The Los Angeles Clippers are looking to capitalize on winning the 2009 NBA Draft lottery and turn around their franchise this upcoming season. The addition of the number one overall pick, Blake Griffin, has fans excited to see next years Los Angeles Clippers games at Staples Center. With the core of the Los Angeles Clippers team returning and healthy, the 2009 season will come with high hopes for Clippers fans.
The 2008 season also began with high expectations, but was quickly derailed by injuries and underachieving. Starting point guard Baron Davis had put his mind towards staying healthy and has been working out almost every day since the season ended. If he can stay on the court, the Clippers have a dynamic playmaker at the point guard position that really knows how to make everyone else around him better. Sophomore shooting guard Eric Gordon showed more promising than any Clippers rookie in recent memory last season. Gordon started out the year slowly but continually improved his game throughout the season. By the end of the season, Eric Gordon seemed to be the best player on the court for the Clippers at times. His exciting style of play and the heart he puts into the game earned him a spot on the NBA All Rookie team and has fans rushing to get 2009 Los Angeles Clippers tickets to watch him play. Chris Kaman hopes to stay healthy at Center as he provides a much needed spark to the Clippers offense. Marcus Camby, who was one of the bright spots last season, will be back to anchor the Clippers defense. As a shot blocking threat on every play, Camby’s health will play a key role in the Los Angeles Clippers success this upcoming season. Third year forward Al Thornton will look to further improve his game and play an important role in the Clippers offense. As one of the most athletic and electrifying young forwards in the game, Thornton’s development has many Los Angeles Clippers fans excited about the future of the franchise. Another young and exciting prospect is second year forward DeAndre Jordan. Jordan showed sparks in limited playing time last year that gave Clippers faithful enough promise to believe in the young star’s potential. If the pieces all fall in place, the Los Angeles Clippers schedule should provide fans with exciting match ups and playoff aspirations.
The Los Angeles Clippers, part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference, have been playing ball since 1970. Originally named the Buffalo Braves from 1970 to 1978, they also went by the name of the San Diego Clippers from 1978 to 1984, before settling on their current name. No matter what they’re called, there’s no doubt that the Los Angeles Clippers are an amazing team and Clippers fans are known as some of the most loyal fans in all of the NBA. Read more about Los Angeles Clippers below or click on one of the Los Angeles Clippers game dates to find tickets.
