The 1997-98 Los Angeles Clippers season was their 28th season in the NBA their 4th in Anaheim.[1] With Loy Vaught going down early in the season with a back injury, the Clippers struggled posting a 2-13 record in November. Midway through the season, Brent Barry was traded to the Miami Heat for last year's Most Improved Player Isaac Austin. The Clippers finished last place in the Pacific Division with a 17-65 record. Following the season, Bill Fitch was fired as head coach.
Draft Picks
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Roster
Los Angeles Clippers roster
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| Players |
Coaches |
| Pos. |
No. |
Name |
Height |
Weight |
DOB (YYYY–MM–DD) |
From |
| C |
8 |
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Austin, Isaac |
6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
270 lb (122 kg) |
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Arizona State |
| C |
33 |
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Closs, Keith |
7 ft 3 in (2.21 m) |
215 lb (98 kg) |
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Central Connecticut State |
| SG |
32 |
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Collins, James |
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
196 lb (89 kg) |
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Florida State |
| PG |
15 |
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Martin, Darrick |
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
170 lb (77 kg) |
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UCLA |
| SF |
7 |
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Murray, Lamond |
6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
236 lb (107 kg) |
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California |
| SG |
52 |
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Piatkowski, Eric |
6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
215 lb (98 kg) |
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Nebraska |
| PG |
24 |
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Richardson, Pooh (C) |
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
180 lb (82 kg) |
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UCLA |
| SG |
26 |
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Robinson, James |
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
180 lb (82 kg) |
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Alabama |
| SF |
54 |
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Rogers, Rodney |
6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
260 lb (118 kg) |
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Wake Forest |
| SG |
14 |
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Smith, Charles |
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
194 lb (88 kg) |
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New Mexico |
| PF |
23 |
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Taylor, Maurice |
6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
260 lb (118 kg) |
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Michigan |
| PF |
35 |
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Vaught, Loy  |
6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
230 lb (104 kg) |
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Michigan |
| C |
11 |
 |
Vrankovic, Stojko |
7 ft 2 in (2.18 m) |
260 lb (118 kg) |
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Croatia |
| C |
55 |
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Wright, Lorenzen |
6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
240 lb (109 kg) |
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Memphis |
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- Head coach
- Assistant coach(es)
- Legend
- (C) Team captain
- (DP) Unsigned draft pick
- (FA) Free agent
- (S) Suspended
- Injured
Roster • Transactions
Last transaction: 2009-10-04
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Roster Notes
- Center Keith Closs played for the Lakers during the pre-season and had a strong performance. When he was released, the Clippers quickly signed him to their roster.
Regular season
Season standings
- z - clinched division title
- y - clinched division title
- x - clinched playoff spot
Game log
Player statistics
Awards and records
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Transactions
The Clippers have been involved in the following transactions during the 1997-98 season.
Trades
Free Agents
References
See also
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