Doc Rivers mapped out a championship parade for the Clippers

[LkrFan]

The Clippers' championship dreams weren't crushed on opening night, but their pride certainly took a hit.

Especially when you add in the fact that pregame, new coach Doc Rivers was apparently talking about how he's looked into championship parade routes already. Via NBA.com:

The information gathering began, Doc Rivers said, four days after he was hired as coach and head of basketball operations for the Clippers. He wanted to learn more about parades. Championship parades. Championship parades for the Clippers.

He couldn't follow his Boston formula of tracing the route the Patriots took and using it once he coached the Celtics to the 2008 title. He certainly wouldn't copy the Lakers' path through downtown, not when the whole point is for the Clippers to hammer out their own identity. Maybe the NHL's Kings. Rivers could have road tested Lord Stanley's 2012 ride. And he never would have guessed that teams have to pay at least part of the bill for the celebration.

“I've researched enough to know what we can do,” he said.

I think Rivers' reasoning here isn't arrogance as much as it's trying to change the Clipper culture that's been engrained the past 25 years. It's about changing the mindset of "Oh we're the Clippers we can't win a title" and turning it into having the confidence to envision a parade through Los Angeles that doesn't include the Lakers.

(Sidebar: Does it really require 'research'? I'm pretty sure finding a parade path in LA shouldn't be all that hard. The Lakers have had so many there's probably still confetti lining the road from their last one.)

Still, with the beatdown the Lakers put on the Clippers on Tuesday, those aspirations were damaged a bit. It's one of 82 and obviously the Clippers are still a contender, but when you start talking about parades, you kind of don't want to lose that same night. I think that's called getting humbled.

Discuss s:lolns

[elmanutres]

This dude is just asking for it. The selfies covering the championships weren't a big deal but this guy is asking to get killed in the playoffs

[LkrFan]

This dude is just asking for it. The selfies covering the championships weren't a big deal but this guy is asking to get killed in the playoffs
They'll have a good regular season per usual. Playoffs is a diff animal. Your most talented and toughest player cannot be a PG. This season won't end well. Can't wait to bump this thread later for the lulz. :lol

[elmanutres]

They'll have a good regular season per usual. Playoffs is a diff animal. Your most talented and toughest player cannot be a PG. This season won't end well. Can't wait to bump this thread later for the lulz. :lol
Well i disagree with the pg part, Jason kidd took that shit ass nets team with the one that shall not be named twice to the finals and so did iverson once.

[LkrFan]

Well i disagree with the pg part, Jason kidd took that shit ass nets team with the one that shall not be named twice to the finals and so did iverson once.
Did either of them win?

[Mnky]

I can see he trying to set a new persona for the "Soft" clippers. They definitely responded that way against the Warriors...but I also think it's a two edged sword. He's writing a big check this unproven team will have to cash..

[elmanutres]

Did either of them win?

Faggot johnson was a pg and won 5

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

Oh shit, this is real? I came in here expecting to see a Lakerfan created map of downtown LA with a route that either spelled out or formed a giant zero.

[Michael Jordan.]

Doc mapping out championship processions while Fredo mapping out funeral processions. Nothing to see here

[LkrFan]

Faggot johnson was a pg and won 5
He was the exception not the rule. -15 points for even trying put those 3 in the same category. SMH

[LkrFan]

Oh shit, this is real? I came in here expecting to see a Lakerfan created map of downtown LA with a route that either spelled out or formed a giant zero.
:lol

[BlackSwordsMan]

where is my cubby bear? :(

[elmanutres]

He was the exception not the rule. -15 points for even trying put those 3 in the same category. SMH

Well you did say.

Your most talented and toughest player cannot be a PG

Johnson was a pg point blank period. -10 points son

[lefty]

Mavs :lol

[LkrFan]

Well you did say.


Johnson was a pg point blank period. -10 points son
He played all 5 positions and was not exclusively a PG. -25 more points son. SMH

[elmanutres]

He played all 5 positions and was not exclusively a PG. -25 more points son. SMH
Isiah thomas. you can't say he wasn't the best player. cmon son you can't take points away from that i got a c at this point

[LkrFan]

Isiah thomas. you can't say he wasn't the best player. cmon son you can't take points away from that i got a c at this point
:lol

[Clipper Nation]

Speaking of premature celebrations - from two hours ago upstairs:

Revenge snitches! :lol
:downspin: dat shit! :lol

[LkrFan]

Speaking of premature celebrations - from two hours ago upstairs:

:downspin: dat shit! :lol
:lol

[FkLA]

Dont understand why anyone with any sense would take the Clips seriously. Theyll be the best team in LA for sure but these niggas havent even won a second round game...their hype comes from the fact that theyre 'exciting' and because the Lakers suck tbh.

[JRHernandez88]

lmao this guys trying to hard :lmao

[DMC]

How can anyone say Magic was the best player on the Lakers when Kareem won the MVP in Magic's rookie season when Magic won the Finals MVP? I'd say when your center wins the league MVP, you're not necessarily the best player on the team.

"42 points, 15 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 steals (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steal_%28basketball%29) in a 123–107 win, while playing guard, forward, and center at different times during the game"

That's not a modern day PG and that's never going to happen again, ever.

[Venti Quattro]

Their championship route is probably plotted as L O L

[Rogue]

pure monkeyball won't win you the championship, ever, even the 11' Heat failed to do so despite being stacked as fuck. You always need some sort of teamwork and chemistry to reach the top even when you already have the best talents. Doc will bring some tactical change to the monkeyball team hopefully. monkeyball himself also has to learn to play like a superstar that he's supposed to be, and co-lead the team with CP0.

[LkrFan]

:rollin :lmao :rollin

[Thebesteva]

Doc mapping out championship processions while Fredo mapping out funeral processions. Nothing to see here

Im not a black man

[crc21209]

:lol He needs to plan a route to the Conf. Finals before he plans a championship parade route...

[Arnold Toht]

:lol He needs to plan a route to the Conf. Finals before he plans a championship parade route...

Didn't you fuckers have that championship parade route planned on June 18? How did that turn out?

[LkrFan]

Lakers' beat down last night + Clippers' pathetic loss = Lakers picking up one full game on these suckas. :elephant

[DMC]

Didn't you fuckers have that championship parade route planned on June 18? How did that turn out?

It's always the Riverwalk. It's not like they cleaned it up for nothing.

[DMC]

Lakers' beat down last night + Clippers' pathetic loss = Lakers picking up one full game on these suckas. :elephant

woo hoo no Wiggins for you niggins.

[ElNono]

It's always the Riverwalk. It's not like they cleaned it up for nothing.

The Sweep

[DMC]

The Sweep

When Kobe is removed it will be The Disinfection

[Leon Black]

lol clipsmynutsnation

[LkrFan]

woo hoo no Wiggins for you niggins.
:lol

[MolaMola790]

Did either of them win?

what about the early 90's Pistons? Thomas was their best player

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

He was the exception not the rule. -15 points for even trying put those 3 in the same category. SMH

When people try to pimp Magic Johnson as proof you can win with a PG as your best player make sure you mention to them the biggest shot of Magic's career being a hook shot over McHale and Parish, a shot none of today's PGs could ever dream of making :lol

[DMC]

When people try to pimp Magic Johnson as proof you can win with a PG as your best player make sure you mention to them the biggest shot of Magic's career being a hook shot over McHale and Parish, a shot none of today's PGs could ever dream of making :lol

I thought it was that shot up Isiah's ass where that HI 5 swam upstream and buried itself inside Magic's incubated body.

[look_at_g_shred]

lol

[LkrFan]

:rollin ***BUMP*** :rollin

[Thread]

Breen & Van Gundy ran interference for him this afternoon.

[IrisHockey]

Breen & Van Gundy ran interference for him this afternoon.

:lol it's fucking cringe worthy listening to JVG defend every shitty black coach in the league

[lefty]

:rollin ***BUMP*** :rollin
:lol

[LkrFan]

http://imghumour.com/assets/Uploads/Warning-thread-bump.jpg

:D

[Clipper Nation]

http://imghumour.com/assets/Uploads/Warning-thread-bump.jpg

:D
Please pick against us, Mauricio.... we need that LkrFan Curse on our side :lol

[Venti Quattro]

:lmao :lmao :lmao

Hopefully those stupid selfies hanging at the Staples rafters can be removed now.

[LkrFan]

Please pick against us, Mauricio.... we need that LkrFan (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=18824) Curse on our side :lol


They'll have a good regular season per usual. Playoffs is a diff animal. Your most talented and toughest player cannot be a PG. This season won't end well. Can't wait to bump this thread later for the lulz. :lol

:downspin:

[Bynumite]

http://i.imgur.com/tJaBJjl.gif

[whitemamba]

They'll have a good regular season per usual. Playoffs is a diff animal. Your most talented and toughest player cannot be a PG. This season won't end well. Can't wait to bump this thread later for the lulz. :lol

:lol

Mah nigga Lkrfan with the predicton goods

[Flawless]

http://i.imgur.com/tJaBJjl.gif
:lmao

[The Batman]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kUXK6azldF0/UE5YveZFI7I/AAAAAAAACy8/xBXs1gccHFA/s1600/crazy-laughter.jpg

[Double-Up]

Too bad it ends in Miami.

[LkrFan]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kUXK6azldF0/UE5YveZFI7I/AAAAAAAACy8/xBXs1gccHFA/s1600/crazy-laughter.jpg

[KobeOwnsDuncan]

http://cdn.stereogum.com/files/2014/05/50-cent-pitch.gif

[LkrFan]

49 points after 3 quarters is PATHETIC Clipper Nation BAAAAHAHAHAHAHA! :rollin :lmao :rollin

[LkrFan]

After going down 21:


http://i.imgur.com/tJaBJjl.gif

:lmao

[Buddy Mignon]

The series was over when I saw that burr head kissing on Pop and patting the Spurs players on the back after the game two loss. What clown he is.

[midnightpulp]

The series was over when I saw that burr head kissing on Pop and patting the Spurs players on the back after the game two loss. What clown he is.

How about Leonard!

[Clipper Nation]

Just saw an exclusive copy of The Championship Route:

http://i.imgur.com/YmzQA6y.png

[LkrFan]

:lol

[100%duncan]

Faggot :lmao

[spurraider21]

The series was over when I saw that burr head kissing on Pop and patting the Spurs players on the back after the game two loss. What clown he is.


How about Leonard!
he's been ducking that one for a while now

kawhi leonard is the new naruto

[apalisoc_9]

Just saw an exclusive copy of The Championship Route:

http://i.imgur.com/YmzQA6y.png

:lmao

[spurraider21]

whats even left on that roster :lol

and no kawhi isn't going anywhere near the clippers

[LkrFan]

:lmao :lmao :lmao

Hopefully those stupid selfies hanging at the Staples rafters can be removed now.

Soon son. Sooooooon! :lmao

[LkrFan]

http://images.latintimes.com/sites/latintimes.com/files/styles/pulse_embed_breakpoints_theme_lt_desktop_1x/public/2015/05/16/clippers-choke-memes_4.jpg?itok=T7E6mhES

:lol

[LkrFan]

:lmao :lmao :lmao

Hopefully those stupid selfies hanging at the Staples rafters can be removed now.

http://images.latintimes.com/sites/latintimes.com/files/styles/pulse_embed_breakpoints_theme_lt_mobile_1x/public/2015/05/16/clippers-choke-memes_3.jpg?itok=nR7BrMZ3

:lmao

[Clipper Nation]

Just saw an exclusive copy of The Championship Route:

http://i.imgur.com/YmzQA6y.png

[spurraider21]

Just saw an exclusive copy of The Championship Route:

http://i.imgur.com/YmzQA6y.png
http://i.gyazo.com/008e93d859c40609b0d450b0fda21fcf.png

[LkrFan]

http://i.gyazo.com/008e93d859c40609b0d450b0fda21fcf.png

:lol

[Thread]

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I'd let him walk away peacefully and in relative silence. A simple [thank you] would be the extent of it. And I'd say absolutely no more---no matter what Jordan or his people said. Then take that $---add a piece or two & make another attempt.

Let somebody else buy it.

[DMC]

Jordan is a powerful defender and does well enough on offense. He's big and stupid so he doesn't hustle back very well and makes mental errors, but someone will pay him. I could see him actually in New York.

[Thread]

Jordan is a powerful defender and does well enough on offense. He's big and stupid so he doesn't hustle back very well and makes mental errors, but someone will pay him. I could see him actually in New York.

You think he doesn't "hustle back very well and makes mental errors" now...wait till he gets that max contract and goes about the business of extracting his vengeance.

[DMC]

You think he doesn't "hustle back very well and makes mental errors" now...wait till he gets that max contract and goes about the business of extracting his vengeance.
If he went to the other side of Staples to purple and gold, you'd forgive his transgressions and he'd be ok in your book until he left at which time you'd either beg him to stay as usual or throw him under the bus or both, in that order.

[Buddy Mignon]

He needs a Jason Kidd type to make him look good.

[Thread]

If he went to the other side of Staples to purple and gold, you'd forgive his transgressions and he'd be ok in your book until he left at which time you'd either beg him to stay as usual or throw him under the bus or both, in that order.

No, you're mistaken.

[DMC]

No, you're mistaken.

We'll see. It would go something like this:

Koolaid man "Jordan is a BEAST... Lakers are STAAAAAAAAACKED"

Thread: "Kool"

Then

"Koolaid man "Jordan sucks ass, I'm glad that nigga left fucc him"

Thread "Kool" I called it: Me

[LkrFan]

** 3rd annual BUMP **

:lol

[LkrFan]

Please pick against us, Mauricio .... we need that LkrFan Curse on our side :lol

:lolK tlongII, congrats on making it to the 2nd round son. :toast

[whitemamba]

:lol clippers , team needs to be blown up and sent to seattle tbh.

[LkrFan]

**BUMP**

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Sparks >>> Clippers! :lmao

[baseline bum]

**BUMP**

789287319484235776

Sparks >>> Clippers! :lmao

Man that's some Rocketfan shit to be celebrating WNBA titles.

[tonight...you]

Man that's some Rocketfan shit to be celebrating WNBA titles. LkrFan give no shiv. #respect

[LkrFan]

Man that's some Rocketfan shit to be celebrating WNBA titles.

N:lolpe - Clippers hanging selfies in Staples...meanwhile Lakers and Spark hang banners! :rollin :lmao :rollin

[LkrFan]

Candace Parker: 1
CP: :lmao

[spursistan]

Just talked to Clippers coach Doc Rivers here in Sacramento. Said this is best team he has had in LA. Just needs to get healthy. "We're gonna be good. Really good."
http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=%2Fi%2Fcolumnists%2Fgoodman_jeff_m.jpg&w=80&h=80&scale=cropJeff Goodman, ESPN Insider

[Robz4000]

:lol in b4 they miss the playoffs

[baseline bum]

L:lolkers celebrating WNBA titles

[Clipper Nation]

Just talked to Clippers coach Doc Rivers here in Sacramento. Said this is best team he has had in LA. Just needs to get healthy. "We're gonna be good. Really good."
http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=%2Fi%2Fcolumnists%2Fgoodman_jeff_m.jpg&w=80&h=80&scale=cropJeff Goodman, ESPN Insider
Could Doc be any more divorced from reality? He's so delusional, it's almost frightening.

[LkrFan]

***BUMP***

G:lol Dubs!

[StrengthAndHonor]

No CP3, Blake rusty AF. I'm not surprised its a blowout.

[Clipper Nation]

No CP3, Blake rusty AF. I'm not surprised its a blowout.

This team is mentally shook and just plain outcoached and out-talented by the Warriors even when 100% healthy. We are a first-round exit waiting to happen anyway. Melo isn't fixing that and will only ruin our future even more.

[Kawhitstorm]

No CP3, Blake rusty AF. I'm not surprised its a blowout.

Yeah, they didn't get blown out at home when they had all their horses.:lmao

[daslicer]

I didn't watch the game but I wonder if this game will cause the Clippers to panic and trade for Carmelo.

[spursistan]

839003907049181184
Clipper Nation :lol

[140]

:lol

[Clipper Nation]

839003907049181184
Clipper Nation (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=28500) :lol
Sadly, he's made so many God-awful decisions since he took the helm that this might actually be one of his best :lol

[LkrFan]

*** 4th Annual BUMP ***

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:rollin :lmao :rollin

[DMC]

http://i.imgur.com/r34pZT1.jpg


Still no Clippers banner :lol

[LkrFan]

http://i.imgur.com/r34pZT1.jpg


Still no Clippers banner :lol

:lmao

[LkrFan]

858808353832796160

:lmao @ Clipper Nation

[HarlemHeat37]

Wow, that's ridiculous:lol

[Clipper Nation]

Doc needs to map his way to Orlando this offseason - and take his scrub-ass kid with him.

[LkrFan]

#BASKETBALLREAS:lmaoNS!

[Chillen]

It's looking like the Clippers are similar to the Grizzlies in that the only thing they ever accomplished as a basketball team was beat the Spurs one time.

[LkrFan]

Clipps played 7 more games than the Lakers :lol

[DMC]

Clipps played 7 more games than the Lakers :lol

Now add the other 4 seasons...

[LkrFan]

Now add the other 4 seasons...

...and the WCF appearances. Oops - nevermind! :lol

[LkrFan]

***Annual BUMP***

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:lmao

[LkrFan]

Doc needs to map his way to Orlando this offseason - and take his scrub-ass kid with him.

Tee hee

[LkrFan]

982739585351340032

:lol

[Clipper Nation]

Judging from the rumors floating around of him going to the Knicks or the Bucks, it sounds like Doc's getting ready to quit again. Hope it's true!

[LkrFan]

Looks like the Clipps need to map out a new spot for a new arena:

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:lol

[Clipper Nation]

Looks like the Clipps need to map out a new spot for a new arena:

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:lol

Can't wait for Doncic and Giannis to get their rings on opening night at the new arena, against the Lakers' "Big Three" of Lonzo, LaMelo and LiAngelo :downspin:

[spurraider21]

Can't wait for Doncic and Giannis to get their rings on opening night at the new arena, against the Lakers' "Big Three" of Lonzo, LaMelo and LiAngelo :downspin:
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[LkrFan]

999356212385755136

:lmao

[LkrFan]

Can't wait for Doncic and Giannis to get their rings on opening night at the new arena, against the Lakers' "Big Three" of Lonzo, LaMelo and LiAngelo :downspin:

:lol

[Clipper Nation]

:lmao

Not sure why you're laughing. It's only a matter of time before the Lakers hire Coach LaVar. :downspin:

[LkrFan]

Not sure why you're laughing. It's only a matter of time before the Lakers hire Coach LaVar. :downspin:

:lol

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[spurraider21]

:lol

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L:lolg:downspin:


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[Clipper Nation]

:lol

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L:lolg:downspin:
Wow, one reporter's opinion and it isn't even Woj or Shams. :wow

[LkrFan]

Wow, one reporter's opinion and it isn't even Woj or Shams. :wow

#BigFacts - he will NOT don a Clipper Uniform.

Now let's test your LkrFan curse theory. :smokin

[LkrFan]

woo hoo no Wiggins for you niggins.

:lol

[LkrFan]

BAAAAAAHHHAAHAHA!!! :rollin :lmao :rollin

[Mitch]

It never ends for Clips, just goes to show they're like a 30yo bum living in their parents house (staples center) :lol

[baseline bum]

:lol it has been 50 years and they still haven't made it out of the second round yet

[timtonymanu]

:lol Cock Quitters
:lol mostly a lottery coach for the Celtics
:lol riding the coattails of Thibs, Garnett, Pierce, and Allen
:lol quitting on the Celtics only to get embarrassed more with the Clippers
:lol Brad Stevens doing more with Boston than he ever did
:lol pretending he wasn't an Uncle Tom to Sterling
:lol couldn't make the conference finals with Paul and Blake
:lol couldn't do it with Nephew and George
:lol Choking 3-1 leads in his DNA

[Laker_1995]

“ DENVER HAS BEEN TOGETHER LONGER”


stupid bum ass rivers just like his son

[LkrFan]

It never ends for Clips, just goes to show they're like a 30yo bum living in their parents house (staples center) :lol

:lmao

Laker fans are petty
https://twitter.com/Brooksbrosmedia/status/1307393602528538624?s=19

And I'm here for it :rollin :lmao :rollin

[dbreiden83080]

He is so overrated as a coach. 91-89 career playoff record with 1 ring. Coached a ton of talent that never met the championship goals..

[Mitch]

:lmao

Laker fans are petty
https://twitter.com/Brooksbrosmedia/status/1307393602528538624?s=19

And I'm here for it :rollin :lmao :rollin

That can't be real :lol

It's like saying "We were ahead in the 1st quarter"

[LkrFan]

That can't be real :lol

It's like saying "We were ahead in the 1st quarter"
:lmao

[LkrFan]

**Bump**

I hope the Lakers re-route their parade to end in front of Clippers headquarters :lol

#pettySZN

[LkrFan]

:lol it has been 50 years and they still haven't made it out of the second round yet

:rollin :lmao :rollin

[baseline bum]

:rollin :lmao :rollin

Seriously, the only other teams in the league to never make it out of the second round are the current Charlotte Hornets (16 years old) and the previous Charlotte Hornets (32 years in the league). People always talked about Cleveland's championship drought, but that was only two years longer than the Clippers' ongoing conference finals drought. :lol

[LkrFan]

Seriously, the only other teams in the league to never make it out of the second round are the current Charlotte Hornets (16 years old) and the previous Charlotte Hornets (32 years in the league). People always talked about Cleveland's championship drought, but that was only two years longer than the Clippers' ongoing conference finals drought. :lol

:lol Dayum :lmao