Owner Real Deal Posted February 29, 2012 Owner Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 What the hell...? 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!http://clipperdarrell.com/2012/02/29/i-am-devastated 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 Darrellhttps://twitter.com/#!/clipperdarrell I seriously can't believe that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Artesticle Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 (edited) WOW.... wtf why??? Edited February 29, 2012 by The Artesticle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teletopez Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Blake Griffin @blakegriffin Bring back #ClipperDarrell Chris Paul @CP3 @clipperdarrell WE GOT YOU!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted February 29, 2012 Author Owner Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 The Clippers also want half of STAPLES Center to paint their seats red/blue...but yeah. Sad day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teletopez Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 (edited) Absolutely ridiculous... as soon as this team begins to succeed on the court, it turns its back on its most loyal fan of more than ten years. It makes no sense how the management didn't want "Clipper" to be part of his identity... they used him in their own advertisements. Edited February 29, 2012 by Brooklyn Bound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted February 29, 2012 Author Owner Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 It makes no sense how the management didn't want "Clipper" to be part of his identity... they used him in their own advertisements.Yes, they sure did. Found this funny: @LarryCoonIn other news, you are no longer allowed to refer to a personal grooming implement as a "nail clipper." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 This is [expletive]ed up and an example of why this franchise has always been a joke. He should have taken the job offer Mark Cuban gave him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemon Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Clipper Darrell has been making money from being clipper Darrell. Not sure if you can find his site now but I think you can pay him to do parties or events as clipper Darrell. So it makes sense for a business. Inside the stadium though. He would be really missed. he's one of the few things that have represented the clipper franchise along with bad management, ralph Lawler, and.. Well that's it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Artesticle Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 (edited) He should have taken the job offer Mark Cuban gave him.and he didnt, because he is a true clipper fan. he turned down big money so he could continue to support the clippers. shame how they're doing him like this. cant say im surprised though, he doesnt deserve this after everything he gave the franchise. Edited February 29, 2012 by The Artesticle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted February 29, 2012 Author Owner Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Clipper Darrell has been making money from being clipper Darrell. Not sure if you can find his site now but I think you can pay him to do parties or events as clipper Darrell. So it makes sense for a business.Shouldn't matter, really. The Clips have made money off of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YugoRocketsFan Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Fans give a shit about the team, team doesn't give a shit about the fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemon Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 (edited) Yeah I've seen clipper Darrel in person and he's the must passionate fan you'll ever see. Adds to the experience if a game. But you can see how from a business point of view, you wouldn't want someone unaffiliated to represent the company. "I'm just sayin." Edited February 29, 2012 by Lemon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sħãlïq™ Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 What the hell...? I seriously can't believe that. My reaction exactly.... <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted February 29, 2012 Author Owner Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Message from the organization: “The Clippers have done absolutely nothing wrong or inappropriate as it concerns Darrell Bailey. His claims are absurd and unfounded. He has never been an employee or representative of the Clippers organization, and therefore cannot be terminated. The Clippers have never engaged Mr. Bailey’s services. When he has been in need, the organization has regularly provided him a seat for games. No good deed goes unpunished. We have had multiple conversations with him concerning his inappropriate use of the Clippers’ team name and trademark for his own unmonitored commercial gain. We have spoken to him repeatedly about his desire to make public appearances in ways which improperly suggest that he is officially affiliated with our organization. In all cases and over a long period of time, he has consistently rejected our efforts to operate in consultation. In a conversation with an authoritative and tenured Clippers’ executive last week, he was asked again to either consult with the team on all public appearances and/or commercial ventures, or stop undertaking those opportunities representing himself inappropriately. His response was an offer to stop representing himself commercially in that way and his offer was accepted in principle. The next thing we heard was the baseless claims he has made today and the ensuing media rush to judgment. We hold all of our fans in the highest esteem and we have been patient and generous with Mr. Bailey. He has not returned our support in an honorable way. He is not actually a fan of the Clippers, but a fan of what he can make off of the Clippers. We are no longer interested in that kind of association with him, and that is why we accepted his offer to remove our team name from his stage name.”http://clippers.ocregister.com/2012/02/29/clippers-statement-regarding-clipper-darrell WOW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Wow...they sound like real douches in that statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomarFachix Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Clipper Darrell is what I'd imagine Shaliz to be like IRL if he lived in LA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomarFachix Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Super shitty btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted March 1, 2012 Author Owner Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Clipper Darrell is what I'd imagine Shaliz to be like IRL if he lived in LA.Probably so. Shaliq has never been to a Clipper game. That needs to happen, someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomarFachix Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Clippers @ Knicks, bneal flies in, everyone else from the tristate joins. That's a big crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sħãlïq™ Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Clipper Darrell is what I'd imagine Shaliz to be like IRL if he lived in LA.It's Šhãłïq. And I'd try to match and eclipse Clipper Darrell's love for LAC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Just a few weeks after the CP3 trade Chris Kaman went on record saying something to the effect of he would never join the Clippers organization again under the current management. Eric Gordon was upset too as he felt they lied to him when he asked was he going to be traded and they told him no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lkr Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 so uh what does he do as parties? just act like a clippers fan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Need4Sheed Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 They should just mix red blue purple and gold then paint the seats shit brown lol. ---I am here: http://tapatalk.com/map.php?dftcg2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastCoastNiner Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 I could understand where the Clippers are coming from in regards to a person representing himself as a part of the Clippers organization (in a way) and making money doing so. However, the lost me when: 1. They never seemed to give a shit when the Clippers were complete garbage from many years. They ONLY acted once they started to see that someone was making some money (presumably) while somewhat associating himself with the team. 2. The Clippers organization has a history of being classless and complete liars. 3. The one line in the article claiming that he wasn't a real Clippers fan. The letter wasn't too bad until that part. Right there, right then, they lost it. You don't need to fire a jab like that at someone who has supported your piece of shit franchise for many years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastCoastNiner Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Anyways, if the Clippers have to take legal action, Clipper Darrell will lose as he's legally in the wrong. If there was no "Clippers", there would be no Clipper Darrell either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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