I'm in...
by Steve Perrin on Jun 6, 2009 2:56 PM PDT
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PrintI'm at the training center, waiting for the workout to start.
Just said hi to Lisa Dillman. Lots of media here, national media too. Bucher, Aldridge, etc. Ralph's here, looking very casual.
Also some VIP fan types... Matthew Lillard... no Billy, no Frankie.
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He's warming up...
Stretching out with the trainers… It’s a little surreal, one basketball player getting wrmed up while about 100 people with laptops and cameras watch semi-sliently from the sidelines.
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
He's a big dude...
And he looks like a rock… I mean, that is one impressive looking guy.
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
what's E3?
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
Wow, you're such a geek...
And that’s coming from a blogger!
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
by Steve Perrin on Jun 6, 2009 11:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Hurts
"So what are the odds that the Clippers can compete next season given their limited flexibility? Slim and none."
Funny
Good to have JohnR humor appearing from time to time these days.
No
A little Rock Band with the family from time to time, that’s about it. We’ve always had whatever the latest Nintendo console is, for the family friendly stuff. The 13 year old of course wants to play shooters now and plays them at his friends houses. But I never got into it.
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
Hurts again
"So what are the odds that the Clippers can compete next season given their limited flexibility? Slim and none."
Whoa...
He gets up for a guy that size – head near the rim, and he’s basically just coasting
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
I'll tell you this...
Kim Hughes is a petty tall dude… he’s taller then Griffin.
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
I'll try...
I was planning to introduce myself. I actually don’t see him right now.
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
I don't see him
Which surprises me. He was filling in for Henry on TrueHoop yesterday… maybe he still is (whoa, did you see that? Oh that’s right, you didn’t, but I did)
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
Man..
Fred vinson just threw him a lob that hit the top of the square on the backbaord – Griffin got it off the glass and slammed it anyway…
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
He's working face up moves now...
Turn and shoot… or turn and drive. I’m not crazy about his shooting motion. He’s got a little hitch. But the ball has good rotation and it goes in.
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
Maybe you can comment on the hitch when he answers questions?
Is there a q and a scheduled? With BG and Dun?
yes...
Send me questions and i’ll ask if I get a chance and they’re not stupid questions…
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
by himself
Kim Hughes and Fred vinson are the blocking dummies
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
He's all of that...
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
Hate to say it...
but his shooting mechanics need work. It could be a good thing. He’s known to be a hard worker and a quick study. Maybe his shooting can be significantly improved. but he tends to shoot on the way down, and his extension is not great.
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
there's two sides of the court
usually when I think ‘He can’t play there’ it’s because of defense. ‘He can’t defend there.’ So the first question is does he have the lateral quickness to defend the three, and most people think he does. On offense, he won’t be super effective away from the basket right now, or rather, defenders are going to give him space and dare him to shoot. this is where the Karl Malone comparison break down for the time being. Of course, Malone wasn’t a great shooter early in his career.
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
The 09-10 Clippers
The 5 position dunk contest. Mike Taylor at the 1, EJ at the 2, Thornton at the 3, Griffin at the 4, DJ at the 5. I’d pay to watch.
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
Bring in Baron and Fred Jones off the bench
They were once great dunkers as well.
F-Elton!
Wow...
I forgot about Fred Jones. He seemed like he could still do it a couple of times last year. Baron’s name is missing on purpose. Did he dunk all season? Seriously, has he EVER dunked as a Clipper? This is THE story of his season in LA, when you think about it.
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
Questions:
- The obvious is does he think he can play the three…
- Was he coasting the sprint or any other part of the workout in the predraft camp because of injury or soreness?
He wanted to be in a big market
I doubt he has this many ppl covering him at okc, it would just a be a beat writer and Taylor griffin. But this is due to the laker coverage.
He's watching...
Has interjected a couple of times…
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
Clippers 1970
Jeff of the Clippers is sitting next to me… they’re posting videos as we go… here comes number 5
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
sorry...
Clippers 1970 is the youtube channel if you want to find the videos
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
The shot
His shot has the big time hitch like Steve said. It’s amazing though how silky smooth he is before he goes to shoot. Everything is just so fluid.
Working the pick and pop now
He can’t be happey with the way he’s shooting… but it’s a super weird setting. He’s under a microscope here.
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
He's getting a little frustrated...
He’s competitive. Not happy with the way he’s shooting.
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
Hard to tell in a one on zero workout...
But he has missed badly from the right.
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
That's the stuff...
They’re now running the pick and pop, and letting him up fake and go past the closeout. A few impressive dunks, and now the free throws are going in.
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
Media circus
Steve do you think the Clips did the right thing by letting everyone attend or is this turning into a media circus?
Yes..
But we won’t know until the coverage comes in. If all it does it get the national media into this facility, which is a major departure for the organization, it seems like a positive. But clearly it would be better for everyone if he was hitting his jumpers.
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
Great Point
I was thinking that—just getting all of these reporters into the new Clipper training facility is a major coup. That, plus showing off future Clipper BG, would add up to a little respect in most situations.
It should be interesting to see if there are any good, knowledgable questions about the Clips roster and its future. And I’d be curious to hear about the general vibe you get from Dunleavy: stubborn jerk, professional, enthusiastic? He should be excited about the Clippers prospects.
rebounding and filling lanes...
He can do this.
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
Do you see chad ford there?
And can you punch him for all his stupid comments.
He's in Italy...
at the Treviso Euro rookie camp. I actually was wanting to see him for that same reason.
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
Ric Bucher is 3 feet from me right now.
You want I should kick him? Guilt by association.
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
Naw, I'm okay w/ Kobe's mystery lover.
Although, it would send a message to Ford
Just got word on the press conference...
MDsr first… BG second..
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
just wrapped
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
dribbling drills
two balls at once, 2 inches off the ground, through the legs… impressive…. he’s got skillz
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
A round of applause..
That was a little cheesey
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
Not sure of the logistics on the presser...
probably won’t be live blogging it… talk to you soon.
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
more coming...
they’re having some technical difficulties right now… the workout videos are mostly up, and the press conference stuff will be coming soon.
In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd
This just in from Chad Ford
Because of Blake’s hitch in his release, the clippers are looking to trade the #1 pick for a player without a hitch..
I think that’s going to be on Ford’s next Draft Rumors section
He might be a little rusty
I can’t imagine he has worked out much since the end of March Maddness.
In Gordon we trust
Mildly exciting way to pass a saturday afternnon....
He looks OK in the videos…then again, its one on zero, so its hard compare to anything…
This is going to be my team, and we're going to rise together.
-Clipper Darrell
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