In somewhat surprising news, the Clippers have replaced Ralph Lawler’s partner-in-crime, Mike Smith, with longtime Spurs’ player Bruce Bowen per Brad Turner of the LA Times. Mike Smith had been with the Clippers for 19 seasons as a TV analyst, and played for them in 1995. While not as venerated as Ralph, Mike had impeccable chemistry with Lawler, and the two have called the biggest games in Clippers’ history together.
The Clippers are transitioning into a new era on the court, and their front office has shifted around as well.