I have been a Clipper fan since the 80’s. People often ask me how I can have love for both teams and it’s something I can’t really explain and just chalk it up to an L.A. thing. I remember going to the first Clippers home game in the New Staples Center in November of 99 (it was against the 76’ers who at that point had my favorite NBA player, Allen Iverson, but that’s a story for another day)
One of the things that stood out for me (besides how bright the arena seemed compared to the Sports arena, the Clippers former home or the Forum where the Lakers played) was a LOUD Clippers fan who I never was able to locate in the crowd but could clearly hear throughout the game. Later, I finally spotted Clipper Darrell in a half and half jersey (home and away, it was either Lamar Odom’s or Darius Miles) Anyway, that was my first glance of the Clippers super fan.
It’s a sad day in Clipper Nation to learn that the Clippers have asked him to stop referring to himself as “Clipper Darrell.” This is the guy that has been to over 400 home games, turned down a PAID gig with the Dallas Mavericks years ago to show his loyalty to the Clippers and even put together a fan support rally to encourage LeBron James to come to the Clip show during “The Decision” summer. The former Clipper Darrell- now to be referred to by his government name, Darrell Bailey, released a statement:
This came about because of a conversation Darrell had with a Clippers Exec concerning the fact that the Clippers believed Darrell was using their name for financial gain
Of course the Clippers have issued a statement that somehow actually makes them look worst in this situation. But of course, if you know the Clips history, it’s easy to see how that could be accomplished. Two All-Stars on the squad still isn’t a cure all from the “Sterling culture”
Obviously, the players aren’t in agreement with management on this issue.
Damn, PR Nightmare. I know the Clippers are “Lob city” and whatnot but this still isn’t a good look.
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