NBA NOTEBOOK: MOBLEY FITS CLIPS' LONGING.Byline: Daily News Staff and Wire Services The Clippers mastered the sad art of losing close games last season, going 4-13 in contests decided by three points or less. They also were gun shy from 3-point range, finishing last in the NBA NBA abbr. 1. National Basketball Association 2. National Boxing Association NBA (US) n abbr (= National Basketball Association) → Basketball-Dachverband (= in 3-pointers attempted and 3-pointers made. So when they officially signed free agent shooting guard The Shooting guard (SG), also known as the two or off guard,[1] is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. Cuttino Mobley Cuttino Rashawn Mobley (born September 1, 1975 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American professional basketball player in the NBA who currently plays for the Los Angeles Clippers. on Wednesday, they appear to be filling a major need. Mobley finished third in the NBA last season with a .439 3-point shooting percentage, and he says he enjoys taking last-minute, make-or-break shots. Acquiring such a perfect fit, as Clippers general manager Elgin Baylor Elgin Gay Baylor (born September 16, 1934 in Washington, D.C.) is a retired American basketball player who played 13 seasons as a forward for the NBA's Minneapolis Lakers/Los Angeles Lakers. Baylor was a gifted shooter, a strong rebounder, and an accomplished passer. and coach Mike Dunleavy Mike Dunleavy is the name of two notable persons in basketball, father and son:
Could he be facing the most pressure of his career because of that? ``Pressure?'' Mobley said. ``No, no, I don't believe in pressure. I believe if you work hard, all you can do is your best. Right?'' The Clippers also announced that they have renounced the rights to free agents Kerry Kittles and Rick Brunson, who signed a one-year deal with Seattle. The Clippers are expected to re-sign back-up center Zeljko Rebraca to a three-year contract worth $12 million. -Joe Stevens --Also: Ray Allen signed a five-year contract extension with Seattle worth as much as $85 million - $80 million in salary and as much as $5 million in incentives. ... Portland waived veteran guard Nick Van Exel Nickey (Nick) Maxwell Van Exel (born November 27 1971 in Kenosha, Wisconsin) is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA. Van Exel, a 6'1" left-handed point guard, was most well known for his flashy style of play and his ability to hit critical shots during , choosing not to retain him for the last non-guaranteed year of his contract. It also agreed to terms with free agent guards Juan Dixon and Charles Smith. ... Phoenix signed free agent Raja Bell to a five-year contract worth just under $24 million. ... Orlando signed free agent point guard Keyon Dooling. |
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