LA Shadows:A clippers Diary 1994-????

[thecoolestjedi12]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="michgcs" data-cite="michgcs" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45311" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Damn, rough year. But then again, KG (IRL) never really had the help he needed for much of his career, so I guess being lotto-bound for a couple of seasons could end up being a good thing?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yeah, but I expected maybe a 7-8 seed, since the west has gotten a little average but the draft has helped out and Kobe has balled out. Piatkowski and a lottery pick should be enough for us.</p>

[thecoolestjedi12]

<p>1997-98 season fourth month stats/standings</p><p> </p><p>

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Kobe leading the Grizzles to a over 500 record, good for them. Lakers doing better than us, sigh.</p><p> </p><p>

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We gotta step up, we have to. Next season</p>

[thecoolestjedi12]

1997-98 Season fifth month stats/standings

 

 

I have no clue how the Ewing/Jordan combo on the Knicks hasnt worked out. It is quite confusing.

 

Murray will be leaving us next season, we have to get rid of Murdock as well. Probably gonna be 2 seasons with a draft pick package we swap out

[thecoolestjedi12]

1997-98 season sixth month stats/standings

 

Curious as to how the Sonics are doing so poorly for themselves.

 

Piatkowski is a blessing from above for us.

[Blodyxe]

Cheer up man, this is better than going through two average seasons. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

[BHK1978]

Man Eric MurdocK that is a name out of the past. I was a huge fan of his growing up because he played for PC and PC is only a couple of miles from my house.

 

Anyway, in regards to the season. I think I would rather be a lottery team than a low seeded playoff team. I mean you make the playoffs and you will probably be ousted in the first round. At least if you are a lottery team you have a chance at nabbing some decent talent.

[thecoolestjedi12]

1997-98 Season Awards

 

 

 

We are back after a extended break. We left off on doom and gloom, but maybe it won't be all bad especially with a lottery trade and some free agents moving for us.

[thecoolestjedi12]

1997-98 Playoff predictions/Results

 

 

Playoff predictions:

Mavericks

Rockets

Lakers

Grizzles

Cavaliers

Raptors

Magic

Hawks

 

Second Round:

Mavericks

Lakers

Cavaliers

Magic

 

Third Round:

Mavericks

Magic

 

NBA Finals Winner:

Magic

Actual Results:

 

 

The Magic solidify the dynasty.

 

[michgcs]

<em>Whew </em>I can breathe again! I was afraid you were gone, buddy! Glad to see that you just took a break! Looking forward to the offseason already <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

[thecoolestjedi12]

<p>1998 Draft Results</p><p> </p><p>

We make a big trade and do.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Indiana Pacers Receive</strong></p><p> </p><p>

LAC 1st round 1998</p><p>

LAC 2nd Round 1998</p><p>

LAC 1st Round 2000</p><p>

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Los Angeles Clippers receive:</strong></p><p> </p><p>

IND 1st Round Pick 1998</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

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[thecoolestjedi12]

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Most teams stay together and we get ready for the preseason and new regualr season with our new core</p>

[thecoolestjedi12]

<p>1998-99 Season First Month stats/standings</p><p> </p><p>

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Lost a few screenshots, but overall the roster isn't too overhauled. We look to be off to the races with our revamped lineup. Vince giving us the scoring straight away.</p>

[RingRider]

Happy to see this back! Vince Carter should give the scoring your previous seasons lacked. Hopefully KG starts to produce a bit more too... I'd be disappointed in what he's given you so far.

[thecoolestjedi12]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="RingRider" data-cite="RingRider" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45311" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Happy to see this back! Vince Carter should give the scoring your previous seasons lacked. Hopefully KG starts to produce a bit more too... I'd be disappointed in what he's given you so far.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Happy to be back, Vince should be the upgrade for the lost of Lamond we need and Trading Piatkowski is looking like a promising idea that this point. </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45311" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Whew I can breathe again! I was afraid you were gone, buddy! Glad to see that you just took a break! Looking forward to the offseason already </div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Breaks sure do let me appreciate the game more in honesty. The offseason for us wasn't very eventful, but the west is getting tougher and no signs of slowing down, so that worries me.</p>

[thecoolestjedi12]

<p>1998-99 Season Second Month Standings/Stats</p><p> </p><p>

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We resign KG to a 6 year deal. He is coming into his own and we gotta really wait for the 2000s to roll around to have ''Prime'' KG. On Pace for most improved player though.</p>

[thecoolestjedi12]

<p>1998-99 Season Third Month standings/Stats</p><p> </p><p>

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The record hurts, but these stats for certain players look promising, not Murdock of course, but the future is bright in LA and I think I could flip Murdock for cap relief and more or let him walk.</p>

[thecoolestjedi12]

<p>1998-99 Fourth Month standings/Stats</p><p> </p><p>

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We are exactly .500 and have Garnett averaging 18 pts a game for us on our way towards a 8th or 7th seed. 1st round knockout seems likely. Most Improved Playe should be Garnett by a mile though.</p>

[thecoolestjedi12]

<p>1998-99 Season Fifth Month Standings/Stats</p><p> </p><p>

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Below .500 for the season and both Carter and Garnett averaging 18 pts a game for the season. Great seasons from Both, now we need only our Point Guard to produce more than 8 a game</p>

[thecoolestjedi12]

1998-99 Season Sixth Month standings/Stats

 

 

 

And that ends the season, a 8th seed for us and a chance to figure out how to right this ship.

[thecoolestjedi12]

1998-99 Playoff Bracket Results

 

Gonna guess a Lakers and Magic Finals

 

Triple J do what they could never in real life and Dallas end the Magic going for a threepeat.

 

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[thecoolestjedi12]

1998-99 Season Awards

 

 

Kevin Garnett has arrived for us. He is finally a Top Four in the NBA and we are looking at a potential dynasty if we play our cards right.

 

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[RingRider]

So pumped for KG to have this kind of season...he was starting to feel like a bust to me. With Carter having another year under his belt and Ben Wallace improving, I expect to see a big jump in the standings for your team next year despite what you do in the draft/free agency/trades etc.

 

Interesting that Murdoch led your team in +/-.

[thecoolestjedi12]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="RingRider" data-cite="RingRider" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45311" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>So pumped for KG to have this kind of season...he was starting to feel like a bust to me. With Carter having another year under his belt and Ben Wallace improving, I expect to see a big jump in the standings for your team next year despite what you do in the draft/free agency/trades etc.<p> </p><p> Interesting that Murdoch led your team in +/-.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I was a bit worried about KG, but i snapped back to his age and when he hit his prime in real life and decided to be patient and surround him with help. I expect us to be a top 10 team next year, but we need the PG situation handled first. Murdock has really good defense and leads us in steals and also +/- but he is still terribly inconsistent and doesn't seem to be or option going forward.</p>

[thecoolestjedi12]

<p>1999 Draft Lottery Results</p><p> </p><p>

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Pacers with the shot at Number 1, but......</p><p> </p><p>

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The Portland Trailblazers will pick first in the 1999 NBA Draft</p>

[thecoolestjedi12]

<p>1999 NBA Draft Results</p><p> </p><p>

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With the first overall pick, The Portland TrailBlazers select Shawn Marion.</p><p> </p><p>

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We pick up James Posey for bench presence. </p><p>

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