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An open letter to Clipper bandwagoners

Dear Laker Fans,

This may be a shocking time for all of you. It is tough to root for a losing team and it appears the Lakers may be headed that way soon. Us Clipper fans have been doing it for years now so we definitely understand your pain, we just ask that you do stay calm and resist the urge to do any rioting... again.

Now as I understand it many of you are switching teams and rooting for the Clippers now that we have CP3 (regarding that it may seem like we stole him from you, but direct all complaints to the office of David Stern... we aren't too thrilled with him either) and possibly one of the best starting lineups in the NBA. We Clipper fans are an accepting bunch and we will gladly have you in our wagon. There are, however, differences in Laker and Clipper culture so to avoid confusion and any embarrassing faux pas here's a list of thing you should know and a few rules you should follow.

1.Chances are good that the Clippers will be making the playoffs this year, and I know Laker fans generally like to show their joy of making playoffs by putting flags on their vehicles. We beg of you, please resist the urge! No Clipper flags!

2. When you are at a Clipper game you may notice that it is a little brighter in the arena. This is because the Clippers do not turn their lights of during the game. It may take a little while for your eyes to adjust but you'll be good by the 2nd quarter--promise! You may notice other areas where we aren’t as flashy as our co-tenants, but it’s okay, our cheerleaders are hotter.

3. If you are going to Clipper games then you may at first be confused by a gentlemen in a red and blue suit (he has a matching car as well). This man is Clipper Darrell. He is basically our Jack Nicholson and could be considered an unofficial mascot. He will yell very loudly (which could at first be off-putting if he sits in your row) and he may at some point start the wave.

4. Laker fans were lucky to have Chick Hearn as the commentator for their games. His passing was a great loss to the franchise and his replacements, to be honest, are terrible. Well now that you are Clipper fans, you will have the pleasure of listening to the greatest broadcasting duo in the NBA: Ralph Lawler and Mike Smith. Now Ralph Lawler is the one who really carries this team, but Mike Smith ain't too bad. Here are some Ralph Lawler-isms you should familiarize yourself with:

  • Oh-me-oh-my (said on an exciting plays such as fast-breaks and dunks)
  • BINGO! (said after 3 pointers)
  • Lawler's Law (first to 100 points wins)
  • Fasten your seat belts gang, it's down to the wire

5. Please watch the game when you are at the game. We old-school Clipper fans used to have the option to attend pretty much any Clipper game for like $10. With all these new fans those prices are sure to be gone, so if you are going to fill up a seat at Staples please actually watch the game instead of using it as some kind of show of status. After the game ends please peacefully drive home and stay there for the rest of the night. Resist any urge to light things on fire.

6. Laker fans have a tendency to overrate their players. Sit down when I tell you this, but, Kobe is not the greatest player to ever play the game, and he may not be the greatest player playing now… are you still there? Now us Clipper fans have much love for our savior, Blake Griffin, and I would very much give up a kidney for him; however, in rating him (and our other players) we have to stay objective. As a corollary to this please doesn’t suggest absurd trade scenarios ("Luke Walton for D. Rose is a great deal!")… actually... please refrain from all trade speculation.

7. The following former players are personae non gratae in Clipper Nation: Lamar Odom, Andre Miller, Elton Brand, Danny Ferry.

8. We don't get tacos so don't boo if we don't get a 100 points.

9. Your probably used to lines of celebrities filling the seats at Staples (by the way, we play there too... so don't get lost getting to the game) so far we have Frankie Munoz (who is no longer living in LA, but still sends twitter love to the nation), Penny Marshall, Billy Crystal, and that dad from That's So Raven. They don't attend as religiously as Jack so you may not see them as often.

10. We may be down by two points, up by thirty points, or down by twenty... It doesn't matter, unless you wife's in labor or you kids are burning down your house... You stay till the end of the game!

This should tide you new fans over for now. Welcome to Clipper Nation! Enjoy an exciting season of basketball!

Sincerely,

A Veteran Fan

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awesome post.

some things to consider adding.

Our celebs: i.e. , Penny Marshall, Frankie Munoz (soon to return from a hiatus, I’m sure), Billie Crystal (ditto), The dad from That’s So Raven (truly a prize there)…amongst some others to be listed.

We typically stay til the end of the game (by LA standards)

Our colors are Red Blue and White

We dont suggest trades for our worst player for the 2nd best player in the league

Our best player is not a demigod by default

We have no retired jerseys, nor championship banners….last time i checked.

We also play in the Staples Center

The LA Kings are the “owners” of the Staple Center

We don’t think fans of other teams are stupid because they are fans of other teams

…..am I missing anything

-It’s the Clippers

Energy * Focus * No Excuses
"For [Griffin] getting in the way of Andre Miller’s 40 yard dash?" -S. Perrin

by Takebb909 on Dec 15, 2011 12:57 AM PST reply actions  

I’ll add two of those to round it up to an even 10… thanks!

by shay on Dec 15, 2011 1:22 AM PST up reply actions  

lol the dad from That's So Raven

That’s what I call him too. I think I looked up his name once. When I was behind him in line for Wetzel’s Prezels, I noticed he has a very soft looking head.

"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden

by Erik O on Dec 15, 2011 1:45 AM PST up reply actions  

or Rihanna at last years Heat game

or Kate Upton at a game doing the Dougie!
http://youtu.be/LlAjSGEgrMI

"I gotta have more cowbell!"

by PV Mike on Dec 15, 2011 12:05 PM PST up reply actions  

yes more kate upton

definitely more kate upton. Need to get her in Jack’s seat.

by osamu on Dec 15, 2011 12:09 PM PST up reply actions  

I forgot

I sat close to Pat Sajak at a game last year.

"I gotta have more cowbell!"

by PV Mike on Dec 15, 2011 12:19 PM PST up reply actions  

MCD

I appreciate his support, but he’s still a bandwagon fan, haha. He’s a big time bulls fan, but I guess chose to come to a bunch of Clipper games.

by osamu on Dec 15, 2011 12:22 PM PST up reply actions  

Jessica Alba?

"The Milkshake" & DJ dunking on people.

by Peter B. Lap on Dec 15, 2011 4:08 PM PST up reply actions  

don't know if she was a fan

I think his husband is friend’s with baron and that’s why she went to games. OMG if Baron goes to to the Fakers i don’t think i could handle her rooting for them

by XXDC2XX on Dec 15, 2011 4:59 PM PST up reply actions  

Probably not a Clipper fan anymore then

Since the Clips traded her husband’s best friend to Siberia Cleveland. Breakups are hard.

Help us Altered Beast you're our only hope.

by ClipperChuck on Dec 15, 2011 5:47 PM PST up reply actions  

she goes to laker games also i believe

but the only hat that she can be seen wearing is a clippers hat

by herro on Dec 15, 2011 5:42 PM PST up reply actions  

some more

We might actually be down by 28 and win, often…

We can collapse in the third, but have show signs by coming back and winning.

We can be up by 30 and lose.

We are more fun to attend than a Lakers game.

I used top be a Lakers season ticket holder… really. I converted three years ago.

by clipperdaryl2 on Dec 16, 2011 7:18 PM PST up reply actions  

Quick Note:
“(he has a matching car as well).”

I’m not sure if thats the case anymore. I heard something happened to it….

"Things change when something is taken away from you" -BG32

by JackduhSun on Dec 15, 2011 1:01 AM PST reply actions  

The transmission died on him, had to get rid of it

"Every existing thing is born without reason, prolongs itself out of weakness, and dies by chance" -Jean-Paul Sarte

by Jayq on Dec 16, 2011 3:17 PM PST up reply actions  

Well

I think im going to embrace the new fans. Its not often a Clippers fan gets to enjoy having random others in cities like tucson follow the Clippers. Bandwagon fans are almost a sign of status, you gotta be good to have em. Now that we have em, its time to enjoy it. Those type of fans will always exist, right now theyre backing us.

by ClipperFon on Dec 15, 2011 1:06 AM PST reply actions  

And how will you react

to fans that were once Laker fans?

"Things change when something is taken away from you" -BG32

by JackduhSun on Dec 15, 2011 1:16 AM PST up reply actions  

Ignorance is bliss

If i dont know, it cant hurt me lol

by ClipperFon on Dec 15, 2011 8:11 AM PST up reply actions  

One more thing: if you're going to jump our bandwagon, try actually knowing something about basketball

I am open to Laker fans coming over, just not the ignorant ones (and we all know what I’m talking about)

"He has a tenacity to win and a tenacity to be out there and just kill people." -Baron Davis, on Blake Griffin

by Raining Buckets on Dec 15, 2011 1:13 AM PST reply actions  

I hate the ones that think

they can make a trade easily.

I remember hearing on the radio one guy mentioning trading for Dallas and just offering Bynum and 2 first rounds thinking that will work. Talk about idiot. I’m glad that radio host shut his ass up. This was exactly the reason why I don’t listen to 710, full of ignorant fans of the Lakers.

"Things change when something is taken away from you" -BG32

by JackduhSun on Dec 15, 2011 1:18 AM PST up reply actions  

710

The only host on 710 that is actually truthful is Colin and Stephen A Smith. Last night was the best when Laker fans were calling in and suggesting wierd trade and Stephen would said why? how? and finally Stop It! Jim Buss thanks for taking over as the Lakers Head Man! lol

It's Hip to be a Clip!

by ClipperOptik on Dec 15, 2011 10:12 AM PST up reply actions  

LMAO

Those callers were hilarious!! Stephen A. Smith is a Laker fan, but he is still one of the most objective sport radio hosts I have heard. He is very critical! Colin pisses me off, I actually like Max and Marcellous

"Every existing thing is born without reason, prolongs itself out of weakness, and dies by chance" -Jean-Paul Sarte

by Jayq on Dec 16, 2011 3:18 PM PST up reply actions  

+1

Energy * Focus * No Excuses
"For [Griffin] getting in the way of Andre Miller’s 40 yard dash?" -S. Perrin

by Takebb909 on Dec 15, 2011 2:25 AM PST up reply actions  

+1

"The Milkshake" & DJ dunking on people.

by Peter B. Lap on Dec 15, 2011 4:10 PM PST up reply actions  

i like kia's

Energy * Focus * No Excuses
"For [Griffin] getting in the way of Andre Miller’s 40 yard dash?" -S. Perrin

by Takebb909 on Dec 16, 2011 12:38 AM PST up reply actions  

one simple rule...

At your first game, sit down, watch the game, and be quiet.

In about…lets say 5 mins…this guy Blake Griffin will make an unbelievable dunk.

I will warn you now, the immediate side effects will probably cause you to either uncontrollably start yelling and cheering or even start crying at the amazing site or both. One the feelings settle momentarily, you will forget everything u ever knew about the lakers and lakers basketball. Welcome to Clipper Nation.

I Am Witness to the 1st BLAKE GRIFFIN Triple-Double! And the 2nd Triple-Double!

by KidJustin on Dec 15, 2011 1:28 AM PST via iPhone app reply actions  

ive become a good

master debator…

sorry just had to do it

Lob City

by Charles Ha on Dec 15, 2011 1:38 AM PST up reply actions  

oops

…where we formally formerly* discussed strategy and predictions.

"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden

by Erik O on Dec 15, 2011 1:39 AM PST up reply actions  

Or maybe we can close of registration? :p I kid, I kid…

by shay on Dec 15, 2011 1:39 AM PST up reply actions  

just have the registration include a test of basic NBA knowledge :)

"He has a tenacity to win and a tenacity to be out there and just kill people." -Baron Davis, on Blake Griffin

by Raining Buckets on Dec 15, 2011 1:41 AM PST up reply actions  

can we make them read

the Larry Coon’s CBA FAQ as part of the terms and conditions? haha

by osamu on Dec 15, 2011 1:59 AM PST up reply actions  

This assumes

They wouldn’t just scroll down and click yes.
… And that they can read.

by LA jaguars fan on Dec 15, 2011 8:50 AM PST up reply actions  

Great great post, btw

"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden

by Erik O on Dec 15, 2011 1:44 AM PST up reply actions  

Also don't pay attention

to Jax and John R when they tear into each other.

by BelgianClipper on Dec 15, 2011 2:28 AM PST up reply actions  

Interesting

I’m fairly new here but not new to the Clippers or online forum dedicated to the Clippers. Used to be very active on the RealGM boards and there we had a solid group of articulate, insightful regulars who maintained lively yet respectful dialogue about the Clippers. I’ve seen some of that here, but don’t know if it’s the format of the blog, but it’s by nature a lot more terse and reactionary which seems to lead to a lot of back and forth tweeter-like blasts without much true dialogue. Hope to see continued posts like yours where a fan actually has the presence and patience to type out a stream of coherent thoughts and the appropriate responses.

Remembers when you could buy a nosebleed ticket at the Sports Arena and end up courtside.

by ganima on Dec 15, 2011 8:56 AM PST up reply actions  

You stay classy San Diego Ganima

There will be less coherent thoughts when the young bandwagoners get onboard but there are definately some very knowledgable and insightful regulars on here (not that I’m amongst them!).

Bingo! Oh me oh my!

by ClippersUK on Dec 15, 2011 9:01 AM PST up reply actions  

neither am I

but practicing my English is always nice. Anyway the last few days were an absolute blast. Long live Neil Oshley (or Don Hollywood, as I will be calling him from now on)

by BelgianClipper on Dec 15, 2011 12:29 PM PST up reply actions  

also dont forget

if you go staples the night of the NOH vs. clippers u better give a standing O for EJ, Kaveman, and AFA

Max McCarthy

by Swagmeister33 on Dec 15, 2011 1:41 AM PST reply actions  

Most definitely

I won’t be there but I will give them a standing ovation in my dorm room.

"It's better to be an optimist who is sometimes wrong than a pessimist who is always right"unknown

by bestclipfan on Dec 15, 2011 12:52 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

Same here

Jets, Cowboys, Mets, Islanders, Bulls & Clippers

by Xfactor26 on Dec 16, 2011 9:11 AM PST up reply actions  

Wouldn't it be great if the sellout crowd chanted

Kaveman, Kaveman, Kaveman!

"I gotta have more cowbell!"

by PV Mike on Dec 15, 2011 1:08 PM PST up reply actions  

I'm sure Daryl could start that chant

"It's better to be an optimist who is sometimes wrong than a pessimist who is always right"unknown

by bestclipfan on Dec 15, 2011 6:13 PM PST up reply actions  

LOL... Love it!

I really hope the rioters don’t show up during our success.

"look, you can find any coach you want, bring him in here and run the situation. But I don't think they are going to do as good a job as I do." -Mike Dunleavy Sr.

by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Dec 15, 2011 2:07 AM PST reply actions  

LOL

well I’m more of a Laker fan than I am a Clippers fan but seeing as even nosebleeds for a Laker game cost like 60 bucks or more I’ve only been to Clippers games. Great post and yes every single retarded jackass Laker fan who sets stuff on fire and semi-riots after every title win should be put in stockings. That said Clips future looks really good just needa fill out that bench and get a reliable 2 guard cause Foye ain’t gonna cut it

by jlim4 on Dec 15, 2011 2:36 AM PST reply actions  

I love this post.

Also, we don’t go on forums and offer up stupid trades – how about we send Ryan Gomes, Brian Cook,Randy Foye and Mo Williams to Oklahoma for Kevin Durrant.

Bingo! Oh me oh my!

by ClippersUK on Dec 15, 2011 4:12 AM PST reply actions  

Oh man that's too much

we’re sending players with 37 letters in their name for someone with only 12? VETO!

Help us Altered Beast you're our only hope.

by ClipperChuck on Dec 15, 2011 5:20 AM PST up reply actions  

Seriously

"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden

by Erik O on Dec 15, 2011 10:30 AM PST up reply actions  

and learn to spell names

just because you add extra letters to Durant, doesn’t mean he’s worth more letters in a trade, haha

by osamu on Dec 15, 2011 12:20 PM PST up reply actions  

Lol

"Every existing thing is born without reason, prolongs itself out of weakness, and dies by chance" -Jean-Paul Sarte

by Jayq on Dec 16, 2011 3:22 PM PST up reply actions  

LMAO....great post

This is coming from a Rockets fan that hangs around the Clips Nation when they play the Rockets. Stay classy and smart, true Clippers fans!

by Texas08 on Dec 15, 2011 5:58 AM PST reply actions  

Thanks pal

Say, you don’t want to swap Ryan Gomes, Brian Cook, Randy Foye and Mo Williams for Kevin Martin do ya? LOL!!!!!!
Just kidding.

Bingo! Oh me oh my!

by ClippersUK on Dec 15, 2011 6:16 AM PST up reply actions  

nah man we would be giving up too much

they would have to through in Scola.

"It's better to be an optimist who is sometimes wrong than a pessimist who is always right"unknown

by bestclipfan on Dec 15, 2011 12:53 PM PST up reply actions  

Will we lose new homophobic bandwagoners

when Eric O posts a picture of the adonis-like mancrush Corey Maggette?

"I gotta have more cowbell!"

by PV Mike on Dec 15, 2011 9:01 AM PST reply actions  

It's not like I can help it

And everyone agrees with me… My girlfriend… Ralph… Mike… PV Mike… everyone.

"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden

by Erik O on Dec 15, 2011 10:49 AM PST up reply actions  

Have you seen Blake's calves in his sports illustrated shoot

that was beastly and sexy

Check out http://fullyclips.com/ - Really Great Clippers blog!

by peterghost on Dec 15, 2011 10:59 AM PST up reply actions  

Laminated and sitting atop my man-shrine.

"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden

by Erik O on Dec 15, 2011 1:46 PM PST up reply actions  

lol

gross

"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden

by Erik O on Dec 15, 2011 6:20 PM PST up reply actions  

Yes!

I used to think Corey was perfection until that SI shoot. Oh Me Oh My!!!!!!

"Success only comes before work inside of a dictionary!"

by Clipperoo on Dec 15, 2011 4:45 PM PST up reply actions  

LOL

Item #1… This morning as I was getting for work, I pulled out my red Clippers flag and put it on my car for my 210 freeway commute.

When we win the NBA Championship, it will be that much sweeter!

by danobaseball on Dec 15, 2011 9:55 AM PST reply actions  

lol, I rocked mine with pride during our last playoff stint.

now i just have my Clippers license plate holder that i’ve had for about 10 years.

Fire Jasen Powell!

by chrisd on Dec 15, 2011 10:57 AM PST up reply actions  

Bandwagon

I think as long time Clipper Fans we must decide who we accept onto our bandwagon? I suggest a test of knowledge because as you know Laker fans only think that two players play for the Lakers – Kobe and Shaq. Yes some Laker Fans still think Shaq is on the team and Phil is still coaching…

It's Hip to be a Clip!

by ClipperOptik on Dec 15, 2011 10:15 AM PST reply actions   1 recs

some still think kobe is 25

Worst part is when some “laker” fans don’t know two legendary lakers of the dark ages- smush parker and KWAM-AH brown. Also, when they don’t know some legends during the kobe-shaq era such as Mark Mad Dog Madsen and Slava.

Last thing is, lamar was drafted by and once played for … the clippers?!?!

is such a thing even possible?!?!?!? aliens…

by herro on Dec 15, 2011 5:48 PM PST up reply actions  

Great post!

“… that dad from That’s So Raven” We should also add “Prancer, dancer, bambi, you with the white ear, and you…” (From “Arthur Christmas”)

by Clippnosys on Dec 15, 2011 10:47 AM PST reply actions  

that giant guy from the green mile. he is also one of our fans!!!

by hans007 on Dec 15, 2011 12:35 PM PST up reply actions  

#11

Don’t automatically assume that we can “acquire” any player we want just because we are the best.

by bigfish81ss on Dec 15, 2011 11:25 AM PST reply actions  

How can you forget

JESSICA ALBA?

Even though she went only for baron ._.

Clippers '10-'11. I'm ready. Are they?

by iankobe on Dec 15, 2011 4:10 PM PST reply actions  

How about we disallow Laker fans?

They’ve been through thick and thick, they dont deserve to share our upcoming success

by AudioDope on Dec 15, 2011 7:45 PM PST reply actions  

I think we have guys like NewCavsFan that just like all the LA teams

But he admits this up front, and he’s kind of an ambassador over on their blog.

"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden

by Erik O on Dec 15, 2011 10:09 PM PST up reply actions  

Perhaps taking it a bit too far, but...

When the Clippers play the Lakers at home, I would LOVE it if the Clippers came out to Bob Dylan’s ‘Like A Rolling Stone’

http://www.metrolyrics.com/like-a-rolling-stone-lyrics-bob-dylan.html

Mystery Tramp = Josh McRoberts

Napoleon in Rags = Baron Davis

"I hope [Blake Griffin] dunks on me." - Ron Artest

by LancasterGordon4Eva on Dec 16, 2011 1:21 AM PST reply actions  

I think Times are a changing would be more appropriate

"It's better to be an optimist who is sometimes wrong than a pessimist who is always right"unknown

by bestclipfan on Dec 16, 2011 7:12 PM PST up reply actions  

Hate to say it but

How many new Laker fans will we see that would say “I also like the Clippers but I just like the Lakers more”.

when you hear the Clippers, it’s not going to be a joke anymore. I can guarantee you that -BG32

by cliptakular on Dec 16, 2011 1:23 AM PST reply actions  

I've seen Dennis Haysbert at many games...

Also, I still love EB. Sorry, can’t help it.

by lilahsdad on Dec 16, 2011 2:24 AM PST reply actions  

just say the President from 24 or Your in all state hands guy

he cbs show to as well. When you saw him did he have a different chick on his side. Every time i’ve seen him he has a diffrent woman ( the life)

by clip shot on Dec 16, 2011 10:51 AM PST up reply actions  

Yep!

He’s had a different girl each time. Funny.

by lilahsdad on Dec 16, 2011 1:21 PM PST up reply actions  

I have a friend who's a Lakers' fan... We're both from NY. I like the Bulls and Clips.

Funny enough, no one I know likes the Knicks. Make of that what you will.

Jets, Cowboys, Mets, Islanders, Bulls & Clippers

by Xfactor26 on Dec 16, 2011 9:14 AM PST reply actions  

19-yr veteran fan here, regular reader but seldomly comment...

who coincidentally decided to be more of a regular contributor this season before CP3 arrived. Seems like bad timing for guys like myself because, unfortunately we’ll inevitably be mistaken as a bandwagoner. le sigh

by ClipperLC on Dec 16, 2011 10:59 AM PST reply actions  

I was thinking the same

especially since I’m named after a former Laker and my favorite team has always been the Mavericks.

LeBron James - 0 Charles Barkley - 0 Karl Malone/John Stockton - 0 Sun Yue -1

by sun yue on Dec 18, 2011 4:39 AM PST up reply actions  

Awesome post

I guess I will have to make my comments more mature than simple “that’s what she said.” Oh well, this is the price for following a team on the rise.

"Every existing thing is born without reason, prolongs itself out of weakness, and dies by chance" -Jean-Paul Sarte

by Jayq on Dec 16, 2011 3:25 PM PST reply actions  

An example of Laker fan's ignorance or deep fear?
BA_Turner Brad Turner
RT @janiscarr: Crowd chants “Clippers suck” before Mike Brown begins explaining what the Lakers will be doing. More drills before actually playing

"Every existing thing is born without reason, prolongs itself out of weakness, and dies by chance" -Jean-Paul Sarte

by Jayq on Dec 16, 2011 3:28 PM PST reply actions  

that's not ignorance

Its a rivalry, they seem to be staring to feel the way we feel about them.

by XXDC2XX on Dec 16, 2011 5:16 PM PST up reply actions  

I'm curious about the preseason games

could get quite intense… the New Clips want to show they are real and the Old Lakers will want to show they are still relevant.

Your capslock is stuck, please buy a new keyboard

by BelgianClipper on Dec 17, 2011 6:17 AM PST up reply actions  

MUCH LOVEE

AWESOME POST! I could not agree more +100

by jerbear1993 on Dec 16, 2011 4:15 PM PST reply actions  

Vanessa Bryant may join the bandwagon?

She filed for divorce today. Poor Kobe. Poor Lakers.

by laknights on Dec 16, 2011 4:54 PM PST reply actions  

LMAO

Jets, Cowboys, Mets, Islanders, Bulls & Clippers

by Xfactor26 on Dec 16, 2011 8:13 PM PST up reply actions  

Poor Kobe?

He’s completely morally bankrupt. What took her so long? The guy is a pig on & off the court. Was I secretly rooting for him to come to the Clippers during his last contract negotiations? Maybe.

by sttrumpet on Dec 16, 2011 7:51 PM PST reply actions  

tix prices are rising

my days of getting unbelievable deal are over

by ImranQ on Dec 16, 2011 8:23 PM PST reply actions  

I almost had a heart attack when i got my season tix and saw the face value on the tickets for the Heat, Laker and Celtics games. Doesn’t help me because I go to every game, but for those who sell their tickets, they certainly came up this year.

by lbclips on Dec 17, 2011 10:30 AM PST up reply actions  

Clips Nation Night

I haven’t attended before, but are there going to be any this season?

by Hip to Clip on Dec 17, 2011 2:04 PM PST reply actions  

most likely not

tickets are gonna be pricey this year

by LJ Hann on Dec 17, 2011 3:54 PM PST up reply actions  

New menmber/supporter :)

hi guys n girls new clippers supporter here , i wouldnt say im a bandwagon fan as ive never supported a team in the nba before.
that said ive watched the nba on and off for about 5 years and in that time ive liked what you guys have done with your team :)
chris paul was my fav player in the league until blake exploded into the league that guy had me tuning into more n more clips games when i got the chance :)
now you have chris paul aswell , damn you guys are going to be so good to watch , for the first time since i started watching the nba have i found myself drawn to being loyal to a team.
win or lose ill be hanging around as its not the prospect of winning that has caused me to commit to one team , its the prospect of the most entertaining team for me being on the court giving it their all , the pride and passion of the fans support for there team much of which ive read on this website and well the desire to see the other LA team fail .
ive been lurking around these forums for awhile reading up on your team (i beleive it was something like caw caw caw :) ) ive read up on the last decade of lets say dissapointment , elton brand , of what getting baron davis meant to the club and what his trade to the cavs also meant , of aquiring the now dubbed commissioner gordon of his growth with the team and of the heart break many players have felt having traded him away . this is a fan base that ive been looking for , a fan base worthy of respect and worthy of having a great team in the nba.

so i here by pledge my loyalty to the clippers where eva there ship might sail and while i wasnt aboard for the rough seas please try not to judge me for it for to long :)

ps: i tried searching for the glossary but as someone said it is quite hard to find ;)

by Zyler on Dec 19, 2011 7:43 PM PST reply actions  

Best wishes from a fan of the east coast Clips

That’s right, there’s a Net fan in the house. Our two teams have many shared traits, most of which are too painful to get into here. And why bother? Things are looking great in Clipperland and I’m happy for you. Your team looks terrific and I’ll be rooting for them until they face us in the finals. Best wishes and enjoy what will be a very special run.

66-0

by jabez on Dec 21, 2011 8:44 AM PST reply actions  

I think we all agree

that its a bad taste in style to wear a lakers jersey in a Clippers-Heat, Suns, Mavs etc. etc… game. I suggest we don’t do the same when the lakers play someone else (Not that Clipper fans will of course).

when you hear the Clippers, it’s not going to be a joke anymore. I can guarantee you that -BG32

by cliptakular on Dec 21, 2011 9:01 AM PST reply actions  

Pizza!!

we’re cheap, like to drink and are pissed off.

WHO WANTS A FREE SHARPIE?? -- Blake Griffin

by ClipperBEAST on Dec 22, 2011 8:33 PM PST reply actions  

so do these rules apply to new fans that arent converting from the lakers?

I officially jumped on the bandwagon once the Clips drafted both of my UGA boys. I’m a die hard UGA fan and all of my pro loyalties are with teams that have players from when i was in college at Georgia. Therefore I am a White Sox fan(Gordon Beckham), Lions(Stafford), Bengals(AJ Green, Geno Atkins), and now a Clippers fan. This will also be my first year being an NBA fan, but trust me I know my sports.

Just need to know how to prove Im not a bandwagon fan(I hate the entire concept of loyalties based on performance). I never leave a game early. And I try not to let my homerism goggles overhype a player. And to put things in perspective, Ive lost my voice yelling at a baseball game.

Anyways, here is to a great season!

Life will always throw you curves, just keep fouling them off... the right pitch will come, but when it does, be prepared to run the bases. ~Rick Maksian

by oneloyaldawg on Dec 28, 2011 8:09 AM PST reply actions  

Welcome

We look forward to your participation and watching the UGA rookies. We also gained many new fans when Eric Gordon arrived.

"Who wants a free Sharpie?"

by PV Mike on Dec 28, 2011 9:21 AM PST up reply actions  

Welcome aboard!

As a Boise State fan, I have a lot of respect for the Dawgs and their fans.

Clippers // Chargers // Rays // Boise State
"The Lakers do win games. But things can change." - Blake Griffin

by 82-0 on Dec 28, 2011 1:22 PM PST up reply actions  

Welcome!

We are looking forward to seeing what Thompkins and Leslie can provide. We are hoping that they are a couple of 2nd Round steals!

"look, you can find any coach you want, bring him in here and run the situation. But I don't think they are going to do as good a job as I do." -Mike Dunleavy Sr.

by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Dec 28, 2011 5:27 PM PST up reply actions  

I think they are definitely a steal

Trey’s biggest downfall was his conditioning, which was mostly a result of his ankle injury at the beginning of last year. He has obviously worked hard at getting in better shape, and it shows.

Travis has only gotten better and better each year. The talent is there, as you all know, he just has to fine tune the skills. Can the Clippers have their own dunk contest with him and Blake?

Life will always throw you curves, just keep fouling them off... the right pitch will come, but when it does, be prepared to run the bases. ~Rick Maksian

by oneloyaldawg on Dec 29, 2011 7:05 AM PST up reply actions  

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