Head coach Alvin Gentry Arena Staples Center Playoff finish DNQ | Owner(s) Donald Sterling Record 39–43 (.476) | |
Place Division: 5th (Pacific)
Conference: 9th (Western) | ||
The 2001-02 Los Angeles Clippers season was their 32nd season in the NBA, their 18th in Los Angeles. During the offseason, the Clippers acquired Elton Brand from the Chicago Bulls. With the acquisition of Brand and the continued improvements of Quentin Richardson, Corey Maggette and Michael Olowokandi, the Clippers played competitive basketball through most of the first half holding a 25–26 record at the All-Star break, despite losing Lamar Odom to a wrist injury. However, the Clippers failed to make the playoffs finishing fifth in the Pacific Division with a 39–43 record. Brand was also selected for the 2002 NBA All-Star Game. Following the season, Darius Miles was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Jeff McInnis signed as a free agent with the Portland Trail Blazers.
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Roster Notes
All-Star
Elton Brand selected as a reserve forward for the Western Conference All-Stars. Brand was chosen as a replacement for the injured Shaquille O'Neal on the roster. He is the first Clipper All-Star since Danny Manning was selected in 1994.
Transactions
The Clippers were involved in the following transactions during the 2001–02 season.