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2011–12 Los Angeles Clippers Season
The 2011–12 Los Angeles Clippers season was the 42nd season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA), their 34th season in Southern California, and their 28th season in Los Angeles. Following the 2011 NBA lockout each team only played 66 games instead of the usual 82. The Clippers finished 40–26, their best winning percentage in franchise history at the time.Markazi, ArashReport cards: Del Negro ESPN. 8 June 2012. Retrieved 19 June 2012. They finished the season as the #5 seed in the Western Conference, returning to the playoffs for the first time since 2006. In the playoffs, the Clippers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies in the First Round in seven games, but were swept by the San Antonio Spurs in the Semifinals in four games. Key dates * June 23: The 2011 NBA draft took place at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Summary NBA Draft 2011 Draft picks Roster Roster notes * Forward Caron Butler becomes the 17th former Laker t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vinny Del Negro
Vincent Joseph Del Negro (born August 9, 1966) is an American former professional basketball player. He was the head coach of the National Basketball Association's Chicago Bulls from 2008 to 2010, and the Los Angeles Clippers from 2010 to 2013. Del Negro is currently an analyst with NBA TV. Early life Del Negro was born on August 9, 1966, in Springfield, Massachusetts. His father, Vince, was a two-time junior college All-American, and taught his son to play basketball at a young age. Vinny made the varsity basketball team during his freshman year at Cathedral High School. He caught the attention of Dennis Kinne, the basketball coach at Suffield Academy, who persuaded him to attend Suffield Academy so that he could play basketball for them. Vinny led Suffield Academy to two New England championships. He scored 1,116 points, becoming Suffield Academy's all-time leading scorer. Playing career Del Negro played for Jim Valvano at North Carolina State University. As a senior, he w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |