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[url]https://twitter.com/#!/clipperdarrell/status/174964579598737408[/url]
[quote]It is with great sadness 2 say this that I have been told by @LAClippers front office that they no longer want me 2 b Clipper Darrell[/quote]
WTF is going on?
For fans who don't know who he is, Clipper Darrell is the guy whos constantly at Clipper games with the half red half blue suit on always being the loudest guy cheering for the Clippers.
i didnt know the front office gives a shit about a single fan
Damn really? That's kind of horrible. He's always been so passionate about the team and when they're finally good they tell him to leave? C'mon, this is like the stuff that people rag on the clippers for.
Then again, he could just buy his own tickets like most.
I saw him heavily recruiting JR and Kenyon earlier.
What possible reason could there be for this?:facepalm
This guy is a loyal fan, Mark Cuban offered him 1 mil to be Maverick Darrell and he turned him down. Hope this doesn't foreshadow something in the future with our club.
F*ck That!!!
One does not simply stop being Clipper Darrell
I don't get it. A guy who goes to every game dressed up and getting fans involved (you can hear him start the "Let's go Clippers" chants from up in the nosebleeds) and asks for no compensation (that I know of), and they want him to stop?
WTF?
SMH, this dude advertises your shit for free all day, buys tickets every year, and you toss [I]him[/I] to the side?
[url]http://clipperdarrell.com/2012/02/29/i-am-devastated/[/url]
[QUOTE]I AM DEVASTATED!!!
It is with great sadness that I must report to all those in NBA NATION that I have been told by Clipper management they no longer want me to be Clipper Darrell, a name that was given to me by the media because of my unwavering support and team spirit. I am devastated!!!!
I have been a season ticket holder for over a decade and a FAN for over 15 years and have dedicated a major part of my life to support the Clipper organization and it’s players no matter what the season’s outcome. Over the years (400 home games) I have gone to great lengths to show my appreciation and loyalty in my attire, the car I drive and in my very own home. I’ve taken seriously the mantra of being “Clipper Darrell” in performing community service, mentoring young children and my participation in outreach programs. I’ve appreciated the struggles of the team to overcome obstacles as I’ve done in my life. I felt vindicated for all the years we as Clipper fans have gone through trials and tribulations and NOW we have a team that can win it all. Yesterday was the hardest day of my life, I felt powerless as a fan, as I was stripped of my identity however, no one can take away my heart and the love I have for my team![/QUOTE]
Donald Sterling always finds a way to f*ck something up had to have been him behind this
Maybe they gave him a job and this is some poorly planned PR stunt? Just weird.
fvck sterling
So what stops him from continuing to go to games as Clipper Darrell regardless? :confusedshrug:
Pretty remarkably bad.
[QUOTE=GOBB]So what stops him from continuing to go to games as Clipper Darrell regardless? :confusedshrug:[/QUOTE]
Maybe they wont let him come in dressed up as Clipper Darrell? IDK.
[QUOTE=GOBB]So what stops him from continuing to go to games as Clipper Darrell regardless? :confusedshrug:[/QUOTE]
Probably nothing... but it's the gesture that's so terrible.
This is the most loyal Clipper fan of all time, and he's getting public ally slapped in the face.
LOL@LAC. Seriously.
I was hoping Twitter'd teem Clipper Darrell important enough to get one of the verified checkmarks
This fan was straight up Buffoonery and Foolery and while this is a punk move by the Clipper Organization as this should have been dealt with in the off-season in a professional manner this fan made it a point that while at the games it wasn't so much about the Clippers as it was about him being a Fan Legend
Some of you have to see the Forest between the Trees sometimes with people and their agendas. He has a semi image of a Pimp who at times appears drunk, sloppy, disruptive, and out of sorts at games. It's not an endearing image of a franchise nor represents any form of professionalism even as a fan. Just because you commit so much of your financial resources towards a cause/work/company does not give you unlimited entitlement/right to display a poor image of a model fan that of which you claim....
This guy was a piece of work at times and like I said just as much about himself as he was the team.
[QUOTE]LOOK AT ME LOOK AT ME LOOK AT ME LOOK AT ME NOT THE GAME OH WAIT YOU CAN'T SEE THE GAME AS I'M OBNOXIOUSLY DISTRACTING YOUR VIEWS BECAUSE I WANT YOU TO LOOK AT ME LOOK I'M CLIPPER DARRELL LOOK AT ME LOOK AT ME[/QUOTE]
[IMG]http://i2.cdn.turner.com/si/2009/writers/arash_markazi/04/28/clipper-darrell/clipper-darrell.jpg[/IMG]
That's exactly what you get a lot of when he's at the games.
You wish as an organization the Clippers would have better timing and professionalism themselves when resolving internal issues. Bad situation all around
Just the fact that this guy has a "Clipper Darrell" website, a "Clipper Darrell" myspace, a "Clipper Darrell" twitter, a "Clipper Darrell" facebook, a "Clipper Darrell" youtube, sells merchandise and the fact that you can "book" him goes to show this thing of his is not entirely about the Clippers anymore.
All they did was tell him to tone down the personal branding and attention whoring a little bit probably. So now he's crying foul to get more attention.
[quote=dab0yech0]Donald Sterling always finds a way to f*ck something up had to have been him behind this[/quote]
Yet most Clipper fans dismiss this notion when you mention Griffin, Paul and future success....
[QUOTE=LJJ]Just the fact that this guy has a "Clipper Darrell" website, a "Clipper Darrell" myspace, a "Clipper Darrell" twitter, a "Clipper Darrell" facebook, a "Clipper Darrell" youtube, sells merchandise and the fact that you can "book" him goes to show this thing of his is not entirely about the Clippers anymore.
All they did was tell him to tone down the personal branding and attention whoring a little bit probably. So now he's crying foul to get more attention.[/QUOTE]
+ Infinity
I mean get real I as a paying fan would not want to sit through 41 home game watching him and his act. All the shucking and jiving with the Cheerleaders and running around like he's a Mascot and whatnot.....
Are you a Clipper Fan and/or are you role playing for an Oscar as a Clipper fan as Clipper Darrell?
"Uhhhh no calm down a thousand broham or else"
[URL="http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowlla/la-clippers-want-clipper-darrell-to-change-his-name_b54797"]http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowlla/la-clippers-want-clipper-darrell-to-change-his-name_b54797[/URL]
They want him to drop the "Clipper" from his name and stop marketing himself with it. Even offered him a free season ticket.
[QUOTE=InspiredLebowski][URL="http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowlla/la-clippers-want-clipper-darrell-to-change-his-name_b54797"]http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowlla/la-clippers-want-clipper-darrell-to-change-his-name_b54797[/URL]
They want him to drop the "Clipper" from his name and stop marketing himself with it. Even offered him a free season ticket.[/QUOTE]
Totally reasonable request yet once again handle this in the off-season as he's been doing it for this long. It's not like this couldn't have waited to be addressed at a better time.
Yeah call himself "Darrell Darrell" and get Chris and Busta to put him on another remix version of "LOOK AT ME NOW" if he wants more exposure
I guess its just a huge coincidence that as soon as the Clippers no longer need the promotion that "Clipper Darrell" brings they all of sudden have problems with him making coin off of the name. SMH.
[QUOTE=LJJ]Just the fact that this guy has a "Clipper Darrell" website, a "Clipper Darrell" myspace, a "Clipper Darrell" twitter, a "Clipper Darrell" facebook, a "Clipper Darrell" youtube, sells merchandise and the fact that you can "book" him goes to show this thing of his is not entirely about the Clippers anymore.
All they did was tell him to tone down the personal branding and attention whoring a little bit probably. So now he's crying foul to get more attention.[/QUOTE]
Agree 100 percent. Darrell is a pretty selfish dude. When you go to games and talk to him it's as if he loves the attention. Dude isn't doing it for the team, he's doing it for the fame. I get it... he's been loyal... but they are still giving him FREE season tickets. He rubs a lot of Clipper fans the wrong way including me.
When the Clippers were doing bad, it was ok for him to be "Clipper" Darrell. Now, the team is winning, and Sterling's greedy ass pulls this?
Really?
Watch him become Laker Darrell now. Everyone knows their quiet fans could use him.
What the f*ck is the Clipper front office smoking?
This guy is the BEST thing about the Clippers period...even with the additions of Paul and company. Come on now.
[IMG]http://i44.tinypic.com/ip19xd.jpg[/IMG]
[QUOTE=qrich]When the Clippers were doing bad, it was ok for him to be "Clipper" Darrell. Now, the team is winning, and Sterling's greedy ass pulls this?
Really?
Watch him become Laker Darrell now. Everyone knows their quiet fans could use him.[/QUOTE]
Yea this is the one thing I don't like. Is the timing of it. Once Clippers blow up they want to toss him to the curb.
[QUOTE=Clippersfan86]Agree 100 percent. Darrell is a pretty selfish dude. When you go to games and talk to him it's as if he loves the attention. Dude isn't doing it for the team, he's doing it for the fame. I get it... he's been loyal... but they are still giving him FREE season tickets. He rubs a lot of Clipper fans the wrong way including me.[/QUOTE]
I've been going to games since 99, never had a problem with this guy.
I understand hes probably making money off of the name but would've been better if the team handled this differently or during the offseason. Now you have guys like Deandre Jordan and Reggie Evans who are super cool with him tweeting WTF and pretty soon they will be bashing the front office as well.
[QUOTE=qrich]When the Clippers were doing bad, it was ok for him to be "Clipper" Darrell. Now, the team is winning, and Sterling's greedy ass pulls this?
Really?
Watch him become Laker Darrell now. Everyone knows their quiet fans could use him.[/QUOTE]
Dude it's not like people don't know who he is after all this time. They've probably wanted to address this situation for some time now and who knows how often it's been discussed internally. Brand yourself how you want but tone it down some using the team branded name. Which belongs to the NBA btw.
The Clippers made the playoffs in 2005-2006 did Sterling tell him to knock it off then? Sterling was still greedy then right? Clippers aren't even locked into post-season yet right?
About time. Watched him get thrown out during a Lakers Clippers pre-season game a couple years ago. Had about 10 Lakers fans so worked up it was either toss him out or watch him die. Funny part was when he was tossed it was the Clippers fans in attendance that did all the cheering
[QUOTE=dab0yech0]I've been going to games since 99, never had a problem with this guy.
I understand hes probably making money off of the name but would've been better if the team handled this differently or during the offseason. Now you have guys like Deandre Jordan and Reggie Evans who are super cool with him tweeting WTF and pretty soon they will be bashing the front office as well.[/QUOTE]
I didn't know players were tweeting about it. No doubt it's a very bad PR move... just saying at the end of the day he's still getting free season tickets so he shouldn't be so dramatic.
[QUOTE=dab0yech0]I've been going to games since 99, never had a problem with this guy.
I understand hes probably making money off of the name but would've been better if the team handled this differently or during the offseason. Now you have guys like Deandre Jordan and Reggie Evans who are super cool with him tweeting WTF and pretty soon they will be bashing the front office as well.[/QUOTE]
He's making money off the name, but he's also making money for the clippers. Getting their name out during some really dark times for the franchise and they should have just kept him. It's something that sets them apart imo.
[QUOTE=TheBluest]Dude it's not like people don't know who he is after all this time. They've probably wanted to address this situation for some time now and who knows how often it's been discussed internally. Brand yourself how you want but tone it down some using the team branded name. Which belongs to the NBA btw.
The Clippers made the playoffs in 2005-2006 did Sterling tell him to knock it off then? Sterling was still greedy then right? Clippers aren't even locked into post-season yet right?[/QUOTE]
Worst example ever. I don't remember the 06 clippers having two extremely marketable stars and quality team behind them. I dont remember the 06 clippers pulling in these ratings and getting this many national tv spots.
When you have the name "Clipper Darrell" and give interviews and make appearances and all that then people associate you with the franchise but his opinions are his own and don't represent the franchise. It's not even about the money, it's not like he can be making much, it's that he's seen as an unofficial representative of the franchise when he's not. Obviously the timing is stupid, but it's a pretty reasonable request.
[QUOTE=TheBluest]This fan was straight up Buffoonery and Foolery and while this is a punk move by the Clipper Organization as this should have been dealt with in the off-season in a professional manner this fan made it a point that while at the games it wasn't so much about the Clippers as it was about him being a Fan Legend
Some of you have to see the Forest between the Trees sometimes with people and their agendas. He has a semi image of a Pimp who at times appears drunk, sloppy, disruptive, and out of sorts at games. It's not an endearing image of a franchise nor represents any form of professionalism even as a fan. Just because you commit so much of your financial resources towards a cause/work/company does not give you unlimited entitlement/right to display a poor image of a model fan that of which you claim....
This guy was a piece of work at times and like I said just as much about himself as he was the team.
[IMG]http://i2.cdn.turner.com/si/2009/writers/arash_markazi/04/28/clipper-darrell/clipper-darrell.jpg[/IMG]
That's exactly what you get a lot of when he's at the games.
You wish as an organization the Clippers would have better timing and professionalism themselves when resolving internal issues. Bad situation all around[/QUOTE]
:rolleyes: I guess this only became a problem once the Clippers got good, and not the entire decade prior.:facepalm
Wow Blake Griffin just tweeted
"Bring back Clipper Darrell"
If Sterling doesn't want to lose CP3+Griffin he better wise up.
DeAndre Jordan: "I love Clipper Darrell"
You would think the Clippers would at least consult their star players before risking rubbing them the wrong way. Then again it is the Clippers. Not exactly an organization associated with class.