Los Angeles Clippers: Instant Changes, Instant Hope? [2002-????]

[DanMTheMan]

Introduction:

Alright, so I decided to do a dynasty of this game after I unloaded 5 players and 5 draft picks to pick-up only three players to potentially do what the current Clippers franchise has failed to do.....win a NBA Championship. As you might be able to tell from the title, I'm starting in year 2002 and HOPEFULLY creating a franchise that will last for some years. Reason I'm saying hopefully is that I have successfully killed 5 teams in my last 5 games.

 

So, as "trypio" is doing with his Timberwolves....I also want to do better than the IRL Clippers:

- For the 2002-2003 Season, the Clippers finished in 7th with a record of 27-55 / In-Game, my Clippers went 46-36, finishing in 4th, losing in the First Round of the Playoffs

 

A look at the Clippers:

• 
  
• Total Salary: $40,198,558
  
• Cap Room: $101,442
  
• Budget Room: $11,718,535
  

 

Roster:

Centers:

• Michael Olowokandi
  
• Sean Rooks
  

 

Power Forwards:

• Lamar Odom
  
• Chris Wilcox
  
• Melvin Ely
  
• Cherokee Parks
  
• Elton Brand
  

 

Small Forwards:

• Tremaine Fowlkes
  

 

Shooting Guards:

• Michael Jordan
  
• Reggie Miller
  
• Marko Jaric
  

 

Point Guards:

• Andre Miller
  

 

Closing Thoughts:

I need to start going for youth whenever I get some draft picks. Also, I'm weak at both Point Guard and Small Forward. Might add pictures in the future as I'm on the fence about those at the moment. My next post will be when the 2002-2003 Season begins as I already have made my Preseason moves and finished the Preseason.

[Active Jerichoholic]

Interesting premise having two of the best players ever in the year they started slowing down (or retired after in MJ's case). Will definitely be following this!

[DanMTheMan]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Active Jerichoholic" data-cite="Active Jerichoholic" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36513" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Interesting premise having two of the best players ever in the year they started slowing down (or retired after in MJ's case). Will definitely be following this!</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Welcome aboard! Yeah, I hope MJ sticks around after this season ends *crosses fingers*</p>

[DanMTheMan]

<div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:24px;"><span style="font-family:'Arial Black';"><strong>Right Before the 2002-2003 All-Star Break</strong></span></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p>

Clippers current Record:</p><p> </p><p>

<a href="http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/DanMTheMan/media/LA%20Clippers/LAClippers-RecordrightbeforeAll-StarBreak_zpsbb04b874.png.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w534/DanMTheMan/LA%20Clippers/LAClippers-RecordrightbeforeAll-StarBreak_zpsbb04b874.png</span></a></p><p> </p><p>

Standing:</p><p> </p><p>

<a href="http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/DanMTheMan/media/LA%20Clippers/LAClippers-CompleteStandingRIGHTBEFOREthestartofAll-StarBreak_zpscc5f447a.png.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w534/DanMTheMan/LA%20Clippers/LAClippers-CompleteStandingRIGHTBEFOREthestartofAll-StarBreak_zpscc5f447a.png</span></a></p><p> </p><p>

Thoughts - Ugh....so, with my current roster it seems I CAN do better than the 02-03 Clippers as I am sitting RIGHT in 4th hole at the moment, and RIGHT at 26-25. We are doing better at home [14-9] than on the road [12-16]. <strong>ALSO</strong>... I'm gonna add photos at the start of next season, might make my Preseason...Pre-All-Star Break..Post-All-Star Break...and possibly Post-Season "Reviews" fuller.</p><p>

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</p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Trades:</span></strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p>

TO GOLDEN STATE - SG Marko Jaric, PF Melvin Ely, & PF Chris Wilcox</p><p>

TO CLIPPERS - SF Mike Dunleavy & PF Guy Rucker</p><p>

Thoughts - As I said earlier, I do need "more" Small Forwards and I managed to find someone who was worth it and as I was looking through the trad menu, Dunleavy. It was....not easy to unload even more this season, but necessary in my opinion. SINCE the trade though, he hasn't REALLY shown it was worth it...we've gone 10-10 in the 20 games since making the trade.</p><p>

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</p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Injury Report:</span></strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p>

- January 17th, Elton Brand goes back onto Disabled List with a Pinched Nerve. He is out 19 days.</p><p>

- January 31st, Michael Olowokandi does onto Disabled List with a Jammed Finger. He is out 3 days.</p><p> </p><p>

Thoughts: Ouch...earlier in the season, literally the third game of the year, we lost Elton Brand for 59 days with an injury. He isn't being a reliable PF, thank god we at least have Odom right behind him...</p>

[trypio]

Glad to see I'm not alone anymore here. Good luck with the Clippers, quite a nice roster you have.

[DanMTheMan]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="trypio" data-cite="trypio" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36513" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Glad to see I'm not alone anymore here. Good luck with the Clippers, quite a nice roster you have.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Hello trypio! Yeah, you aren't alone in this section of the boards anymore. Thank you for the luck....I need it badly.</p><p> <hr></p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-family:'Arial Black';"><span style="font-size:24px;"><strong>After the 2002-2003 All-Star Break</strong></span></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> Clippers current Record:</p><p> <a href="http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/DanMTheMan/media/LA%20Clippers/LAClippers-RecordrightbeforePost-Season_zps0597ae71.png.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w534/DanMTheMan/LA%20Clippers/LAClippers-RecordrightbeforePost-Season_zps0597ae71.png</span></a></p><p> </p><p> Standing:</p><p> <a href="http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/DanMTheMan/media/LA%20Clippers/LAClippers-CompleteStandingRIGHTBEFOREthestartofthePost-Season_zps9a1eec2a.png.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w534/DanMTheMan/LA%20Clippers/LAClippers-CompleteStandingRIGHTBEFOREthestartofthePost-Season_zps9a1eec2a.png</span></a></p><p> </p><p> Playoff Brackets:</p><p> <a href="http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/DanMTheMan/media/LA%20Clippers/LAClippers02-03Post-SeasonBracketBEFOREBeginning_zps8f4bed8a.png.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w534/DanMTheMan/LA%20Clippers/LAClippers02-03Post-SeasonBracketBEFOREBeginning_zps8f4bed8a.png</span></a></p><p> </p><p> Thoughts – Somehow, someway...we managed to BARELY sneak into the playoffs. I think we are going to be eliminated right away but it was a miracle run we made to get to the playoffs. No trades were made after the All-Star Break by the Clippers and we made it!</p><p> <hr></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-family:'Arial Black';"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>The Injury Report:</strong></span></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> *puts head into hands* My god....We have a fragile team....</p><p> </p><p> Injury Report for 2/28/2003:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Reggie Miller – Sprained Ankle, out 9 days<br /></li><li>Mike Dunleavy – Sprained Ankle, day-to-day<br /></li></ul><p></p><p> </p><p> Injury Report for 3/23/2003:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Michael Jordan – Broken Foot, out 35 days<br /></li></ul><p></p><p> </p><p> Injury Report for 3/24/2003:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Lamar Odom – Broken Arm, out 57 days<br /></li></ul><p></p><p> </p><p> Injury Report for 3/26/2003:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Cherokee Parks – Severe Migraines, day-to-day<br /></li><li>Mike Dunleavy – Inflamed Appendix, day-to-day<br /></li></ul><p></p><p> </p><p> Thoughts - Currently, Jordan and Odom are still out [Odom 31 days, Jordan 8 days] so Jordan MIGHT make it back in time IF we somehow survive our match-up with Dallas. Next check in will be the aftermath of the Playoffs and an Award Showcase for our players...BUT if we somehow survive to the Finals, THAT will be the next post. Thanks so much for checking in and I'll see you all in my next post!</p>

[DanMTheMan]

<div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-family:'Arial Black';"><span style="font-size:24px;"><strong>After the 2002-2003 Post-Season</strong></span></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p>

We got eliminated in 4 games. I forgot to get images of the brackets so forgive me! I can say that....Your 2002-2003 NBA Champions are *drum roll* The San Antonio Spurs! who won in 7, defeating the mighty New Jersey Nets!</p><p>

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</p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-family:'Arial Black';"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>A Look at the Clippers</strong></span></span></p></div><p></p><p>

Total Salary: $57,344,954</p><p>

Cap Room: (<span style="color:#FF0000;">$13,544,954</span>)</p><p>

Budget Room: $35,296,057</p><p> </p><p>

IRL, the Clippers went 28-54 and finished in 7th in the Pacific Division.</p><p>

Pre-Season Preview, somehow, has us WINNING the Pacific Division. Also, the Power Poll ranks us at #6.</p><p>

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</p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-family:'Arial Black';"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Award Central:</strong></span></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p>

Throughout the season, we managed to get some awards. 2 Player of the Week Awards [1 to Lamar Odom and the other to Andre Miller], an All-League 2nd Team Point Guard in Andre Miller, and All-Rookie 2nd Team Small Forward in Mike Dunleavy.</p><p> </p><p>

Not too bad considering we were injured badly throughout the season and barely squeaked into the Playoffs.</p><p>

<hr></p><p>

</p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Arial Black';">Off-Season Report</span></span></strong></p></div><p></p><p>

We updated our roster, losing a few parts of the puzzle along the way.</p><p> </p><p>

Power Forward:</p><p>

</p><ul><li>Elton Brand<br /></li><li>Lamar Odom<br /></li><li>Cherokee Parks<br /></li><li>Guy Rucker<br /></li></ul><p></p><p> </p><p>

Small Forward:</p><p>

</p><ul><li>Mike Dunleavy<br /></li><li>Tremaine Fowlkes<br /></li></ul><p></p><p> </p><p>

Center:</p><p>

</p><ul><li>Curtis Borchardt<br /></li><li>Sean Rooks<br /></li></ul><p></p><p> </p><p>

Shooting Guard:</p><p>

</p><ul><li>Michael Jordan<br /></li><li>Reggie Miller<br /></li></ul><p></p><p> </p><p>

Point Guard:</p><p>

</p><ul><li>Andre Miller<br /></li><li>Anthony Carter<br /></li><li>Anthony Goldwire<br /></li><li>Howard Eisley<br /></li></ul><p></p><p>

<hr></p><p>

I'll update this post with images for each player when I get home later. Also, VERY tempting trade offer has been put on the table.... I shouldn't even be considering it, but I need your opinions on it.</p><p> </p><p>

NEW JERSEY NETS are offering Center Dikembe Mutomo for the LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS Shooting Guard Michael Jordan. I am weak at Small Forward, Center, and Shooting Guard depth-wise and am in need of an opinion. Post your thoughts on the trade and tell me if I should do the deed and trade MJ away...</p>

[Active Jerichoholic]

<p>I really like the addition of Dunleavy, have always liked his game.</p><p> </p><p>

As for the MJ/Mutombo trade, I think if Mutombo stays healthy it'd be a good deal defensively, but I remember him always being hurt...</p><p> </p><p>

Hopefully Odom has improved enough to where you can get something good for Brand, as I think he's just a total liability.</p>

[KingofOldSchool]

<p>I'd do the trade.</p><p> </p><p>

MJ is near the end of the line, Reggie has a few more years left to be the main guy at SG. Dikembe would be an upgrade at center.</p>

[michgcs]

I'd say see if you can get a draft pick or something. Your Center position is abysmal so every little bit counts, but giving up one of your 2 SGs will hurt.

[DanMTheMan]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Active Jerichoholic" data-cite="Active Jerichoholic" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36513" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I really like the addition of Dunleavy, have always liked his game.<p> </p><p> As for the MJ/Mutombo trade, I think if Mutombo stays healthy it'd be a good deal defensively, but I remember him always being hurt...</p><p> </p><p> Hopefully Odom has improved enough to where you can get something good for Brand, as I think he's just a total liability.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="KingofOldSchool" data-cite="KingofOldSchool" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36513" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I'd do the trade.<p> </p><p> MJ is near the end of the line, Reggie has a few more years left to be the main guy at SG. Dikembe would be an upgrade at center.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="michgcs" data-cite="michgcs" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36513" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I'd say see if you can get a draft pick or something. Your Center position is abysmal so every little bit counts, but giving up one of your 2 SGs will hurt.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Alright. I have returned and woah....welcome aboard KingofOldSchool & michgcs! Now, while I was away I talked the situation over with my uncle who is a big NBA Fan. He agreed with Active Jerichoholic and said to not make the trade. Now, he also said that i should offload Brand to somebody for either a great Center or a 1st Rd Pick........ So thanks you three for the opinions! I'll edit this post with what I did in regards to my Center situation once I open the game!</p><p> <hr></p><p> The Trade that was made?</p><p> FROM THE LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS: Power Forward Elton Brand</p><p> FROM THE INDIANA PACERS: Center Jermaine O'Neal</p>

[Active Jerichoholic]

A still in his prime Jermaine O'Neal? Playoffs here we come! <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

[DanMTheMan]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Active Jerichoholic" data-cite="Active Jerichoholic" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36513" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>A still in his prime Jermaine O'Neal? Playoffs here we come! <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I hope we are Playoff-bound! We made it last year with the roster we had!</p><p> <hr></p><p> Now, I think I did okay with the profile pictures...let me know if I should change them! I tried to order them in order of depth chart position.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-family:'Arial Black';"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>UPDATED ROSTER</strong></span></span></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Point Guard</p><p> <a href="http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/DanMTheMan/media/LA%20Clippers/Roster%20Members/AndreMiller_zpse3cdd08f.png.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w534/DanMTheMan/LA%20Clippers/Roster%20Members/AndreMiller_zpse3cdd08f.png</span></a></p><p> <a href="http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/DanMTheMan/media/LA%20Clippers/Roster%20Members/AnthonyCarter_zpse6b1d508.png.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w534/DanMTheMan/LA%20Clippers/Roster%20Members/AnthonyCarter_zpse6b1d508.png</span></a></p><p> <a href="http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/DanMTheMan/media/LA%20Clippers/Roster%20Members/HowardEisley_zpsb1fd9ec1.png.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w534/DanMTheMan/LA%20Clippers/Roster%20Members/HowardEisley_zpsb1fd9ec1.png</span></a></p><p> <a href="http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/DanMTheMan/media/LA%20Clippers/Roster%20Members/AnthonyGoldwire_zps07a26651.png.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w534/DanMTheMan/LA%20Clippers/Roster%20Members/AnthonyGoldwire_zps07a26651.png</span></a></p><p> </p><p> Shooting Guard</p><p> <a href="http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/DanMTheMan/media/LA%20Clippers/Roster%20Members/MichaelJordan_zps4981cd99.png.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w534/DanMTheMan/LA%20Clippers/Roster%20Members/MichaelJordan_zps4981cd99.png</span></a></p><p> <a href="http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/DanMTheMan/media/LA%20Clippers/Roster%20Members/ReggieMiller_zps6b29c3ed.png.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w534/DanMTheMan/LA%20Clippers/Roster%20Members/ReggieMiller_zps6b29c3ed.png</span></a></p><p> </p><p> Small Forward</p><p> <a href="http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/DanMTheMan/media/LA%20Clippers/Roster%20Members/MikeDunleavy_zps93bae771.png.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w534/DanMTheMan/LA%20Clippers/Roster%20Members/MikeDunleavy_zps93bae771.png</span></a></p><p> <a href="http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/DanMTheMan/media/LA%20Clippers/Roster%20Members/TremaineFowlkes_zps5906ad23.png.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w534/DanMTheMan/LA%20Clippers/Roster%20Members/TremaineFowlkes_zps5906ad23.png</span></a></p><p> </p><p> Power Forward</p><p> <a href="http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/DanMTheMan/media/LA%20Clippers/Roster%20Members/LamarOdom_zps4d101dc4.png.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w534/DanMTheMan/LA%20Clippers/Roster%20Members/LamarOdom_zps4d101dc4.png</span></a></p><p> <a href="http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/DanMTheMan/media/LA%20Clippers/Roster%20Members/CherokeeParks_zps31b55073.png.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w534/DanMTheMan/LA%20Clippers/Roster%20Members/CherokeeParks_zps31b55073.png</span></a></p><p> <a href="http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/DanMTheMan/media/LA%20Clippers/Roster%20Members/GuyRucker_zps239c96f0.png.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w534/DanMTheMan/LA%20Clippers/Roster%20Members/GuyRucker_zps239c96f0.png</span></a></p><p> </p><p> Center</p><p> <a href="http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/DanMTheMan/media/LA%20Clippers/Roster%20Members/JermaineONeal_zps16bd2603.png.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w534/DanMTheMan/LA%20Clippers/Roster%20Members/JermaineONeal_zps16bd2603.png</span></a></p><p> <a href="http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/DanMTheMan/media/LA%20Clippers/Roster%20Members/CurtisBorchardt_zps93c641c7.png.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w534/DanMTheMan/LA%20Clippers/Roster%20Members/CurtisBorchardt_zps93c641c7.png</span></a></p><p> <a href="http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/DanMTheMan/media/LA%20Clippers/Roster%20Members/SeanRooks_zps9c6863e9.png.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w534/DanMTheMan/LA%20Clippers/Roster%20Members/SeanRooks_zps9c6863e9.png</span></a></p>

[yeah826]

<p>If you would like to know there is a player photo pack available that may help save you some time it has all the players from the 2012-2013 season all the 2013 draft picks and a decent amount of historical players.</p><p> </p><p>

<a href="http://www.fbbgames.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=9741" rel="external nofollow">http://www.fbbgames.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=9741</a></p>

[Active Jerichoholic]

I'm a little worried that Odom won't be as good of a rebounder as I'd initially thought now, but between Jermaine and MJ with Reggie and Dunleavy knocking down 3s the offense should be pretty potent. Out of curiosity, what's the setup you're going with? Do you have Reggie starting at SF, or is he the 6th man?

 

Also, you're right about the playoff comment. What I meant was I see a 2nd playoff series at least barring injuries and whatnot.

[DanMTheMan]

If you would like to know there is a player photo pack available that may help save you some time it has all the players from the 2012-2013 season all the 2013 draft picks and a decent amount of historical players.

 

http://www.fbbgames.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=9741

 

Thanks for that link, I might use it later. Right now, I'm good with what I've got.

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Pre-Seaon / Pre-All-Star Break Reports

 

Pre-Season Record:

http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w534/DanMTheMan/LA%20Clippers/ClippersPre-SeasonRecordfor2003-2004_zpsceaf5120.png

 

Thoughts – At the time, I thought this was a sign from the NBA Gods. Somehow, my trades were all of a sudden clicking, my center was pulling his weight not getting injured, and we started in such glorious fashion!

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Pre-All-Star Break Record:

http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w534/DanMTheMan/LA%20Clippers/ClippersPre-All-StarBreakRecordfor2003-2004pt1_zpsde72f88c.png

http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w534/DanMTheMan/LA%20Clippers/ClippersPre-All-StarBreakRecordfor2003-2004pt2_zps8adf7ca1.png

http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w534/DanMTheMan/LA%20Clippers/ClippersPre-All-StarBreakRecordfor2003-2004pt3_zpsd549f09f.png

 

Pre-All-Star Break Standings:

http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w534/DanMTheMan/LA%20Clippers/ClippersPre-All-StarBreakStandingsfor2003-2004_zpsfd0a2dc4.png

 

Thoughts – Already we have to win just one game and we’ve matched the total for the IRL 03-04 Clippers.....wow, what a difference has been made! I am riding high, I just have to hope the injury bug that already hit my team doesn’t hit again.

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Injury Corner:

• Andre Miller breaks his foot and is out 64 days [has since returned to the team]
  
• Mike Dunleavy sprains his knee and then sprains his ankle right after he returns yet he goes “Day-to-Day” for both injuries
  
• Reggie Miller breaks his finger and is out 10 days [has since returned to the team]
  
• Michael Jordan came down with Hernia and is out 62 days [still has 50 days left before he returns]
  
• Jermaine O’Neal breaks his foot and is out 30 days [is currently “Day-to-Day” but playing]
  

 

Thoughts – Why does the injury bug love my team? Is it because of the talent on the court? Is someone on an opposing team summoning evil spirits to infect and wound my players?

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Before I close this post, if you want to know about ANYONE or ANY OTHER TEAM in the league, just post a question about what’s going on and I’ll try to respond quick!

[Active Jerichoholic]

<p>Ha, got my first same post time here finally <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p>

This is a really good record given that there's one really dominant player and probably a meh defense. Also, 1.5 games behind first place? <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p>

As far as injuries, I think it's pretty normal to have guys banged up for a little while, and I'm sure with MJ it's that his body takes longer to recover since he's older. Slightly abnormal that Miller was out so long being only 27, I think him being healthy the rest of the season pays huge dividends as the Clips clinch the division hopefully.</p><p> </p><p>

Can't wait to see how the rest of the season goes!</p>

[DanMTheMan]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Active Jerichoholic" data-cite="Active Jerichoholic" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36513" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I'm a little worried that Odom won't be as good of a rebounder as I'd initially thought now, but between Jermaine and MJ with Reggie and Dunleavy knocking down 3s the offense should be pretty potent. Out of curiosity, what's the setup you're going with? Do you have Reggie starting at SF, or is he the 6th man?<p> </p><p> Also, you're right about the playoff comment. What I meant was I see a 2nd playoff series at least barring injuries and whatnot. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> We've been in first every so often during the first half so we may win the Pacific. Odom is getting 8.6 rebounds a game, so it take as you will.</p><p> </p><p> My depth chart right now [Pre-All-Star Break] says that:</p><p> <a href="http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/DanMTheMan/media/LA%20Clippers/ClippersPre-All-StarBreakDepthChart_zps616f1b44.png.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w534/DanMTheMan/LA%20Clippers/ClippersPre-All-StarBreakDepthChart_zps616f1b44.png</span></a></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Active Jerichoholic" data-cite="Active Jerichoholic" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36513" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Ha, got my first same post time here finally <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> This is a really good record given that there's one really dominant player and probably a meh defense. Also, 1.5 games behind first place? <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> As far as injuries, I think it's pretty normal to have guys banged up for a little while, and I'm sure with MJ it's that his body takes longer to recover since he's older. Slightly abnormal that Miller was out so long being only 27, I think him being healthy the rest of the season pays huge dividends as the Clips clinch the division hopefully.</p><p> </p><p> Can't wait to see how the rest of the season goes!</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I'll be posting the second half of the season within the next two hours. So you won't have to wait too long!</p>

[DanMTheMan]

<p>Did I say, next 2 hours? I meant 20 minutes apparently!</p><p>

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</p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-family:'Arial Black';"><span style="font-size:24px;"><strong>Post-All-Star Break Report</strong></span></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p>

Post-All-Star Break Record:</p><p>

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Post-All-Star Break Standings:</p><p>

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Post-Season Bracket:</p><p>

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Thoughts – IRL, the LA Clippers finished at 28-54 and 7th in the Pacific Division.....we finished the Regular Season 21 games better and 1st in the Pacific Division......I think that is all that is needed to be said about my Clippers.</p><p>

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</p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-family:'Arial Black';"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Injury Corner:</strong></span></span></p></div><p></p><p>

Andre Miller is suffering from Severe Migraines and is out for 8 days [6 days remain until the Post-Season starts]</p><p> </p><p>

Thoughts – Andre Miller is already “Day-to-Day” so the team is now FULLY Healthy for the first time all season! The gang is back together JUST in-time for the Playoff Push.</p>

[Active Jerichoholic]

<p>Odom's really performed to his potential this season then. awesome <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p>

Woo for Division Title! I was so bummed that the 3 game skid at the end stopped a 50 win season.</p><p> </p><p>

Andre Miller's gotta be at the top of his game to counteract a white hot at this point Bibby (not the corpse of him that's played the last several years) and Odom/O'Neal should dominate their bigs. Past that, assuming San Antonio wins...that's gonna be rough man, but not hopeless!</p>

[DanMTheMan]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Active Jerichoholic" data-cite="Active Jerichoholic" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36513" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Odom's really performed to his potential this season then. awesome <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> Woo for Division Title! I was so bummed that the 3 game skid at the end stopped a 50 win season.</p><p> </p><p> Andre Miller's gotta be at the top of his game to counteract a white hot at this point Bibby (not the corpse of him that's played the last several years) and Odom/O'Neal should dominate their bigs. Past that, assuming San Antonio wins...that's gonna be rough man, but not hopeless!</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yeah, I was bummed too that I didn't reach 50 wins this year, but I locked Jordan and Miller for next year so...gonna go for it next season!</p><p> </p><p> Alright, so I'm slowly simulating my way through the Playoffs... we beat Sacramento in 4....BIG Shocker though? #8 Seed Phoenix has swept #1 Seed Dallas!</p>

[Active Jerichoholic]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="DanMTheMan" data-cite="DanMTheMan" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36513" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Yeah, I was bummed too that I didn't reach 50 wins this year, but I locked Jordan and Miller for next year so...gonna go for it next season!<p> </p><p> Alright, so I'm slowly simulating my way through the Playoffs... we beat Sacramento in 4....BIG Shocker though? #8 Seed Phoenix has swept #1 Seed Dallas!</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Oh dear lord, 42 year old MJ? We're riding that wagon til the wheels fall off! <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Woohoo for the sweep! Oh man, that's a big shocker. If the Clips make it past San Antonio this could be a Championship season already. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

[DanMTheMan]

<div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="font-size:24px;"><span style="font-family:'Arial Black';">Post-Season Report:</span></span></strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p>

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So...big shocker, eh? Yes, we lost in 6 but Game 6 we only lost by 2 points so we were fighting for that Game 7!</p><p>

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</p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-family:'Arial Black';"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Award Central:</strong></span></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p>

One Player of the Week award for Andre Miller & All-Rookie 1st Team Center was Curtis Borchardt. That’s it this year with the exception of us winning the Pacific Division.</p><p>

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Thoughts – So we lost in the Second Round...Better than last year! I am proud of the team we have currently and have locked everybody for at least one more year.</p>

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Post-Season Report:

 

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So...big shocker, eh? Yes, we lost in 6 but Game 6 we only lost by 2 points so we were fighting for that Game 7!

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Award Central:

 

One Player of the Week award for Andre Miller & All-Rookie 1st Team Center was Curtis Borchardt. That’s it this year with the exception of us winning the Pacific Division.

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Thoughts – So we lost in the Second Round...Better than last year! I am proud of the team we have currently and have locked everybody for at least one more year.

 

Oh man, I'd be on the edge of my seat for that game! Clips did better than I'd hoped against the dominant Spurs, but with the young guys progressing more next year...watch out

 

I'm surprised nobody was an all-star or even made all nba 3rd squad...strange

 

Not sure if you're open to random advice man, but I think a better backup PG would be the best pickup right now. Someone that can manage the game and not turn the ball over when Andre needs rest. Otherwise, keep it coming man, this has been a blast to experience thus far!

[DanMTheMan]

Oh man, I'd be on the edge of my seat for that game! Clips did better than I'd hoped against the dominant Spurs, but with the young guys progressing more next year...watch out

 

I'm surprised nobody was an all-star or even made all nba 3rd squad...strange

 

Not sure if you're open to random advice man, but I think a better backup PG would be the best pickup right now. Someone that can manage the game and not turn the ball over when Andre needs rest. Otherwise, keep it coming man, this has been a blast to experience thus far!

 

Yeah, I was surprised too until I looked at who won the awards. All of the players who are blue for both Current & Potential were winners. My all Blue players were injured for a while during the year so.... And nonsense! I am VERY OPEN to random advice! I haven't had time to advance to the Free Agency yet, so you gave good advice at the perfect moment.

 

So, for everybody following...if you think of something that might help my team, don't be shy...speak up...and tell me! I am open to all help!