The Times said he was "let go" which means he was fired. Not sure the reason why other than the Clippers may want more diversity on the broadcast team. I am sorry to see him go too. This is a very sad summer indeed. We lost CP3, Jamal, JJ Reddick, and now Smith. Only thing that is going to salvage the upcoming season is if we win some games and finish over .500. And Blake making a strong comeback and staying injury free for the bulk of the season. Otherwise this season is going to suck.
The rumor is that Clippers wanted Reggie Miller, but he was unavailable for that many games (thank god).
There is also some speculating that Ralph is wanting to retire and replacing both of them would be hard to do in the same season. My guess is that Sieman comes on next year with Bruce.
I like the move. It seems like slowly but surely Ballmer is making moves and thinking about every aspect.
To me, there wouldn't be any more diversity going from Smith to Bowen since both were former players. Similar type of perspective.
If they brought in someone with a different background, such as a former scout, GM, or coach, then that would bring more diversity. If that's what they were aiming for.
The rumor is that Clippers wanted Reggie Miller, but he was unavailable for that many games (thank god).
There is also some speculating that Ralph is wanting to retire and replacing both of them would be hard to do in the same season. My guess is that Sieman comes on next year with Bruce.
I like the move. It seems like slowly but surely Ballmer is making moves and thinking about every aspect.
Unfortunately this smells a bit like a "diversity" move. and if that's the case that wouldn't work.
Wow, you are really a giant douchebag.
For a guy that tries to convey such a tough guy persona, you're so fucking fragile.
On social justice warrior issues, he's about as fragile as they come. Good thing you didn't call him a pussy, he'd be shouting about misogyny for using that word.
Unfortunately this smells a bit like a "diversity" move. and if that's the case that wouldn't work.
Wow, you are really a giant douchebag.
For a guy that tries to convey such a tough guy persona, you're so fucking fragile.
On social justice warrior issues, he's about as fragile as they come. Good thing you didn't call him a pussy, he'd be shouting about misogyny for using that word.
Not sure if you meant it literally. He's used it before, 9 times on here. (The results will show more because sometimes he's quoted someone else using that word, and that result is also returned when doing the search results.)
Unfortunately this smells a bit like a "diversity" move. and if that's the case that wouldn't work.
Wow, you are really a giant douchebag.
For a guy that tries to convey such a tough guy persona, you're so fucking fragile.
On social justice warrior issues, he's about as fragile as they come. Good thing you didn't call him a pussy, he'd be shouting about misogyny for using that word.
Not sure if you meant it literally. He's used it before, 9 times on here. (The results will show more because sometimes he's quoted someone else using that word, and that result is also returned when doing the search results.)
On no, the rules don't apply to HIM of course! Just to others, as usual. :)
Unfortunately this smells a bit like a "diversity" move. and if that's the case that wouldn't work.
Wow, you are really a giant douchebag.
For a guy that tries to convey such a tough guy persona, you're so fucking fragile.
On social justice warrior issues, he's about as fragile as they come. Good thing you didn't call him a pussy, he'd be shouting about misogyny for using that word.
Not sure if you meant it literally. He's used it before, 9 times on here. (The results will show more because sometimes he's quoted someone else using that word, and that result is also returned when doing the search results.)
On no, the rules don't apply to HIM of course! Just to others, as usual. :)
He's never complained about others using that word.
Also, your gift of posting is being under-utilzed in this thread.
I think you'd be more appreciated if you posted your thoughts about Curb Your Enthusiasm (since you said a few years ago you were catching up) or about Halt And Catch Fire or about Better Call Saul.
Does anything think that Mike Smith's ouster had anything to do with his spat last year with DJ? He called out DJ for a couple games and DJ was super fragile and pissed about it.
Does anything think that Mike Smith's ouster had anything to do with his spat last year with DJ? He called out DJ for a couple games and DJ was super fragile and pissed about it.
Does anything think that Mike Smith's ouster had anything to do with his spat last year with DJ? He called out DJ for a couple games and DJ was super fragile and pissed about it.
Does anything think that Mike Smith's ouster had anything to do with his spat last year with DJ? He called out DJ for a couple games and DJ was super fragile and pissed about it.
The rumor is that Clippers wanted Reggie Miller, but he was unavailable for that many games (thank god).
There is also some speculating that Ralph is wanting to retire and replacing both of them would be hard to do in the same season. My guess is that Sieman comes on next year with Bruce.
I like the move. It seems like slowly but surely Ballmer is making moves and thinking about every aspect.
The rumor is that Clippers wanted Reggie Miller, but he was unavailable for that many games (thank god).
There is also some speculating that Ralph is wanting to retire and replacing both of them would be hard to do in the same season. My guess is that Sieman comes on next year with Bruce.
I like the move. It seems like slowly but surely Ballmer is making moves and thinking about every aspect.
No Ralph needs to stay forever.
Bingo!!
So like a Weekend at Bernie's situation, 30 years from now? An older JJ Redick, who will be a broadcaster by then, should prop Ralph up, move his arms, and mimic his "Bingo!"?
Yeah OK, I can dig that. A little morbid, but I can still appreciate the old school sense in it. :)
Did Smith choose to step away, or was it the Clippers that made the decision?
Boo!
Bruce Bowen cmon now. Should have been don mclean
Bruce speaks well:
The Clippers had to wait for Chris Paul to leave before they could hire Bruce:
That's a shame. I always liked the combination of Ralph and Mike and thought Mike did a good job. I wonder what happened.
What?! Noooooo !!!!!!!
They were GOAT together...
Settle down Mike Smith....
awwww i love mike smith
People LIKED Mike Smith? Personally, I'm looking forward to this season even more now because we don't have to hear that homer's takes anymore.
I'll miss Ralph telling him to settle down more than I'll miss him, but he wasn't bad. Maybe Bruce can come teach our guys some defense.
I agree. I liked their broadcasting together.
Are there any other long running jokes in sports broadcasting history?
I wouldn't say he was great at his job, but the chemistry he had with Ralph livened up the broadcast.
I am disappointed by this news.
The thing about Bowen, is that he's probably a better studio analyst than a commentator.
A commentator should be fun.
As a studio analyst, having a dry, reserved approach would work better.
What WWE event in history would you compare this to?
The Times said he was "let go" which means he was fired. Not sure the reason why other than the Clippers may want more diversity on the broadcast team. I am sorry to see him go too. This is a very sad summer indeed. We lost CP3, Jamal, JJ Reddick, and now Smith. Only thing that is going to salvage the upcoming season is if we win some games and finish over .500. And Blake making a strong comeback and staying injury free for the bulk of the season. Otherwise this season is going to suck.
Wow, you are really a giant douchebag.
The rumor is that Clippers wanted Reggie Miller, but he was unavailable for that many games (thank god).
There is also some speculating that Ralph is wanting to retire and replacing both of them would be hard to do in the same season. My guess is that Sieman comes on next year with Bruce.
I like the move. It seems like slowly but surely Ballmer is making moves and thinking about every aspect.
To me, there wouldn't be any more diversity going from Smith to Bowen since both were former players. Similar type of perspective.
If they brought in someone with a different background, such as a former scout, GM, or coach, then that would bring more diversity. If that's what they were aiming for.
Bowen would have been fine if Smith hadn't already been here for so long.
https://www.clipsnation.com/2017/9/21/16348308/mike-smith-replaced-as-clippers-tv-analyst-by-bruce-bowen
https://clipperholics.com/2017/09/21/la-clippers-hire-ralph-lawler-a-new-partner-in-the-booth/
This might be the biggest (most surprising) news of the offseason.
Even with Paul leaving, the possibility had been talked about for a few months prior to that.
Except for Dyce, who yawned the night before the trade.
No one had considered a broadcasting change.
I agree with the Boo's. Lame. Who's idea was this? Bowen should broadcast for the Spurs. He has no ties with us.
I don't like Elliot as a broadcaster, but he already is entrenched there.
I guess there was an unexpected opening here.
It would be funny if Bowen broadcasted for the Suns, a team the Spurs frequently played in the playoffs.
Booker T screwing Stone cold over at no mercy in 2001 or 2002 and Jericho becoming the first ever undisputed champion!
The first article says Smith had been broadcasting for 19 years with the Clippers.
The second says 15 years.
Which is correct?
EDIT: I see, Smith did 4 years on the radio before joining Ralph.
I've never heard of Lucas Hann, but here's a podcast discussing the move.
https://audioboom.com/posts/6324478-locked-on-clippers-9-22-2017-mike-smith-bruce-bowen-and-player-previews
This is probably more Clipper radio (podcast = radio) talk than 570 does.
No Ralph needs to stay forever.
On social justice warrior issues, he's about as fragile as they come. Good thing you didn't call him a pussy, he'd be shouting about misogyny for using that word.
Not sure if you meant it literally. He's used it before, 9 times on here. (The results will show more because sometimes he's quoted someone else using that word, and that result is also returned when doing the search results.)
On no, the rules don't apply to HIM of course! Just to others, as usual. :)
He's never complained about others using that word.
Also, your gift of posting is being under-utilzed in this thread.
I think you'd be more appreciated if you posted your thoughts about Curb Your Enthusiasm (since you said a few years ago you were catching up) or about Halt And Catch Fire or about Better Call Saul.
Or even any funny Pipe and Skype stories.
Elongating fights is not a good use of your gift.
Trapp calling anyone else a "giant douchebag" is hilarious! Get a clue, dude!
Lol, this reminds me when I asked Mistwill if he wanted to fight. I felt like a real tough guy that day.
Damn no more Mike Smith??
How does calling you a douchebag convey any sort of fragility? I just call it like I see it. You're a giant douchebag.
You took offense, and now you're taking offense over being called out for taking offense.
Good post.
I think trapp76 took offense at tullabye's statement and what tullabye meant about the broadcasting change decision.
I don't think trapp76 took offense personally.
Also, I don't know if he's "taking offense over being called out", I think he's asking a question as to why tullabye said he's fragile.
In order for trapp76 to take offense, I think he'd have to understand why tullabye said that.
For example, sometimes someone can think the other person isn't being fair, but they at least understand what they meant by the comment.
In this case, the discussion hasn't gotten there because of the open question as to why tullabye used the F word.
You make trash talking less fun.
I gave you the "good post". I recognized the talent it took to come up with that sentence.
Does anything think that Mike Smith's ouster had anything to do with his spat last year with DJ? He called out DJ for a couple games and DJ was super fragile and pissed about it.
I don't remember this.
https://clipperholics.com/2017/02/09/morning-deandre-jordan-blake-griffin-get-clippers-back-winning-ways/
http://www.12up.com/posts/4545223-video-deandre-jordan-has-hilarious-comment-for-clippers-announcer
I'll watch these videos later.
I also need to watch Olowokandi34's video clip.
Yep that's it. Curious if it played a role.
I've only heard Bowen a little bit from ESPN, as a broadcaster, but I don't think he'd hold back either if he think someone warrants criticism.
So like a Weekend at Bernie's situation, 30 years from now? An older JJ Redick, who will be a broadcaster by then, should prop Ralph up, move his arms, and mimic his "Bingo!"?
Yeah OK, I can dig that. A little morbid, but I can still appreciate the old school sense in it. :)