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01-21-2008, 11:23 PM
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Clippers owner Sterling puts it on Dunleavy to win, Dunleavy fires back
http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-...adlines-sports
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"I'm not happy," Sterling said. "The fans aren't happy, and can't be happy when they don't see a motivated performance.
"I want to make L.A. fans proud of this team, but if [ElginBaylor and Mike Dunleavy] can't make it happen, then I have no choice but to make changes."
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"That's why I'm paying [Dunleavy] the money I am," he said. "I want to see him win. I don't want to tell him how to do it. I'm just interested in the conclusion. My whole philosophy is hire the best people and let them do their jobs.
"There is no alternative, you have to rely on them, and if it doesn't work out, either you're patient or make changes, right?"
Dunleavy, asked about the owner's frustration, said, "I'm very frustrated too. But I'm also frustrated with the organization. I saw this coming, but had two deals out there that they didn't want to do. It contributed to where we are now."
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"One, based on my conversation with Elton, he's not going to opt out," said Sterling. "And two, whatever he asks for, I think he deserves. He is our franchise player, we need him. You saw a short time ago we were pretty close to being a special team, and now without him you see how difficult it is."
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"But I'm prepared to do whatever is necessary to win."
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Wow, looks like Sterling is fed up. I wouldn't expect it this season since injuries can be a good excuse doesn't look like Sterling likes what is going on right now. Another key note the Sterling states and I hope it is true that Brand has stated he won't opt out.
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01-21-2008, 11:25 PM
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Re: Clippers owner Sterling puts it on Dunleavy to win
Sterling is a retarded douche...thats my insight on the matter
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01-22-2008, 12:10 AM
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Re: Clippers owner Sterling puts it on Dunleavy to win
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Sterling is a retarded douche...thats my insight on the matter
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****, atleast he feels like we do, and seems genuinely pissed, i cant blame dunleavy too much on the losing but i mean we were doing fine early in the season, it seems at times like if they dont even want to play out there, they play with no passion, no hustle, there was a moment today during the jazzz game that the ball bounced and i swear was just there like 5 seconds before a jazz player got it, the clippers missed the shot and just ran to the other side without even attempting to get an offensive board...
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01-22-2008, 12:50 AM
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Re: Clippers owner Sterling puts it on Dunleavy to win
It's interesting that Dunleavy said he is frustrated with the organization for failing to make 2 trades that he wanted to make, I wonder what they were.
But I agree with Sterling about the part about injuries. I hear Dunleavy use the injury excuse in every interview that I see him do. He uses that excuse way too much and I can't stand the coach of the team using excuses because it rubs off on the players and they start believing that they can't compete or win. EVERYBODY HAS INJURIES.
And it was kind of funny when Sterling said that Thornton could be special if he got some "coaching". LOL. If that's not the most direct stab an owner can take at his coach I don't know what is.
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01-22-2008, 09:17 AM
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Re: Clippers owner Sterling puts it on Dunleavy to win
What the hell is Dunleavy supposed to do, suit up and play? Yes, everyone has injuries. But this team has been so banged up all year long it's amazing they have as many wins as they do. Sterling really needs to shut up. He didn't care about winning for all those years when the team was languishing at the Sports Arena, now all of the sudden he's dedicated to doing whatever it takes? Bulls**t! All that idiot ever cared about was turning a profit, he's just taking this opportunity to place the blame on someone else for his franchise's failure. It's funny, he used to have a HOF coach in Larry Brown who led the team to back-to-back playoff appearances and had no problem letting him walk. That proved to me that he never placed a premium on success. And who does he think brought Elton Brand to LA? I believe that was Elgin Baylor. Corey Maggette? Elgin Baylor again. Sam Cassell? Oh yeah, Elgin Baylor. This guy, along with Dunleavy put together the team that made a run at the Western Conference finals, and now he's going to criticize them for "not getting the job done"? Sterling needs to do us all a favor and take a flying leap off one of his apartment buildings.
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01-22-2008, 11:08 AM
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Re: Clippers owner Sterling puts it on Dunleavy to win
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What the hell is Dunleavy supposed to do, suit up and play? Yes, everyone has injuries. But this team has been so banged up all year long it's amazing they have as many wins as they do. Sterling really needs to shut up. He didn't care about winning for all those years when the team was languishing at the Sports Arena, now all of the sudden he's dedicated to doing whatever it takes? Bulls**t! All that idiot ever cared about was turning a profit, he's just taking this opportunity to place the blame on someone else for his franchise's failure. It's funny, he used to have a HOF coach in Larry Brown who led the team to back-to-back playoff appearances and had no problem letting him walk. That proved to me that he never placed a premium on success. And who does he think brought Elton Brand to LA? I believe that was Elgin Baylor. Corey Maggette? Elgin Baylor again. Sam Cassell? Oh yeah, Elgin Baylor. This guy, along with Dunleavy put together the team that made a run at the Western Conference finals, and now he's going to criticize them for "not getting the job done"? Sterling needs to do us all a favor and take a flying leap off one of his apartment buildings.
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what are you talking about? he forked all that cash over to those players so the clippers could win, and they didn't. i don't think, based on that article, he's blaming it on anyone. he's just saying "if i have to fire dunleavy and elgin, then i will.. IF that's what it takes to win."
a lot of clips fans think mike dunleavy is a bad coach too.
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01-22-2008, 01:38 PM
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Re: Clippers owner Sterling puts it on Dunleavy to win
Regardless of what you think of Dunleavy, he is the second best coach the Clippers have ever had, after Larry Brown. Who is going to step in and do a better job? Do you think there are any good coaches who want to jump aboard this sinking ship?
Also, the Clippers have actually been playing pretty well the last 8 games (if you don't count the Jazz games) they have just had a tough schedule. I'd say, considering the circumstances, things are going better than they should be.
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01-22-2008, 01:46 PM
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Re: Clippers owner Sterling puts it on Dunleavy to win
Wow....as a long time Clippers fan, I am happy to hear this from Sterling. He actually wants to win now. Baylor should have been fired a long long time ago. We need a change. Bring in a new GM that is more creative and is willing to take risk on trades. Dunleavy is not bad but I rather have Scott Skiles.
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01-22-2008, 01:53 PM
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Re: Clippers owner Sterling puts it on Dunleavy to win
i want to see the day the Clippers make a trade deadline move that will actually make Clipper fans "believE"
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01-22-2008, 03:02 PM
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Re: Clippers owner Sterling puts it on Dunleavy to win
I don't know why but i feel good abotu this.
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01-22-2008, 05:39 PM
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Re: Clippers owner Sterling puts it on Dunleavy to win
this is a wasted season...too late for any kind of recovery...might as well tank the season, a high lottery pick could mean good trade bait or a future superstar...at this point i just hope they lose out the rest of their games...btw that minnesota pick in a couple years is looking real good
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01-22-2008, 06:08 PM
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Re: Clippers owner Sterling puts it on Dunleavy to win
You know Sterling is not happy because he NEVER talks to the media. I like that Sterling is not happy because he shouldn't be, even with the injuries. Last season was a big failure. I also like that Sterling wants to go toward winning ways, I didn't like that he wanted to win this season but at least he wants to win. My guess is that if any firings happen it won't be until the end of the season, still unsure whether or not there will be any since Dunleavy is still owed a lot.
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01-22-2008, 06:15 PM
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Re: Clippers owner Sterling puts it on Dunleavy to win
Also kind of a side note if Dunleavy and Baylor were fired who would you like to see replace them? Take into account those who have a job already or might be fired this season.
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