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**Weasel** · 08-25-2005, 12:23 AM

http://www.latimes.com/sports/basket...rts-nba-clippe

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The 12-year veteran reported as scheduled for his physical, and Cassell's opening session with Dunleavy set a positive tone, allaying the Clippers' concerns that their unwillingness to offer him a contract extension might dampen things. Cassell liked what he heard about his role on the team, and he's eager to prove that the Clippers got the right guy.

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"My meeting with Mike was cool, real cool," he said. "Mike Dunleavy and I are on the same page, which is what I wanted to hear, because our major goal is to win.

"That's what he wants and that's what I want, so it was … the way you want to get it started. I know what I can do, I know the talent they have on this team, and I know what I can do as a part of this team. It's going to be good, real good."

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Baylor, however, shut the door on extension talks, and Cassell apparently has moved on.

"That never came up in the conversation with him," Baylor said.

Said Tucker: "With Mike Dunleavy here, Sam is coming. He wants to win."

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But Cassell said it would be a mistake to underestimate him.

**Weasel** · 08-25-2005, 12:48 AM

I have to give major props to Dunleavy, it was on his shoulders, he said the right things, and made Cassell happy.

ShuHanGuanYu · 08-25-2005, 01:07 AM

Sam: I should get an extension on my contract. Tell the media I want an extension or else!
Charles: You know, Latrell Sprewell mouthed off and his value...
Sam: I want an extension! I want an extention!
Charles: Come on Sam...
Sam: Extention! Extention! Extention! Extention-ention-ention-ention!
Charles: ...

Later...

Charles: He...says he wants...
Sam: EXTENSION! Gimme an extension or I will not fai...take my physical!
Mike: Hehe...hehehe...hahahaha...HAHAHAHAHAHAHA.
Charles: He...has...a family to feed?
Mike: ... HAHAHAHAHA.
Charles: -sigh-
Sam: Can I have one?
Mike: No.
Sam: What? Please?
Mike: Damn you're ugly, and no.
Sam: -cry-
Charles: Remember...Sprewell...
Sam to the media a few minutes later: My meeting with Mike was cool, real cool, Mike Dunleavy and I are on the same page, which is what I wanted to hear, because our major goal is to win. That's what he wants and that's what I want and that's what he wants, so it was…

Sorry, I am so bored.

Dynasty Raider · 08-25-2005, 06:55 AM

MD: Hey Man, come on in and have a seat. Sam, I understand where you're coming from and if it was up to me I'd give you that extension. But, you know our position as well. We can't give you an extension on a trade in your last year. Man you know that.

Let me show you how excited LA is to have you here. (MD pulls out copies of Clipper forum discussions and national articles about what Sam could do for the Clippers.)

Sam: Yeah Man, but you can't blame me for trying. I've never been paid for my skills.

MD: I know that ... but, you and your agent have to take responsibility for that ... not the Clippers.

Man, you WILL get paid. Just listen to how I see your role with us .......

Sam: Man, you're everything that I heard about you as a coach. I'm excited to work for you ... let's do it. It is time for the Clippers and I want to be a part of it.

Hand shake ... Sam goes to talk with Elgin. MD has the widest grin ever on his face. (MD is thinking ... what will I have to go through to get paid when my contract is up. Hmmmm. Elgin's job maybe?)

Kapt Clipper · 08-25-2005, 08:49 AM

Sam I Am quote:"The worst thing a person can do is blow his own horn, and I don't need to do that. Just sit back and watch. And just get ready to jump on the bandwagon."...man, i just love that last line!

DaFranchise · 08-25-2005, 09:41 AM

Looks like Mike D had to guarantee Sam the starting PG spot. I love Livi but this makes our bench even stronger with him as our 6th man. Sam will be long gone after this year so Livi will be starting next year. Looks like Sam is poised for a huge year.

**yamaneko** · 08-25-2005, 09:53 AM

whomever is the better player will be the starting PG. End of story. Right now on paper cassell is the better player. If he continues to be that during training camp as dunleavvy said, that will determine who starts.

If livingston all of a sudden plays lights out, look for him to start. Cassell has said that if the clippers had someone ready, someone definately better than him, he wouldnt mind playing behind that person.

No matter what though, id like this team to be FINISHING the close games for us:
Kaman, Brand, Mobley, cassell, Livingston.

DaFranchise · 08-25-2005, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by yamaneko

whomever is the better player will be the starting PG. End of story. Right now on paper cassell is the better player. If he continues to be that during training camp as dunleavvy said, that will determine who starts.

If livingston all of a sudden plays lights out, look for him to start. Cassell has said that if the clippers had someone ready, someone definately better than him, he wouldnt mind playing behind that person.

No matter what though, id like this team to be FINISHING the close games for us:
Kaman, Brand, Mobley, cassell, Livingston.

I dont agree with that. Cassell said that there is no way he can come off the bench with the CLips. He also said that Livi was the future but its not his time yet.

**Weasel** · 08-25-2005, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by DaFranchise

Looks like Mike D had to guarantee Sam the starting PG spot.

Yeah, I believe that Cassell was told that he would and probably told that he would be the main guy in crunch time.

**Weasel** · 08-25-2005, 12:01 PM

http://www.ocregister.com/ocr/2005/0...cle_648490.php

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"I'll be starting at the one (point guard)," said Cassell, who will be 36 two weeks into the coming season. "Shaun's going to be good one day, but he's not ready for this right now. I can't come off the bench for this team. If this team had a certified All-Star in front of me, then I could understand that. But that's not the case. I realize that Shaun is the future point guard for this team, but what am I supposed to do, lay down? If that's the case, then I shouldn't be here."

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Charles Tucker, Cassell's agent, said he talked with the Clippers about a contract extension, but the Clippers have not warmed to that idea. Cassell will make $6.875 million in this, the last year of his contract.

"It's something that we'll continue to talk about," Tucker said. "But I didn't want to hold up Sam taking his physical."

**yamaneko** · 08-25-2005, 12:12 PM

dafranchise, he said that livingston is not ready yet. We all know that. But he said he would understand if the clippers had someone better than him there. Are you saying its impossible for livingston to drastically improve his game this year? Remember he played in what 20-30 games only last year? Cassell cannot argue with production. If he tanks, and livingston surges, he has nothing to say.

Thats why i think we are in a win win situation. I dont think BOTH cassell and livingston will tank so no matter what were going to have a great starting PG.

DaFranchise · 08-25-2005, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by yamaneko

dafranchise, he said that livingston is not ready yet. We all know that. But he said he would understand if the clippers had someone better than him there. Are you saying its impossible for livingston to drastically improve his game this year? Remember he played in what 20-30 games only last year? Cassell cannot argue with production. If he tanks, and livingston surges, he has nothing to say.

Thats why i think we are in a win win situation. I dont think BOTH cassell and livingston will tank so no matter what were going to have a great starting PG.

DONT GET ME WRONG, I HOPE LIVI TAKES OVER AS STARTING PG. I JUST THINK THAT MIKE D PROMISED SAM THE STARTING SPOT TO START THE SEASON. IF SAM TANKS THEN OF COURSE LIVI WILL TAKE OVER. DO U REALLY THINK THAT SAM WOULD REPORT IF MIKE D DIDNT GUARANTEE HIM THE STARTING SPOT? THERE IS NO WAY. THIS IS A HUGE YEAR FOR SAM FINANCIALLY. HE NEEDS PLAYING TIME TO GET THAT FAT CONTRACT THAT HE WANTS. IF CASSELL IS NOT STARTING HE IS GONNA SULK ON THE BENCH AND CANCER OUR TEAM LIKE HE DID IN MINNESOTA WHEN MCHALE STARTED USING OFF THE BENCH. I GUARANTEE SAM STARTS NEXT YEAR.

DaFranchise · 08-25-2005, 12:38 PM

By The Way Sam Said He Would Understand If There Was A "certified All Star" In Front Of Him . I Dont Think Livi Is An All Star Yet. He Is A Future All Star.

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