’s such an incredible shot blocker. Yes, he gets them on the weak side. So what? They’re still blocks, not to mention all the shots he changes and intimidates. Kaman and Camby will struggle some against really talented bigs – and against teams with two good bigs, or one who plays on the perimeter. But most teams have at least one guy who you can ignore (a little) and that will be Camby’s assignment.

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by Steve Perrin on Jul 19, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions

Is he pissed that they are trading him for "air"

or is he pissed that they traded him instead of AI or Carmelo . . .

by Jax on Jul 18, 2008 5:30 PM PDT reply actions

I think he is just pissed

that he was traded at all…without warning to boot!

by Clip Show on Jul 19, 2008 7:22 AM PDT up reply actions

Something interesting in Vegas

I came to watch the tail end of the summer league, and buy my annual ‘souvenir’ – $20 on the Clips to win the NBA Championship. What’s interesting is that the Clips have gone from 125/1 to 30/1 in the last couple of weeks.

Someone else is being optimistic, eh?

by RichardSP on Jul 19, 2008 1:26 AM PDT reply actions

That's pretty cool

Thanks for sharing

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by Steve Perrin on Jul 19, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Camby had positive things to say about the Clips

Here. Likes BD, Kaman and AT. No ill will towards the Clips.

Of course he is chapped at Denver, but he says he will be a professional about it.

F-Elton!

by mikey p on Jul 19, 2008 7:47 AM PDT reply actions

Please...

I’ve always thought that Camby is the MAN! He does the dirty work that NOBODY wants to do. He’s been on my fantasy basketball team two years in a row :) I still think he’s the MAN! Here’s to Camby remaining a Dominant Defensive Presence. Let’s have a good and healthy season(or two). Go Clips!!

by Mr. Irrelevant on Jul 19, 2008 9:26 AM PDT reply actions