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I found this article on Hoopsworld. You wonder why the Los Angeles Clippers are the way they are. Here is what not to do when you are meeting a free agent, especially when it is Lebron James. 
Jason Fleming - 07/02/2010 4:17pm EST
If you need a translation of the press release, it says we really tried hard, but he didn't seem that impressed since we didn't bring an owner, coach, or player to talk about the team. LeBron won't be coming to L.A.
Eric Pincus - 07/02/2010 4:13pm EST
After meeting with LeBron James, the Los Angeles Clipper released the following statement from General Manager Neil Olshey:
"We can only surmise how the meeting went from our standpoint, and from our standpoint, it went very well. We approached it in a very honest and direct way, and we felt that their reaction was considerate and receptive."
"We're not going to go into any details about the meeting's specifics. But it was our goal to present tangible and very obvious reasons as to why we think LeBron choosing our organization is his best option: we clearly have the best team already in place for him to join, we have the best city, the best arena, the best practice facility – overall the best situation."
"By communicating all of that in a sincere way, we accomplished our preliminary goal."
"Now what we can do is wait and see how it all resonates, plus continue to be comprehensive in our efforts to improve our team for the upcoming season."
"No matter what, we're getting at least one great new player this summer: his name is Blake Griffin."
Steve Kyler - 07/02/2010 3:30pm EST
The LA Clippers were the least spectacular of the teams to meet with LeBron James so far.
Owner Donald Sterling did not make the trip. It was Team President Andy Rosser and GM Neil Olshey . The Clips meeting lasted almost an hour, by contrast the HEAT's meeting lasted almost 3 hours, the Knicks and Nets ran just over 2 hours.
Not sure if the Clippers brought a VHS tape, but word was their presentation lacked punch.
Jason Fleming - 07/02/2010 4:17pm EST
If you need a translation of the press release, it says we really tried hard, but he didn't seem that impressed since we didn't bring an owner, coach, or player to talk about the team. LeBron won't be coming to L.A.
Eric Pincus - 07/02/2010 4:13pm EST
After meeting with LeBron James, the Los Angeles Clipper released the following statement from General Manager Neil Olshey:
"We can only surmise how the meeting went from our standpoint, and from our standpoint, it went very well. We approached it in a very honest and direct way, and we felt that their reaction was considerate and receptive."
"We're not going to go into any details about the meeting's specifics. But it was our goal to present tangible and very obvious reasons as to why we think LeBron choosing our organization is his best option: we clearly have the best team already in place for him to join, we have the best city, the best arena, the best practice facility – overall the best situation."
"By communicating all of that in a sincere way, we accomplished our preliminary goal."
"Now what we can do is wait and see how it all resonates, plus continue to be comprehensive in our efforts to improve our team for the upcoming season."
"No matter what, we're getting at least one great new player this summer: his name is Blake Griffin."
Steve Kyler - 07/02/2010 3:30pm EST
The LA Clippers were the least spectacular of the teams to meet with LeBron James so far.
Owner Donald Sterling did not make the trip. It was Team President Andy Rosser and GM Neil Olshey . The Clips meeting lasted almost an hour, by contrast the HEAT's meeting lasted almost 3 hours, the Knicks and Nets ran just over 2 hours.
Not sure if the Clippers brought a VHS tape, but word was their presentation lacked punch.
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