Clippers Locker Room Falling Apart

[SpecialQue]

Saw this linked on another Clippers thread. It deserves it's own thread if one hasn't been made already.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-....column?page=1

The Clippers are in trouble.

They got their 50th win of this storybook season Wednesday night, a franchise record, but internal problems seriously threaten their chances for extraordinary postseason success.

The feel-good Clippers are gone, with DeAndre Jordan and Blake Griffin's immaturity dragging the team down.

Jordan wants nothing to do with Coach Vinny Del Negro because he blames Del Negro for burying him on the bench.

Yet Jordan's inability to play consistently or make free throws, thereby turning the ball over to the opposition much like a turnover, makes him a liability in close games.

The Clippers' future success is tied to Griffin's becoming as mature as he is a high-flying superstar. It would be nice, maybe even vital to the team's success, if it happened overnight.

Griffin has already improved his game at the foul line and shooting from the outside. But he must do the same as a team player rather than aligning himself with the most disgruntled player on the team.

The other night in Sacramento, Griffin and Jordan exchanged words on the bench. Griffin told Jordan he best never again stare him down as he did when Griffin failed to give Jordan a good pass for a dunk.

[QUOTE]The pair have also grown tired of Chris Paul's voice, which is understandable at times.

Paul, very much like Kobe Bryant

[red1]

someone unban clippersfan so we can troll him

[fsvr54]

The other night in Sacramento, Griffin and Jordan exchanged words on the bench. Griffin told Jordan he best never again stare him down as he did when Griffin failed to give Jordan a good pass for a dunk.

[chazzy]

Could just be sensationalism by Simers

[Real Men Wear Green]

Just like how winning is a cure-all, losing is a screw-all. They're struggling of late so people are getting grumpy. And Paul and Griffin openly lusting after KG (presumably for DJ) also must have hurt a little.

[RoundMoundOfReb]

someone unban clippersfan so we can troll him

This.

[qrich]

TJ Simers is an absolute moron and has always shown the Clippers in a negative light. Even here, he has no sources and only a single quote, don't know how the editors let this be published.

However, when it comes to the Jordan vs Vinny issue, I side with Jordan on it, fully. Sure, DeAndre is inconsistent and atrocious from the line but Ryan Hollins is not any better, so why not let your overpaid big man get the playing time if he has no one superior behind him?

Jordan does need to stop being a jokester though. And Blake needs to figure out what is wrong with him.


And for those of you that want to troll CF86, he posts on Clippers TopBuzz so hop on over there.

[b0bab0i]

VDN needs to get canned.

[Blue&Orange]

http://www.falconstructural.co.uk/

[Blingster]

This is starting to be pretty widely reported.

The only question I have is this.. If Chris Paul is THE best leader in the leauge, why is he allowing this to happen in his locker room?

[dbk123]

fukkin lold at "The pair have also grown tired of Chris Paul's voice"



damn wtf is happening to the clipps though. A few months ago i was certain theyd make it to the wcf and possibly the finals...

[coin24]

Clippers finding ways to be there usual POS selves please continue

[Blingster]

fukkin lold at "The pair have also grown tired of Chris Paul's voice"



damn wtf is happening to the clipps though. A few months ago i was certain theyd make it to the wcf and possibly the finals...

When they were on their 17 game streak, they were looking pretty damn good. It seems like there is something in the water in LA.. Both the Clipps and Lakers have all the talent they need to win, just not the chemistry or coaching to get them there.

[DuMa]

they're going thru some tough times but they'll get over it

[k0kakw0rld]

When they were on their 17 game streak, they were looking pretty damn good. It seems like there is something in the water in LA.. Both the Clipps and Lakers have all the talent they need to win, just not the chemistry or coaching to get them there.

Or the LEADERS