My 22nd year supporting the Los Angeles Clippers officially began today, when they held a draft party for season ticket holders and other fans at the NOKIA Theatre. As some of you might know, today was the 2008-2009 NBA Draft and the Clippers had the 7th pick. Many speculated that they would take Eric Gordon from Indiana University…and that was exactly what happened.

Next season should be really exciting, as we have two perimeter scorers in Thornton and now Gordon. Hopefully Brand doesn’t opt out so he and Kaman can form one of the best low-post duos in the NBA. I just heard that the Clippers are letting Livingston be an unrestricted free agent. But perhaps we can still sign him at a lower price and pick up a legit starting point guard as a Knight/Livingston (TBD) will not cut it next season. I’m all for a Maggette/Heinrich trade since the Bulls just picked up Rose with the first pick but I’m not holding my breath. Sadly, the hopes of landing Mayo or Westbrook didn’t happen. But I’m hoping Gordon can light it up from the perimeter and still play a bit of PG. ANYWHO, I’ll save that NBA talk for the forums.

Draft Party at NOKIA Theatre:

DJ Dense rocks the party:

Anxious crowd inside awaits the Clippers’ pick:

Special guest appearances from Coach Dunleavy, Paul Davis, and Clipper Darrell:

Brad J, Paul, and Clipper Darrell:

Some Clipper memorabilia:

Entertainment for the fans inside and outside the theatre:

It was great seeing some famiiar faces! Here’s Chris and Laura:

Lovely ladies from the Fan Patrol team with a very lucky young man:

Jamie! She’s so cool. And her awesome sister :).

Laura, Britney, Tiffany, and…Tiffany!

The Clippers select Eric Gordon with their seventh pick:

Lastly, yours truly with Rachel and Kristin: