I really want to see the Harlem Globetrotters live. I grew up watching the 'Trotters on Saturday morning TV. Sometimes, they would be special guest stars on Fat Albert! Good times. Even as a kid, I knew the games ... (Continue reading)
In 1979, basketball wasn't dead, but it was on life support. The games were, for the most part, lifeless. For every Julius Erving, George Gervin, and David Thompson, there were a hundred other players that couldn't shoot straight. ... (Continue reading)
I'm embarrassed to admit it, but I fell for it. I fell for the classic "bait and switch." When I was offered the Featured Columnist position here at B/R for the Clippers, I jumped at the chance. The Clippers ... (Continue reading)
Maybe it will pass.Maybe Kim Hughes can channel Harry Houdini.Maybe Blake Griffin will heal, average 30 points and 15 rebounds the rest of the way to win the Rookie of the Year and MVP awards while leading the Clippers to ... (Continue reading)
The Los Angeles Clipper roller coaster ride continues to roll. The season started with the high of learning they had landed the #1 NBA draft pick and selected Blake Griffin. Then the coaster went flying downhill on word ... (Continue reading)
Generally speaking, covering the LA Clippers is about finding things to write about. I admit it's not the most glamorous assignment. No one on the team is dating or married to a reality TV star. The team owner doesn't "date" ... (Continue reading)
The gauntlet was thrown after the Lakers win over Houston. Lamar Odom was interviewed after that game and was asked about the team's next game, a designated away battle against the Clippers at Staples Center. Specifically, the interviewer ... (Continue reading)
My wife recently watched the movie "It's Complicated." When she came home our 11-year-old son asked her what it was about. I answered for her that it was about a couple that were together, then broke up, then got back ... (Continue reading)
Lisa Dillman is the Clippers beat writer for the L.A. Times. She recently called the squad "the most perplexing team in the NBA." With apologies to Clipper broadcaster Ralph Lawler, "BINGO!". Dillman hit the nail squarely on the head. ... (Continue reading)
Clipper fans are an admittedly small but very passionate group. They understand the game and love their team. That was never more evident than when they recent booed Jason Williams of the Orlando Magic each time he had ... (Continue reading)