Thoughts on Bruce Bowen firing

LogicMan · Aug 14, 2018

I dont like it, and in my mind it is obvious that they want him gone as part of their chances to woo Kawhi. But is that really the sign of a good organization? He was just stating his opinion. Not impressed

huskers1217 · Aug 14, 2018

Clippers don't renew TV analyst Bruce Bowen's contract after Kawhi Leonard comments

He really didn't say anything that bad.

trojanfan12 · Aug 14, 2018

LogicMan said:
I dont like it, and in my mind it is obvious that they want him gone as part of their chances to woo Kawhi. But is that really the sign of a good organization? He was just stating his opinion. Not impressed

Agree with what Dan Patrick said about it this morning. If they fired/didn't re-sign Bowen because they thought his comments would make Kawhi not consider them...is that a guy they want?

Maybe they plan on replacing him with Kawhi's uncle? :noidea:

The Derski · Aug 14, 2018

I can’t be impartial because I always view Bowen as a piece of shit from his playing days.

shopson67 · Aug 14, 2018

The Derski said:
I can’t be impartial because I always view Bowen as a piece of shit from his playing days.

He mastered the step under that has slowed Kawhi's career.

CitySushi · Aug 14, 2018

Kind of torn on this one. I see it from both perspectives. On one hand I don't think an employee should be fired necessarily for such a small infraction. At the same time the infraction could potentially cost the company millions of dollars in revenue and/or potential long term success. It's not as simple as just acquiring a free agent. Getting a healthy Kawhi could lead to additional playoff revenue and continued success as a franchise. They're able to retain season ticket holders and continue a healthy revenue stream (as opposed to a non-playoff team).

So in real world terms, employee potentially causes a loss of multi-millions of dollars in revenue for a company. I don't see any company retaining that employee.

shopson67 · Aug 14, 2018

CitySushi said:
Kind of torn on this one. I see it from both perspectives. On one hand I don't think an employee should be fired necessarily for such a small infraction. At the same time the infraction could potentially cost the company millions of dollars in revenue and/or potential long term success. It's not as simple as just acquiring a free agent. Getting a healthy Kawhi could lead to additional playoff revenue and continued success as a franchise. They're able to retain season ticket holders and continue a healthy revenue stream (as opposed to a non-playoff team).

So in real world terms, employee potentially causes a loss of multi-millions of dollars in revenue for a company. I don't see any company retaining that employee.

He wasn't fired, was he? He just wasn't re-signed. Even less of a deal IMO.

CitySushi · Aug 14, 2018

shopson67 said:
He wasn't fired, was he? He just wasn't re-signed. Even less of a deal IMO.

Oh I heard he was fired. If he was just non-renewed no big deal at all then.

broncosmitty · Aug 14, 2018

Take note kids, the bow tie is no good for your future.

Mecca · Aug 14, 2018

LogicMan said:
I dont like it, and in my mind it is obvious that they want him gone as part of their chances to woo Kawhi. But is that really the sign of a good organization? He was just stating his opinion. Not impressed

Dude... you just answered your own question here.

The words Clippers and Good Organization are strange bedfellows.

Mecca · Aug 14, 2018

CitySushi said:
Oh I heard he was fired. If he was just non-renewed no big deal at all then.

Still.....it's a bit too obvious for my tastes.

You catering to Dude's not even on your roster?

Alas, we are the Clippers.

So,.....

:whoppdeedoo:

LogicMan · Aug 14, 2018

CitySushi said:
Kind of torn on this one. I see it from both perspectives. On one hand I don't think an employee should be fired necessarily for such a small infraction. At the same time the infraction could potentially cost the company millions of dollars in revenue and/or potential long term success. It's not as simple as just acquiring a free agent. Getting a healthy Kawhi could lead to additional playoff revenue and continued success as a franchise. They're able to retain season ticket holders and continue a healthy revenue stream (as opposed to a non-playoff team).

So in real world terms, employee potentially causes a loss of multi-millions of dollars in revenue for a company. I don't see any company retaining that employee.

Does Kawhi want to play for an organization that handles issues like this? To me it reeks of a company w/o a culture

LogicMan · Aug 14, 2018

Mecca said:
Dude... you just answered your own question here.

Duddette, so true .......................

trojanfan12 · Aug 14, 2018

CitySushi said:
Kind of torn on this one. I see it from both perspectives. On one hand I don't think an employee should be fired necessarily for such a small infraction. At the same time the infraction could potentially cost the company millions of dollars in revenue and/or potential long term success. It's not as simple as just acquiring a free agent. Getting a healthy Kawhi could lead to additional playoff revenue and continued success as a franchise. They're able to retain season ticket holders and continue a healthy revenue stream (as opposed to a non-playoff team).

So in real world terms, employee potentially causes a loss of multi-millions of dollars in revenue for a company. I don't see any company retaining that employee.

I disagree. Bowen is essentially a part of the media and he was asked for his opinion on a subject. He answered.

As Mecca pointed out, it's not like he said that about a player currently on the Clippers roster.

Not only that, but it's not even like he said it during a game broadcast either. He said it in an off-season interview.

Perhaps he should have realized what organization he was dealing with though. I've heard some local reporters say that the Clips can get pretty salty and petty when things are said that they don't like.

LogicMan · Aug 14, 2018

trojanfan12 said:
Not only that, but it's not even like he said it during a game broadcast either. He said it in an off-season interview.

Perhaps he should have realized what organization he was dealing with though. I've heard some local reporters say that the Clips can get pretty salty and petty when things are said that they don't like

my reaction exactly

tducey · Aug 14, 2018

Think he should have got fined for what he said, but not sure he deserved to be fired for this.

Inimical · Aug 14, 2018

Mecca said:
Still.....it's a bit too obvious for my tastes.

You catering to Dude's not even on your roster?

Alas, we are the Clippers.

So,.....

Honestly he didnt say anything everyone else hasnt already said. But all in all fuck bruce bowen. I actually think he will strongly consider the Clippers because he wants to be in LA. Toronto should trade him before the deadline.

flyerhawk · Aug 14, 2018

Total bitch move. If Kawhi is so fragile that he is going to remember some comments made by a former teammate a year later then he's done as an elite player.

Shaqdaddy11 · Aug 15, 2018

flyerhawk said:
Total bitch move. If Kawhi is so fragile that he is going to remember some comments made by a former teammate a year later then he's done as an elite player.

It's not even just a former team mate. They never even played together.

It's a tv analyst for the team that hopes to attract him next summer.

tlance · Aug 15, 2018

flyerhawk said:
Total bitch move. If Kawhi is so fragile that he is going to remember some comments made by a former teammate a year later then he's done as an elite player.

How Kawhi Leonard internalizes public comments made by others has absolutely nothing to do with his ability on the court. Pretty big reach here.

Besides, it is the Clippers that decided to move on from Bowen. It is yet another fairly large assumption to assume Kawhi cares about Bowen's comments. He probably doesn't.

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