Die Hard Clipper Fan OBLITERATES Organization After Loss To Dallas Mavericks

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[@dimedropperpod]

Thoughts heading into the year: 0:43-4:44 Getting Russ: 4:44-6:07 Getting Harden: 6:07-16:31 Russ vs Harden: 16:31-21:38 The hot stretch: 21:38-23:27 Slump: 23:27-25:05 Ty: 25:05-29:02 Lawrence: 29:02-32:17 Russ: 32:17-34:14 Harden: 34:14-35:22 Kawhi: 35:55-42:28 PG; 42:28-47:20 Where we go from here: 47:20-51:20 My new dream: 51:20

[@shaft9000]

Tangental thought: this probably won't happen becau$e becau$e and it is mostly a philosophy preference (and post-pandemic health adjustment that could have been made but wasn't), **A matchup in the first 2 rounds of the playoffs should be concluded when either team goes up 3-0.** There is no justification (except financial) for matchups between disparate seeds to prove they can get 4 in a row, after already winning 3 in a row. Mandatory 7 game series should only be in a Finals (conf & league) The other 7-game _grinds_ are just that.

[@NoName-zm1ks]

Vaziri was doing so well until he defended Lue, you can hold players AND coaches accountable. Ever wonder why non productive players get minutes? Ever wonder why players fear no consequences when they continue to screw up? It’s coaching that sets dah tone.

[@shanenashakes1696]

Dime I’m PISSED! We NEEEED to to start developing our younger core! I can’t defend ANYONE! I can’t get excited about next year because they do this to us every f#%ing year! Taking the fans money and doing this bs, I’ve had enough. We need offense and defense everyone can go! Our other 2 stars could’ve AT LEAST got us through this round! They’ve been inconsistent all year smh idk what I’ll do next year I can’t keep letting them play me

[@dimedropperpod]

@@NoName-zm1kslol

[@markfarrens7733]

Last video ? You won’t be back next season ?

[@DavoBirmingham2]

“When we got Harden, my whole world crumbled. I started binge drinking.” Dime, you’re a real one 😂

[@rustywest981]

I had a similar experience to Dime minus the alcoholism 😂Some but not everyday. Came into the season with so much optimism, promise and passion then spiraled into a deep depression for 2-3 weeks. Then I just stopped caring because I realized how detrimental it was to the health... we can't control this sh*t! I hated watching the team

[@dimedropperpod]

Davooooo

[@supermario_49]

You know it’s playoff time when Kawhi is out with an injury smh

[@BonesGotBizzy]

Bro😭

[@Wesimp4Dutt]

They lost every game when he was playing

[@stump4522]

​@@Wesimp4Duttbut it wasn't a blow out. Game 5 and Game 6 PG was atrocious and he wasn't even hurt.

[@4ktkaram395]

U saying u don’t get nervous like that anymore is the realest thing u said bro I used to shake during big playoff games

[@dimedropperpod]

I legit don’t and it’s sad

[@dimedropperpod]

Anyone defending this era and saying to be patient, kiss my ass and get off my channel

[@timlavado7278]

Damn 😅

[@bryangiraldo6152]

Lmaoooo

[@oao__bdon1577]

I told u to blow the team up u not winning nothing with that team full of old men🤷🏾😂😭🤣

[@kevinkingslayer2450]

Love to hear Darian rant😏....I'm a Kawhi guy so I'm sticking around, sue me...😉🇹🇹

[@kevinkingslayer2450]

Oh yeah, I agree with EVERYTHING Darian said... We should focus on the young guys development now..... I still want Kawhi on the team though....😉🇹🇹

[@jmckie45]

Basketball isnt my career but I'll always respect your grind. I saw a passionate fan in that 2020 rant, now I see a balanced and evolved basketball historian. My only piece of advice from my adult career is to continue to proitize your mental health, and self-care. Congrats on 10k subscribers.

[@dimedropperpod]

Thank you man

[@incakolactm239]

As a die hard Mavs fan I love your passion for your team and I personally think you’re the best Locked on podcaster in the bizz. Keep your head up and keep doing you. Don’t change the way you do things. Big things coming for you. Much love ❤

[@dimedropperpod]

Thanks so much man

[@larrybrown9883]

You're very good for sure but also as a Mavs fan nobody beats Nick on locked on Mavs!

[@youngpattysobased]

@@dimedropperpod mavs fan here, listening to u talk abt the clippers is amazing don’t let the hate get to you please ur great at what you do

[@DJ-yz9xl]

We need to sign and trade pg for Julius Randle 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@jesstiss222]

As an OG Nuggets fan who grew up in Denver and LA, I feel you 💯. This is why Melo is loved by some and hated by many here. Real hoop heads feel your pain and respect you for keeping it a buck 🫡

[@dimedropperpod]

Jesss

[@jesstiss222]

@@dimedropperpod 🫶🏾😘

[@FrederickW12]

as a lakers fan i was waiting for this lmao

[@robertweekes5783]

Don’t talk trash if the Clippers did better in the playoffs 😂

[@hepatitiscyalater7269]

@@robertweekes57830 rings

[@Domeo_Divine]

@@robertweekes5783They both lost in the first round. How did they do better

[@theeprospect8210]

​@@Domeo_Divine They went further in the round

[@kelvinzhou8839]

@@theeprospect8210not clipper fans celebrating losing in 6 to the Mavs vs losing in 5 vs the defending champs where they hit 2 lucky game winners. Since Kawhi made the mistake of going to the clippers instead of Lakers in 2019 2020 Lakers - CHAMPIONS 🎉🎉🎉 Clippers - Blow 3-1 lead in 2nd round 🤫🤫🤫 Lakers - Lose 1st Round to the Suns after AD/LBJ injured Clippers - Lose to the same Suns in WCF (First time in WCF? 😂😂😂) 2022 Lakers - Miss Playoffs (cuz of Russ) Clippers - Miss Playoffs 2023 Lakers - WCF despite Russ till trade deadline Clippers - 1st Round Exit 😂😂😂 2024 Lakers - 1st Round loss to Defending Champs Clippers - 1st Round loss to Mavs But yes celebrate your ONE EXTRA WIN that the Lakers wouldve had anyways if not for the lucky game winners

[@sahildamania9964]

2020 to 2024 Dime has matured so much.

[@dimedropperpod]

Lmao

[@sahildamania9964]

@@dimedropperpod I have seen similar days, I can relate, nothing is bigger than mental health and life not even basketball.

[@nosferatuuu1103]

I, as hardcore Mavs fan have learned to love your content and personality, despite not even rooting for your team cause I can just tell you are a genuine, sensible guy who just happens to care a lot about his basketball team. Obviously I can watch this rant with one side of the mouth smiling but I know what it feels like to be in complete misery because of a sports team, not just basketball related. I am from Germany and a huge soccer fan since childhood, my love for the sport(s) pretty much defines who I am, I can relate so much to you in that area. I've had to endure a lot of heartbreak in my fan career so far aswell. Sometimes you just feel silly to be so invested in millionaires that don't give a flying F about you and how those people can affect your everyday life or determine your mood on a weekly basis. But for some of us it's hard to just turn off the switch and not care. The love will always be there, originating in childhood memories, the people you have met through the passion, moments have lived through, good or bad. If I was a Clippers fan I would be fuming in similar fashion, I can empathize with you. I can only hope the organization would treat their franchise with as much care and passion as you present for your club. Darian, keep being yourself cause your genuine style of content creation will go a long way

[@dimedropperpod]

Thanks so much, what’s your club?

[@aaronm8552]

Mav fan here, im looking forward to following you from now on, you keep it real 👍

[@dimedropperpod]

I appreciate that

[@mrmo8174]

Same I’ve been watching your pod as much as Mavs pods since the beginning of the playoffs. Respect 🫡

[@dimedropperpod]

@@mrmo8174wow thank you

[@14automan]

Props from a Lakers fan. Keep doing what you are doing. Stay true to your team. 👍

[@dimedropperpod]

Thank you! Will do!

[@sammyslam1]

Ditto!! Bang up job from another Lakers fan! I am also calling for The Lakers to move on from the Bron/AD duo but in the fanbase it's falling on deaf ears.... Sign a 3rd star, get a new head coach....😊 Yea that works these days...😂 I just think people are not watching. Steph, Klay, Dray, and CP3 didn't even make the damn playoffs! Let's be real here.... It ain't workin!!

[@dimedropperpod]

@@AngelValdez-mr3fq I’m not credentialed. Nick actually hired me because of my original rant like this one

[@josdomam]

​@@sammyslam1get out of here. The Lakers shouldn't move on from Bron/AD. Nobody will come here, like nobody wanted to come until LeBron arrives. The Lakers got to the WCF last year. You are delusional if you think the Lakers want to go through reconstruction

[@sammyslam1]

@@josdomam ...they are though by replacing the head coach. It will be a new star teammate and new offensive/defensive systems. All the top seeds in the west will have the same basic foundational players and coaching staffs. Bron is going to cost the team $50 mil+ combined with AD's $45 mil+......what type of team can be built around them? How long will it take the new coaching staff to get everything organized? I don't care what type of money players make, Bron and AD are worth every penny but they have to accept more responsibility when the team comes up short rather than people blaming ancillary players and coaches. I think the organization should really consider a rebuild now while Bron and AD are still highly valued in the league. I do understand your point. Attendance will definitely suffer and branding/marketing opportunities will suffer because The Lakers won't be on national television during the rebuild period. I get it.

[@ameenahsan3748]

100% agree with what you said about PG Darian. PG pissed me off the most this time in the playoffs. Now I realized that PG is not and will never be a playoff performer. He crumbles when the pressures on him. The only reason why I thought he would be a playoff performer was because of how he did in 2021. But now he's proven that he is unserious, and doesn't care about winning.

[@oGAxtmann]

Classic dime dropper video. 2020-2024 went fast man and I’m grateful to be listening to you talk basketball. I’m about the same age as you and where I was in my life in 2020 to now is drastically different and I’m sure that’s the same case for you. Congrats on 10k

[@dimedropperpod]

Thanks so much man

[@showtimenick824]

Congrats on 10K subs! It's been a pleasure to be here along for the ride going all the way back to a rant for the ages, something I've included clips of in a few of my own videos, I especially loved the CPR quote about Glenn Rivers, to then seeing you really know X's and O's a lot better than a lot of people who have hundreds of thousands of subscribers and that you really know the history of the game too. I'm older than you and it was you that I learned about 60s and 70s dribbling rules from and that completely changed how I looked at that era. If the Clippers ever win a championship and you want to come celebrate in Tokyo, I'll definitely buy you a drink. Oh yeah great comeback for how about you make your own content because you and I know both know it is not easy to build your platform from the ground up in a sea of content creators. Only a few of us make it to monetization and an even smaller percentage can actually do this full-time. This isn't my full-time job either. No way. When it comes to blaming coaches, yeah I'm making a Lakers video right now and here's a spoiler alert. I said I don't like Darvin Ham and he definitely didn't deserve to keep his job but a coaching change won't even remotely be an end all be all solution.

[@felicisleo6129]

I have enjoyed every episodes of Locked on Clippers and the Dime Dropper videos. Thank you so much for your work and hope to see you next season . NBA playoff has so many intriguing stories and great games to watch, hope you find a way to continue to enjoy them.

[@dimedropperpod]

Thanks so much man

[@solitarypotato]

Thank you Dime for another great video. I was excited for this one for several reasons and man, you hit the nail on the head with every take. I will be taking the same route as you and will not invest another ounce of my time nor energy on the Clippers if they bring this same iteration of the team back next season. Time to blow it up. Very happy for you on finding your true passion in life. You've grown so much since 2020 and should be proud. Congrats on winning at life and hitting 10k subscribers! 🎉

[@dimedropperpod]

Sam!

[@kaine9721]

Great video man. It’s refreshing to listen to a basketball / clippers fan, not just a fan of the “stars”. Hopefully major changes are coming.

[@dimedropperpod]

Thank you so much

[@mokeeiswatching]

Sat down with a drink to watch Darian's rant. That Dec-Jan run was euphoric, but you are absolutely right about the uneasy feeling that never went away.

[@markb1304]

I just subbed and will be looking forward to more content. I am not even a Clipper fan. Your insight on how players perform, and what type of play is needed for a Championship team to compete is spot on. I hope your content is more NBA (All teams/league) specific moving forward.

[@dimedropperpod]

thanks so much

[@rgboyshares_7137]

You're indeed the "voice" of every clipper fan, man. I just nod my head everytime I hear your points.

[@dimedropperpod]

Really? Wow so many hate me lol

[@mantid83]

Clippers really gave always injured kawhi a contract extension. Lmao!

[@luislemus5442]

Kneewhi

[@dimedropperpod]

Insanity

[@NoName-zm1ks]

He played over 60 games, then slickly got that contract extension before the playoffs, got Ballmer, management, fans fooled by asking for less than the max🤫😜

[@EricSmith11]

He can have a lot of value still if he was used properly. But the league probably wouldn’t allow it. The smartest thing to do with Kawhi is don’t have him start his season until after the allstar break. that way you have a realistic chance at having him healthy April-June. He simply can’t make it through a full season anymore and still have enough gas to last an entire playoffs. Harden, Westbrook and PG are good enough to keep the team in the 6-8 seed range until the all star break.

[@luislemus5442]

@EricSmith11 he will still get Injured my guy wake up

[@SuperHector2324]

As much as i hate the clippers and im a huge laker fan, i respect you bro, you keep it 100% all the time and you call it like you see it, youre one of my favorite basketball KZbinrs, dont let the hate get to you, keep it up Dime 💪💪

[@Optimizki]

Major respect to your grind, your passion, and quality product. Basketball needs voices like yours. Nothing but respect to you. Hope you find quality time away from the team this summer and true rest. You deserve it more than most.

[@dimedropperpod]

Optimizki my g!

[@showtimenick824]

And you know what, about Fabian's point, I can relate! Outside of 2020 and last year, the Lakers in Kobe's twilight years and Brandon Ingram and Lonzo Ball's rookie years were more fun to root for than any other Laker team with LeBron. At least early 2021 was fun and exciting trying to defend a championship but the way the season crashed down, especially seeing LeBron quit, that ruined all of it. The Knicks are my 2nd team yet I find myself enjoying their games way more than Laker games these days because I know the Knicks will play their hearts out every single game.

[@dimedropperpod]

Feel you

[@shaft9000]

You're the smartest and realest fan working in all of L.A. sports media, Darian. Never stop speaking your mind and heart, sir _and f*ck the stans/come latelys_ ....BIG respect !! 👊

[@jesstiss222]

10K!! YOU HIT IT FAM!!! 😭🔥🥳

[@dimedropperpod]

🎊

[@boomerGreene]

As a Spurs fan your point about home grown talent is very accurate. I hoped the Clippers could succeed when they got Kawhi because I feel so much for him as player, even with how he left our team in 2018 it still felt good to root for him with the Raptors and Clippers because I saw him grow up into the superstar he became and it means so much more to root for a player who was drafted to your team, who was a pivotal part of your favorite team ever. The truth is though Kawhi is simply an injured player who can sometimes be healthy, not just a player who gets injured. He has been healthy only 1 season since 2016, and it was the bubble when there was a 4-month hiatus due to covid and he choked 3-1. His body has been done for nearly a decade. He was hurt in 2017 even before fucking Zaza, missed 2018, in 2019 he wasn't even healthy against the Bucks. It wasn't a bad move to get him, he looked like the best player in the world after 2019 and was only 27 years old, but he just doesn't have the physical resiliency to be a team's best player. And his decision to force the Clippers to trade Paul George will go down as one of the worst trades in NBA history. He's done and as an organization you guys should trade him for whatever you can get. It just sucks that a player who is top-30ish all time will end his career without ever getting his jersey retired because he was too injury prone and never cared enough about any organization to really endear himself to a fanbase. The best chance he has is with a team he spent 1 season with and left as soon as he could because he never wanted to be there to begin with. But even as a fan of his I can't be mad that Clippers fans don't feel anything for him, in these five years he's done nothing and has been perhaps the most disappointing superstar of all time. He had a single series in 2021 when he put up Shaq numbers and then had nothing left. Kawhi left us in 2019 and as Spurs fan it was hard asf, people tried to tell us Demar Derozan was gonna carry our franchise, but any Spurs fan who watched Kawhi in 2017 knew how important he was to us. Some spurs fans can lie but we all thought he was our heir apparent, we thought we were the best example of twin timelines, as Timmy, Manu and Tony aged out Kawhi would come in and seamlessly take over. And it was good--until it wasn't, and for years we were in basketball purgatory. Kawhi was my favorite player for more than a decade, but it's done, his career is over, and any smart organization would move on. Hopefully the Clippers make the right decision recoup as much as they can and draft someone who can really bring success to the organization.

[@dimedropperpod]

i love this comment

[@Perseus-is-zzz]

Finding you was personally the best part about following this team. Love the passion for the game and your insight. This vid was too real -side note congrats on finally getting to 10k you deserved it :)

[@dimedropperpod]

you the man

[@thebruin173]

Dime, Want to say thanks for all the great content this year, and it was always a pleasure chopping it up with you at the games or online. Watching this video was an emotional roller coaster ngl as one that was very invested in this team and went to 10 regular season and 1 playoff game. I don't regret going to these games and enjoyed every win and loss. I don't agree with every take you had about each player, but all of your points are totally valid and totally respect your opinion on each one. I personally really enjoyed watching Harden this year. Obviously his game is flawed, but I enjoyed watching his pick and roll mastery and high IQ passing. Plus he's a lefty point guard so I have a bias for him as a lefty point guard myself. I think the point of the "forced love" for our stars is so valid as I never could justify myself buying a jersey for Kawhi or PG which is why I always wear my Terrance Mann jersey at the games. I think your video put in perspective for me that it wouldn't be the end of the world to blow this thing up because there is value to home grown talent for those players you mentioned towards the end of the video. Man, injuries really do stink because it just leaves an asterisk on the season in which we never really know how far the team can really go. The last 4 seasons have been left with an asterisk because of this and really just feels like a waste of time. I have a lot of respect for Steve Ballmer and he's saved the franchise in many ways. He had the balls to fire Glen Rivers!! I don't blame Steve for running the franchise the way he's running it and he is learning on the fly which is totally fair. Who are we to say we know how to run an NBA team. Ty Lue is a really solid coach and has to put up with a lot with this team unfortunately with the injuries. I think the only issue I had with him is getting bullied into playing PJ Tucker this year and Morris last year. Lawrence Frank however I'm slowly questioning his decisions, especially with his recent drafting as well as the Hartenstein debacle. It was clear this year that the league is getting younger and we're getting older, so this era will probably end hopefully sooner than later. However, I honestly don't mind running it back with these guys as I enjoy watching them play and we'll be somewhat decent during the regular season. I didn't really have any playoff expectations this year and just really won't going forward with these older stars. The regular season was really fun for me and I will look forward to the regular season next year as well at Intuit. If Balmer decides to blow it up I'll be happy too as we get to develop some home grown stars in a new arena. It is actually insane how cursed our franchise is but man when it finally happens, It'll be the greatest day ever. Thanks again for a fun season. Go Clips!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dimedropperpod]

My man Riley!

[@ladeandix7451]

One thing I always enjoy watching is brutally honest commentary. Especially on the things people love.

[@dimedropperpod]

Thanks so much

[@blendtingsbarbers2401]

We appreciate you @dimedropperpod . I love coming here after a loss for some fucking validation. I had that same uneasy feeling all season even through the Ws cos I could just see we weren’t winning as a team! Very frustrating team.

[@dimedropperpod]

thx bro

[@KannaFan]

Clippers fans don't need anesthesia at the dentist. They already know real pain.

[@ExisteAgencia]

Agree with 95% of your comments. Last three seasons were very frustrating. Elimination in the play-in with Kawhi and PG out. Then a promising start versus the Suns and, again, Kawhi out. Now a solid Dec/Jan and a brief appearance in the 1st seed just to collapse again with a Kawhi-less line-up and very unreliable PG (not to mention some senseless decisions by Ty Lue). We didn't know back then the player SGA would become, but the PG trade looks so dumb now. The 213 plan really hasn't worked.

[@cl91]

“OKC WON THAT TRADE” - Paul George

[@cd2545]

Congrats bro. Happy to see your success. I really enjoy your content. Keep crushing it Dime!!!

[@dimedropperpod]

thank you man

[@EricSmith11]

Kawhi…the man that demanding the Clippers trade SGA and like 7 picks (counting swaps) because he wanted a superstar. LOL had they just waited a year they could’ve got PG without including SGA. Imagine SGA, PG and Kawhi

[@ralphrodriguez9037]

Let me rephrase that, imagine SGA and PG because Kawhi will never be healthy.

[@danieldanielson2324]

I’m a nets fan but your read and takes on the game itself and players got me subbed to this channel and locked on clippers. I tuned in during the James harden trade because I was just curious on how a clippers fan is taking this in. You’re as real as it gets and I feel like we share the same passion for our favorite teams when it hits the fan and when they start to metaphorical D

[@dimedropperpod]

Wow thanks so much man!

[@ajwalker8804]

Man I feel this. Being a Nuggets fan in the mid 2000s watching our team get beat in the first round like 7 out 8 years. Watching Melo leave but then a few years later have our best regular season. Only to have Gallinari to tear his acl and get destroyed by an uprising warriors team. Constantly spinning the tires for the next 5 years until our 2014 2nd round pick blossoms into an all star along with Jamal Murray who we got in the Melo deal. Then to miss the playoffs in heartbreaking fashion in back to back years. Blowing a 17pt lead in a game 7 to Portland, losing to the lakers (again) after a miracle bubble run. And then deal with 2 years full of injuries. However winning that championship last season felt so rewarding. It felt like my passion for the nuggets was not in vain. To watch us build it for the ground up not just for one championship but to potentially contend for the next few years. If the clippers ever do climb that mountain it will be one of the biggest fulfillments a fan can have. Keep the passion cuz maybe one day it will be rewarded

[@dimedropperpod]

I love this comment and I envy you

[@DavoBirmingham2]

Proud of you bro. The one must-watch NBA fan channel. Ignore the haters, they’re just another sign of your ongoing growth and success. Your content shows how much real life people gravitate towards you and respect your views. Keep doing what you’re doing and see you in LA again next season 🫡

[@dimedropperpod]

learned from the best

[@andrewkassar502]

Bro if they sign Paul George and James harden im done with this bullshit

[@4ktkaram395]

Knowing ballmer he will and make us suffer even more

[@brandonherd9153]

They 100 percent will

[@phillipvialpando2605]

Same

[@sysda1]

No u ain’t…you’ll be back like all of us dumbasses

[@tonymack2007]

Hey not a clips, fans but They have no choice clips, have no 1st rounders for like Years . that pg, trade would look even worse if pg, walks and will go down as worst trade ever if he leaves for nothing .

[@sportsking6399]

Been following for years, always intrigued with what you have to say after the annual collapse. Wishing you the best outside of basketball brotha

[@dimedropperpod]

thanks man

[@DaRealBigBizzle]

Appreciate your work man. Love your passion for this.

[@dimedropperpod]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@mrRambleGamble]

That was real as hell. I'm a Mavs fan that started watching you during the series. I feel the same about the Clippers Big 4. I hope you guys blow it up and have a decade of tooling on the Lakers. Can't stand them! Stay up. Best luck with the channel.

[@dimedropperpod]

Appreciate that

[@kl2389]

I've been following you since your 2020 rant. For me you are one of the greatest basketball fan i've ever seen.

[@dimedropperpod]

Wow that’s very kind thank you

[@rayeedchoudhury9058]

Congrats on 10k bro!

[@dimedropperpod]

Couldn’t have done it without people like you

[@mokeeiswatching]

Nothing but love for your work and passion, my brother.

[@dimedropperpod]

thx so much

[@karriemsharief]

I did, Dime. I called it when it happened. SGA was legit the moment the Clippers got him. Leonard has to go but it seems they are all in on him. Leonard is a buzz kill. The Clippers need to find a way to make George a permanent third option. But Leonard must go. And he still has a ton of trade value. I’d keep Harden and allow Westbrook to leave too. They need to find a scoring big man. Use Leonard as leverage to get that scoring big man you desperately need.

[@cl91]

For who tho? Who’s out there that would take our trade assets?

[@karriemsharief]

@@cl91 Dude, I’m a Lakers fan. We got Kobe for Divac. We got Gasol for Kwame. We gave up scrubs to get AD. You have a HOFer in Leonard with trade value. A number of teams would view him as the missing piece. Those teams have assets other teams would want.

[@ohhbee96]

Idk if the math works but PG & Mann are CAA clients just trade them to NYK cause it looks like u have to be CAA to play for the Knicks, trade them for assets and that’s should be the start of blowing it up

[@leolynch6663]

Started watching your Locked On channel at the start of the Clippers Mavs series. Obviously I am a Mavs fan. However, love your content man. It’s real. It’s your honest opinion and I can tell you know your shit.

[@dimedropperpod]

Thanks so much man, have you seen my Mavs recaps

[@Stratos.2]

I respect your thoughts because they're genuine, thanks for covering this team the way you did.

[@dimedropperpod]

I appreciate that!

[@TaylorHatfield1]

Mavs fan here for over two decades; respect to you, your channel, and your content. Keep up the hard work!

[@dimedropperpod]

Thanks so much man

[@sebi6687]

im a mavs fan but i fw you ima keep supporting you bro W content

[@dimedropperpod]

Thanks so much

[@chokeon5]

I'm with you Dime. I'm not going anywhere. I'll be here regardless. Been watching scine Olowokandi

[@dimedropperpod]

You a real one

[@dominiceugenio3694]

​@@dimedropperpodI've been since Danny manning Gary Grant

[@dimedropperpod]

@@dominiceugenio3694 Michigan legend Gary !

[@dominiceugenio3694]

@dimedropperpod I'm impressed brother was before you a little bit brings back memories when I started and had to get results on sports phone showing my age lol beniot Benjamin Ken Norman man miss those early days

[@dominiceugenio3694]

Glad we locked up ty now what do we do about paul u know just came in from e bay clippers media guide from 89-90 93-94 when we had Dominique Wilkins

[@iambolotie]

Tough way to end the season bro but hell of a growth for you. 4.5k -> 10k subs in a year is nothing to sneeze at. Hope you Clippers fans can get a team worthy of your support.

[@dimedropperpod]

Wow I’m amazed you kept track!!!

[@MarsenoJohnson]

It was a tough way to end the season.. I’m a Kawhi fan, but have learned to appreciate the Clipper fan base.. Loyal to the core, and I respect it.. Thanks for the content bro.. keep up the good work!!

[@dimedropperpod]

Thanks so much man

[@EyeconFitness]

Spot on per usual, especially about the part about not being nervous for games anymore. Im bummed i was never able to catch you at Staples. I really admire your grind and passion

[@dimedropperpod]

next season baby thank you

[@profoundwill43]

Wise words around 15 mins. Never, ever get emotionally invested in a team. I used to do that crap and it always disappointed. Now i just casually check on my fav teams and it is what it is. The Clippers were my team since the HeadPound days. Ive listened to your podcasts a little here and there and its good to hear more of your personal opinions unfiltered. Good luck to you in the future.

[@dimedropperpod]

Thanks so much

[@dextermeza7109]

The Clippers should honestly hire you because you make such good takes keep it up 👊

[@dimedropperpod]

thank you

[@darlingtonatuba5910]

As a lifelong Cowboys fan, I understand your frustration and pain bro. The people who call you a fake fan don't understand how much we devote ourselves to our teams and how much it rips our hearts out when they lose. To me, they're the fake fans

[@dimedropperpod]

yup

[@KCiAzN]

Laker fans will definitely show up to the intuit dome just to watch some basketball games at a new arena. Keep doing your thing Dime, your passion is good for the game.

[@dimedropperpod]

Thank you man

[@jefferylittrell1974]

I enjoy your basketball knowledge as a Mavs fan it was an interesting series and I’m hoping to hear your thoughts in the future

[@dankonishi1423]

Thanks Dime for all your recaps and insights to the game and for being a loyal Clippers fan. I agree with you 100%. Its time for the Clips to press the reset button. I dont want them to run the 213 era team back again. Hope the front office does the right thing by rebuilding. Team will certainly be much more exciting to watch. You deserve a much needed rest from covering this frustrating and disappointing post season and during the season as well. It's been awesome to see your channel grow and congratulations for hitting 10K subscribers and rising. Im sure it will keep climbing especially with your plans on interviewers former Clippers. Hope you also get to interview the great Ralph Lawler. Wish you all thr best, Darian and thanks again!

[@dimedropperpod]

You’re the best Dan!

[@dankonishi9644]

@@dimedropperpodno bro. You are the best! Keep up the great work but you deserve a vacation from covering the Clips and sports!! Thanks again, Damian!! Looking forward to next season. Hoping the Clips shake things up and not stick with the Status Quo.

[@Dzogrim]

One of the best endseasons vlogs ive seen so far, even if im more a miami heat guy

[@dimedropperpod]

Thanks so much

[@lee2005us]

Coming from a Dallas Mavs fan, you got my high respect for your true compassion of the games!!!🏀

[@dimedropperpod]

thanks so much

[@jacobmendoza3164]

This is what every true clipper fan feels like thank you for being a voice and hope to catch up in Inglewood in the fall 🙏

[@dimedropperpod]

It’s def not every single one but thank you

[@JMI1324]

This some deep pain right here. Imma celtics fan and this hit deep. PG my favorite player but he needs to do some soul searching. HE pissed me off

[@dimedropperpod]

Thank you

[@kiriwow7442]

Discovered you recently as a Mavs fan cause of the Locked on crossover, I don't even care for the Clippers but your passion is dope to see hope your team bounces back

[@dimedropperpod]

Thank you so much

[@tonypalacios2042]

Barely started watching your channel .. much respect true clipper fan I’m with you 🙏🏽💯 I’m so over this team we need to break it up …

[@dimedropperpod]

thank you

[@FallGuy-68]

Great show! As a Suns fan, I can totally relate to your pain. Great take on Harden.

[@dimedropperpod]

Thanks so much

[@annarogers6883]

I'm so glad to have you put words to my feelings

[@dimedropperpod]

Thank you

[@vladtheimpaler7375]

God damn… I’m just here as a Mavs fan to enjoy y’all’s misery but this rant is amazing you should win an award or something. You have all the same criticisms of the clippers roster and organization that I’ve always had which is that this roster is contrived and has no soul. I’m glad to see a clippers fan can be this objective and real about the basketball reality of their team and not just simp for players who don’t deserve it. Well done.

[@dimedropperpod]

Thx boss

[@toinengwyn3935]

Mavs fan here too. I agree with the conclusions about the Clippers team. They are old and need to rebuild in a bad way. Dallas waited too long to rebuild as a favor to Dirk. On one hand, they lost out on Giannis. They also lost out on all the tanking years necessary to build a young, cheap talent base around what would eventually be their franchise in Luka. Now, I disagree with Dime Dropper's assessment that playoff teams could not succeed with ball dominant players. Lebron's multiple championships is a counter-example. In addition, Luka has dragged talent-deficient Dallas rosters to multiple playoff . His ball dominance was first and foremost out of necessity given how little in effective ball handlers Dallas had.

[@dimedropperpod]

@@toinengwyn3935 Lebron in Cleveland vs Miami was a bit different and he's the EXCEPTION BUDDY

[@toinengwyn3935]

@@dimedropperpod Lebron was an exceptional player like other championship ball dominant players: Jordan, Bryant, Wade. It does help that ball dominant players have a good supporting cast to win those championships.

[@dimedropperpod]

@@toinengwyn3935 Kobe and Jordan played in the triangle that emphasizes ball movement and cutting. Lebron IS THE SYSTEN

[@mylesjohnson6921]

Love your realness, great season of content from you. Sad that it ended the way it always does I’m done with this era

[@dimedropperpod]

Thanks so much Myles

[@vma7760]

I'm a Mavs fan but enjoy your vids man. You know your stuff. That passion.

[@dimedropperpod]

Thanks bro

[@doughboys22]

As a Mavs fan this is epic - my biggest gripe is Mavs fans blaming Kidd in the past

[@dimedropperpod]

Appreciate you boss, good luck vs OKC

[@syjane8746]

Congratulations on 10k subscribers ❤️

[@dimedropperpod]

Thank you!!

[@DanielRodriguez-ty4ur]

As a laker fan, I appreciate your, honesty. Have to take the good and the bad. Keep up the good work.

[@dimedropperpod]

Thanks man

[@edgarmuniz8331]

I wanted to believe in this era of Clippers basketball but they aren't good enough. PG is soft!

[@icel7858]

As a big mavs fan I was impressed by Zubak, Mann and Powell. I think there the only ones that played well

[@renfam8183]

Epic rant Darian. Keep being you. Don't listen to haters. Prioritize your mental and physical health. I am so disappointed too

[@dimedropperpod]

Thanks man

[@yusefarline5096]

I have been a Clipper fan since1988 I have been through ups and down It feels the 1994 playoff team played harder than these teams the last 4 years

[@dimedropperpod]

for sure did, you deserve better

[@alanng1526]

First time watching a dime dropper video. This is so much better than locked on when you’re not censored. Totally agree with on almost everything for the future. On the Kawhi thing, what’s most upsetting is that he may play more in Olympics than in the playoffs. What we should do is do a blowup slowly like the end of Lob City. Let Harden walk. If PG opts in to his last year, move him. Trade Kawhi mid season when you can find the best value when teams become desperate for that one push for a championship. If Russ wants to stay, I’ll let him as long as he’s ok with the surroundings. If Lakers want Ty, trade him for a pick but do not fire him since he has one year left. I don’t care whose in the front office as long as they take back control of the team. Player empowerment should never exist….ever.

[@dimedropperpod]

Feel you thanks so much

[@June28July]

I'm trying to find a positive here...

[@LorenzoC2314]

Paul George not getting signed again probably a positive.

[@torrey2708]

Trade Kawhi ASAP… Ballmer is the richest man in all of sports… If the Clippers don’t sell one ticket it’s not gonna hurt him… Blow this BS up and start over!

[@benjaminj.carrick9987]

You are an incredible content creator, one of the best I've ever seen. I guess I'm in the 1% or whatever but thanks for everything learned a lot. Even when JAMES HARDEN leaves or retires I'll stay subscribed. You are that good. 🔥🔥

[@dimedropperpod]

Wow thanks man!

[@Relle31]

Listen.... I'm a Mavs fan (Co host of WeTalkMavs).. I gotta say I feel the passion for this team from you.. you are spittin!!! 🔥🔥🔥 just subscribed

[@dimedropperpod]

My man

[@dimedropperpod]

Link me to your show

[@Relle31]

@@dimedropperpod youtube.com/@wetalkmavs?si=lS1n7uhLm-dE5fEo

[@whatinthewatt]

I'm a MAVS fan but I can relate. See you next season.

[@kl2389]

The Clippers shot themselves in the foot. Not only they gave up SGA but also a ton of picks and one of those picks became Jalen Williams the Thunder's 2nd leading scorer.

[@cl91]

I went to the OKC home game vs the Clippers back in February and man I’m so jealous of the fans and the passion of the players. Lower 100 section and you can see the players , coaches and staff really are all in. As a clips fan I’m so depressed looking at this team. I hope PG goes to FA and decides to step. The guy never accepts responsibility, is inconsistent and his athleticism has faded. It baffles me how a player who is trying to play “bully ball” never was a bully on the court and has no heart or ENERGY. He is half way in retirement with more ENERGY put into his podcast with his pole riding buddies. Like man go to another team and stop finessing this team already. The Mavs serious showed you are aged and lack any elite skill mentally or physically. Game 5 was an embarrassment by the Clippers and the fans deserve more. The sad thing is our terrible GM and Ballmer will drink the skool-aid resign these old bums and we will be back here again next year, sad. Blow up the team man including timid as Ty Lie. Get younger blood from the top down and just suck for awhile. The west are young and loaded. We are old and full of lame excuses. It’s a wrap!

[@Shark_In_The_Box]

as a 30 year clipper fan. i feel you. respect

[@dimedropperpod]

You’re the goat

[@Obe-obie]

Dime, I want to personally thank you for being the voice of this team. Where would the Clipper community go to without you? I think there could be some awesome #blowitupbalmer movement.

[@dimedropperpod]

that's nice of you man

[@user-zr1el2fj6c]

New subscribe, love the content

[@dimedropperpod]

thanks so much

[@Ravage723]

Man we would have definitely been way better, with an actual identity, if we kept Russ running the point and depth including Batum, Gordon, Morris and Covington etc. in the rotation.

[@AgnusDeiGloria]

needed this

[@TheRealNappyG]

Dime, speaking from the heart, no BS! Gotta blow up the team! Can't count on Kawhi, he's toast. Paul is on his way elsewhere. Ballmer has so much money to offer anyone to alter the outcome, but he might wanna blow it up,too. Russ was definitely cooking at the beginning of the season, & credit to him, he voluntarily agreed to go to the bench to let James be Alpha. That was all to appease Harden's ego. Not a good look. Also, the heliocentric aspect of D'antoni, Harden & ball-dominant players you broke down is HUGE! For many teams. It's not a real offensive scheme, just counting on 1 guy all the time. Thanks for your awesome perspective, sir! Stay true to your heart & your gut.

[@dimedropperpod]

You the man

[@leonardoadames9788]

So much passion invested on this video!! I’m a Mavs fan, but I respect your dedication and I totally understand the reason of this rant!!

[@dimedropperpod]

I appreciate that!

[@kozmikdan8210]

As a longtime clipper fan .... ALL Facts brother 😢

[@dimedropperpod]

Thanks man!

[@charleswillie9750]

Fam, another Mavs fan commenting on this. I didn’t think I’d listen to the whole pod but whoa. You aired out some grievances. Let’s be honest real quick; there’s a significant chance they don’t blow it up and double down on this squad. That said, they really should blow it up. This isn’t even about the Mavs series, but fwiw I don’t think even with a healthy Kawhi y’all beat the Mavs but it’s not because of anything other than there’s not a clear offensive philosophy. It’s literally my turn your turn. My turn (pnr with Harden), your turn (iso with Kawhi/PG). That shit sucks and the only thing to enjoy as a fan is shot making. Team basketball is fun. Moving the ball around finding the best shot makes a difference in team play. Obviously as a Mavs fan, I’m down with heliocentric, primary ball handler pnr game but it’s because Luka is 25, dude. Clips big 3 is all over 30. Kawhis never going to be healthy, PG won’t ever be the player people want him to be, and Harden ..that guy would be so much better if he wasn’t trying to foul bait so much. Put the ball in the fucking basket and stop trying to find a market inefficiency (FT line). Which leads me to your next problem - most fans don’t think J Kidd is a good coach. Lue got outcoached and never found an adjustment outside of hoping the guys could make a bunch of 3s. I like Lue, but maybe this iteration has just run its course. Since I fully expect this team to do the exact opposite of what you want, my hope for Clips fans is that management sucks it up - stop building around Kawhi. He’s just a (very good) guy but you can’t spend any more seasons waiting and hoping for a healthy Kawhi. He can’t be the focal point of your offense; he needs to be a highly paid role player. Like literally, yall played a whole different game when he played games 2 and 3 and it was the dumbest shit. As much as you may not like it, Harden and Zu were cooking on the pnr and to use those games to “get Kawhi going” ugh. As a Mavs fan, I thank you, but that was some rough shit. Anyway brotha, keep it up. I felt everything you said.

[@dimedropperpod]

Thanks man

[@Himothy00]

I have been a clippers fan for almost 20 years, I agree/disagree with certain takes you have but mostly i agree with you except on where we go from here. according to nba attendance report we went from 17th in last year to 10th in this year, our tv viewers went significantly up. so it is clear for ballmer having these guys are bringing eyes and seats to the building. It is going be difficult for us to grow some homegrown talent like okc, wolves and denver because all these guys were top draft picks, Ant, Kat, Chet, Jalen, Murray, MPJ also clippers are not good at drafting look at our history for the last 20 years, i dont remember anyone good outside blake, sga, eric gordon, mann and DJ . unfortunately we dont have any choices when we made the trade, we knew it is going come to point that these guys are going be old and injury prone in their mid 30s but we thought we would have won a ring in our lifetime. Im pretty certain we are stuck with Kawhi and harden for next 2-3 years, im not sure about PG. they already tried to trade him last summer and in before trade deadline, I just hope they build a fun and young team around these guys, stay competitive till we find someone to take us to the championship. Congrats on the 10k

[@dimedropperpod]

thx man

[@AnthonyGarcia334]

Love your honesty man! 🫡

[@dimedropperpod]

thx man