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Post subject: Mike Dunleavy dint speak with Sterling
 Posted: Jan 25, 2008 - 11:02 AM PST
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Late Wednesday, after the Clippers' 111-85 victory over the Sacramento Kings, Mike Dunleavy told The (Los Angeles) Times that team President Andy Roeser had asked him to say publicly that the coach had patched up his differences with owner , even though the two hadn't spoken.
Dunleavy elaborated on Roeser's request Thursday morning at the team's practice. Dunleavy explained how he carried through with them, by talking to reporters before Wednesday's game about his "conversation" with Sterling, in an effort to quiet a growing public rift.
Meanwhile, Sterling is said to still be upset with Dunleavy's comments about replacing him as coach. -- Los Angeles Times
Following the Clippers' short practice Thursday before their flight to New Orleans, Dunleavy took time out to explain what really happened.
"I called Mr. Sterling's office (Wednesday) and he wasn't there," Dunleavy said. "I called him at home. I talked to his wife. He was in the shower. I didn't hear back from him. I called back and then I had to go to a season-ticket holder talk at the arena. ... I called back and left him a message of what I wanted to say." -- Orange County Register |
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Post subject: More chaos for the Clippers
Posted: Jan 25, 2008 - 11:06 AM PST
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Mike Dunleavy says he was told by Clippers President Andy Roeser that the coach had patched things up with team owner Donald Sterling, even though the two hadn't met. Roeser issued a statement that he was "disappointed" in how Dunleavy handled the situation.
Dunleavy says team President Andy Roeser asked him to say he had talked to Sterling; Roeser says it was a misunderstanding.
By Jonathan Abrams, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
January 25, 2008
If anyone thought the Clippers' management chaos would calm down -- think again.
Late Wednesday, after the Clippers' 111-85 victory over the Sacramento Kings, Mike Dunleavy told The Times that team President Andy Roeser had asked him to say publicly that the coach had patched up his differences with owner Donald T. Sterling, even though the two hadn't spoken.
Dunleavy elaborated on Roeser's request Thursday morning at the team's practice. Dunleavy explained how he carried through with them, by talking to reporters before Wednesday's game about his "conversation" with Sterling, in an effort to quiet a growing public rift.
Then late Thursday, Roeser said: "In our haste to create closure on this matter, Mike and I obviously had a misunderstanding. Mike has acknowledged to me that he regrets how he handled this situation. You can be sure that we are disappointed in the way he chose to handle it. His comments were inappropriate. It's now time for us all to move forward and concentrate solely on working harder to improve the team."
Roeser has been with the Clippers 23 years and was promoted to team president in October.
Sterling told The Times at halftime Wednesday that he knew nothing of a conversation that day between himself and Dunleavy.
The Clippers executive suite has been in turmoil since Monday when Sterling told The Times, in a story published Tuesday, he was upset at his team's poor performance and was contemplating changes among his top management -- Dunleavy and Elgin Baylor, longtime director of basketball operations.
Dunleavy responded Tuesday by inviting Sterling to fire him and saying it would be a giant mistake. Dunleavy, coach of the Clippers since 2003, is in the first season of a four-year $22 million contract extension.
Dunleavy explained Thursday morning that he talked with Roeser on the phone Wednesday morning and they agreed the management dispute should be handled in-house.
Dunleavy informed Roeser he had called Sterling at his office, at his home and spoken to Sterling's wife, but not the owner, and had left messages. Roeser assured Dunleavy that Sterling was on the same page as his coach and that they should end their public disagreement, Dunleavy said.
Dunleavy said he asked Roeser how he should respond to questions from the media about the dispute. Roeser told him to say that he had talked with the owner, Dunleavy said.
" 'You can say you talked to him because he got your message and he's giving you a message -- or relaying it -- but it's fine. You guys have corresponded,' " Dunleavy said Roeser told him Wednesday.
"[Sterling] knew what I said. I knew what he said and Andy said he'll either see you at the game [Wednesday] or when you get back from this road trip," Dunleavy said.
Meanwhile, Sterling is said to still be upset with Dunleavy's comments about replacing him as coach.
Sterling left his courtside seat Wednesday at the start of the third quarter, angry that Dunleavy was playing Quinton Ross, who has missed his last 19 shots, instead of rookie Al Thornton, who had a strong second quarter.
The Clippers pulled away in the third quarter in their most lopsided win of the season.
Sterling returned to his seat late in the fourth quarter.
Baylor on Wednesday declined to talk about Sterling's comments, particularly the need to make a trade before next month's deadline, or his current relationship with Dunleavy. "Right now, it's like, 'Let's go out there and win some ballgames,' " Baylor said.
The Clippers start a short trip with a game tonight against the New Orleans Hornets before playing the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday.
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Post subject: RE: More chaos for the Clippers
Posted: Jan 25, 2008 - 02:50 PM PST
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| Will the drama end already and the focus be back on basketball- please! I sure hope so! It kind of reminds me of that Lakers Kobe/Jerry Buss feud over the summer. |
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