Josh Smith joins Clippers

Josh Smith has agreed to play for the Los Angeles Clippers, according to ESPN and multiple reports.

ESPN's Chris Broussard reports it is a one-year deal. A source told Broussard that Smith "chose winning and a defined role over money."

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13269 ... s-clippers


Him and Stephenson on the same team? Hahahaha

Yeah, good luck with that pairing, Doc.

Well, Spencer Hawes looked like a great signing last year too. We'll have to wait and see on this one.

Just when I thought he'll be back.

this could be great for the clips, winning tends to keep the crazy in check. i think its good if he understands his role. if doc uses these guys right this could be a dangerous team

If it doesn't work out there is plenty of trade bait.

I actually think the Clips running game will really suit Josh Smith's game a lot and he's a good passer himself too.

I just wouldn't play him with Lance much, that could be a bad match

this could be great for the clips, winning tends to keep the crazy in check. i think its good if he understands his role. if doc uses these guys right this could be a dangerous team

Putting all snark aside, I do actually agree. Smith takes some ill-advised shots, and his inefficiency and bad decisions can obviously be a liability, but he's also still very athletic and does have legitimate talent both offensively and defensively. In a system where his flaws can be minimised and strengths properly utilised, on a team where winning and leadership can keep him in check as you said, it can certainly work out.

Teams will have a hack-a party with the Clippers this year...

Teams will have a hack-a party with the Clippers this year...

Ha, just realized that. It's gonna get boring in LA soon

I don't get why he signed with LA for "winning" purposes. If I was him, I'd go and ride Harden rather than that whiny son of a bish.

I don't get why he signed with LA for "winning" purposes. If I was him, I'd go and ride Harden rather than that whiny son of a bish.

but in houston he would still have to deal with that other whiny son of a bitch

I don't get why he signed with LA for "winning" purposes. If I was him, I'd go and ride Harden rather than that whiny son of a bish.

but in houston he would still have to deal with that other whiny son of a bitch

Is that Howard?
They are good friends, so there's no problem with that.

if he can get along with howard he can get along with anyone lol

He's probably used to Dwight since they are childhood friends.