1993–94 Los Angeles Clippers season

NBA professional basketball team season October 2020 March 2026 Los Angeles Clippers National Basketball Association 1994 27 55 Pacific 7 11 Bob Weiss Los Angeles Sports Arena Donald Sterling KCOP-TV(Ralph Lawler, Bill Walton) KMPC(Rich Marotta) Did not qualify LAC The 1993–94 Los Angeles Clippers season was the 24th season for the Los Angeles Clippers in the National Basketball Association, and their tenth season in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles Clippers Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/LAC/ August 7, 2026 Season summary Off-season The Clippers had the 13th overall pick in the 1993 NBA draft, and selected shooting guard Terry Dehere out of Seton Hall University. Heisler Mark The NBA Draft: Big Deal for Warriors: Webber for Hardaway: Basketball: Golden State Finally Gets Someone with Size. Orlando Gets Memphis State Guard to Complement O'Neal Los Angeles Times July 1, 1993 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-07-01-sp-8898-story.html June 4, 2023 Landman Brian Magic Picks Up a "Penny" Tampa Bay Times July 1, 1993 https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1993/07/01/magic-picks-up-a-penny/ June 4, 2023 1993 NBA Draft Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/NBA_1993.html June 4, 2023 During the off-season, the team signed free agent and former All-Star forward Mark Aguirre, who won two consecutive NBA championships with the Detroit Pistons between 1989 and 1990, Baker Chris Clippers Sign Grant and Contact Aguirre: Pro Basketball: The Backup Guard Gets Two-Year Contract. Former Piston Forward Might Be the Next to Join the Team Los Angeles Times October 25, 1993 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-10-25-sp-49545-story.html?_amp=true July 25, 2022 Baker Chris Aguirre Becomes a Clipper Reserve: Pro Basketball: The Forward Says He Is Happy with New Role. Weiss Expects No Problems Los Angeles Times October 26, 1993 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-10-26-sp-49837-story.html June 4, 2023 Baker Chris Aguirre Is on the Mark at the Buzzer: Pro Basketball: Newest Clipper Hits Wide-Open Three-Pointer to Give Los Angeles a 97-95 Victory Over Portland Los Angeles Times November 6, 1993 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-11-06-sp-53753-story.html October 16, 2022 and hired Bob Weiss as their new head coach. Downey Mike A Brave Choice for a Tough Job Los Angeles Times July 22, 1993 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-07-22-sp-15657-story.html November 10, 2022 Howard-Cooper Scott Clipper Wooing at an End as Weiss Finally Says "I Do": Pro Basketball: At Last, the Team Gets a Successor to Larry Brown, and He Doesn't Mind Not Being the First Choice Los Angeles Times July 22, 1993 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-07-22-sp-15658-story.html June 4, 2023 Baker Chris Sleight of Hand: Next Trick for Bob Weiss, New Clipper Coach and Amateur Magician, Will Be to Make Fans Forget He Wasn't Team's First Choice Los Angeles Times August 20, 1993 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-08-20-sp-25591-story.html June 4, 2023 Regular season Under Weiss, the Clippers played around .500 in winning percentage with a 6–6 start to the regular season. However, after holding an 11–14 record as of December 27, 1993, the team then struggled posting a seven-game losing streak between December and January, as Stanley Roberts only played just 14 games due to a ruptured Achilles tendon, and was out for the remainder of the season. Baker Chris Clippers Lose Both Game and Roberts Los Angeles Times December 6, 1993 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-12-06-sp-64582-story.html November 10, 2022 Baker Chris Clippers' Roberts Sidelined for Season: Pro Basketball: Center Ruptures Left Achilles' Tendon. He Ruptured the Right Achilles' Last Season Los Angeles Times October 27, 1994 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-10-27-sp-55216-story.html?_amp=true September 26, 2022 The Clippers lost 10 of their 14 games in January, and held a 16–29 record at the All-Star break. NBA Games Played on February 10, 1994 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/?month=2&day=10&year=1994 January 8, 2023 At mid-season, the Clippers traded All-Star forward Danny Manning to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for All-Star forward Dominique Wilkins; Putnam Walter Hawks Swap Wilkins in Deal for Manning The Washington Post February 24, 1994 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1994/02/25/hawks-swap-wilkins-in-deal-for-manning/03ed83d2-3dc7-4c80-b444-ca2c70b8b2c8/ July 23, 2022 Thomas Jr. Robert McG. Pro Basketball: Clippers Deal Manning to Hawks for Wilkins The New York Times February 25, 1994 https://www.nytimes.com/1994/02/25/sports/pro-basketball-clippers-deal-manning-to-hawks-for-wilkins.html March 16, 2022 Baker Chris Manning for Wilkins a Done Deal: Pro Basketball: Clippers Trade Team Leader and Top Scorer for High-Scoring, Long-Time All-Star and First-Round Pick Los Angeles Times February 25, 1994 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-02-25-sp-27218-story.html July 23, 2022 before the trade, Manning averaged 23.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.4 blocks per game in 42 games. Meanwhile, Aguirre was released to free agency after 39 games and retired, averaging 10.6 points per game off the team's bench as their sixth man; the team also signed undrafted rookies, power forward Bo Outlaw, and small forward Harold Ellis during the regular season. Despite the addition of Wilkins, the Clippers lost 14 of their final 16 games of the season, and finished in last place in the Pacific Division with a 27–55 record. 1993–94 Los Angeles Clippers Schedule and Results Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/LAC/1994_games.html September 21, 2021 Wilkins averaged 29.1 points and 7.0 rebounds per game in 25 games after the trade, and was named to the All-NBA Third Team, while Ron Harper averaged 20.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.9 steals per game, and Mark Jackson provided the team with 10.9 points, 8.6 assists and 1.5 steals per game. In addition, Loy Vaught averaged 11.7 points and 8.7 rebounds per game, while second-year center Elmore Spencer contributed 8.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game, Ellis contributed 8.7 points and 1.5 steals per game, and Gary Grant provided with 7.5 points, 3.7 assists and 1.5 steals per game off the bench. 1993–94 Los Angeles Clippers Roster and Stats Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/LAC/1994.html September 21, 2021 During the NBA All-Star weekend at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and before the mid-season trade, Manning was selected for the 1994 NBA All-Star Game, as a member of the Western Conference All-Star team; it was his second and final All-Star appearance. Taylor Phil The NBA Sports Illustrated Vault February 14, 1994 https://vault.si.com/vault/1994/02/14/the-nba January 8, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20210618120145/https://vault.si.com/vault/1994/02/14/the-nba June 18, 2021 dead NBA.com Staff 1994 NBA All-Star Recap NBA.com September 13, 2021 https://www.nba.com/news/history-all-star-recap-1994 May 19, 2023 1994 NBA All-Star Game: East 127, West 118 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/NBA_1994.html November 28, 2021 Wilkins finished tied in eleventh place in Most Valuable Player voting. Associated Press Olajuwon Is Voted MVP The Spokesman-Review May 25, 1994 C3 https://books.google.com/books?id=egRQAAAAIBAJ&dq=1994+nba+mvp+votes+olajuwon+robinson+pippen&pg=PA41&article_id=6744,3308852 June 6, 2025 1993–94 NBA Awards Voting Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/awards/awards_1994.html May 30, 2025 The Clippers finished last in the NBA in home-game attendance, with an attendance of 471,034 at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena during the regular season, which was 27th in the league. 1993–94 NBA Season Summary Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_1994.html February 14, 2026 Aftermath Following the season, Wilkins signed as a free agent with the Boston Celtics after only half a season with the Clippers, Dominique Wilkins a Celtic The New York Times July 23, 1994 https://www.nytimes.com/1994/07/23/sports/dominique-wilkins-a-celtic.html July 30, 2021 Baker Chris Clippers Must Pay the Price of Losing Wilkins to Celtics: Basketball: All-Star Forward's Short Tenure in L.A. Ends with a Three-Year, $11-Million Deal from Boston Los Angeles Times July 23, 1994 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-07-23-sp-18982-story.html July 25, 2022 Celtics Sign Dominique Wilkins The Washington Post July 23, 1994 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1994/07/23/celtics-sign-dominique-wilkins/a5a61c4b-b8fc-40d9-91d0-0ad7151fa2ff/ December 21, 2022 while Harper signed with the Chicago Bulls, Pro Basketball: Harper Slips Past Knicks to Join Bulls The New York Times September 18, 1994 https://www.nytimes.com/1994/09/18/sports/pro-basketball-harper-slips-past-knicks-to-join-bulls.html July 25, 2022 Baker Chris Clippers Beaten Again as Harper Joins the Bulls: Pro Basketball: Chicago Signs Free-Agent Guard for Estimated $2 Million Per Season Los Angeles Times September 17, 1994 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-09-17-sp-39699-story.html September 26, 2022 Bulls Sign Harper Chicago Tribune September 17, 1994 https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1994-09-17-9409170144-story,amp.html December 31, 2021 Jackson was traded to the Indiana Pacers, Brown Clifton Pro Basketball: Mark Jackson Acquired by Pacers The New York Times July 1, 1994 https://www.nytimes.com/1994/07/01/sports/pro-basketball-mark-jackson-acquired-by-pacers.html December 31, 2021 Baker Chris This Way Is OK for Pooh: Clippers: Richardson Is Glad to Be Back in Los Angeles After Being Obtained in Trade That Sends Jackson to Pacers Los Angeles Times July 1, 1994 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-07-01-sp-10698-story.html July 25, 2022 Richardson, Jackson Switch Teams in Clippers-Pacers Deal Tampa Bay Times July 1, 1994 https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1994/07/01/richardson-jackson-switch-teams-in-clippers-pacers-deal/ November 19, 2022 Weiss was fired as head coach after only one season with the Clippers, Sports People: Basketball: Clippers Dismiss Weiss After Just a Year The New York Times May 17, 1994 https://www.nytimes.com/1994/05/17/sports/sports-people-basketball-clippers-dismiss-weiss-after-just-a-year.html June 4, 2023 Baker Chris Clippers Fire Weiss; Coach Blames Selfish Atmosphere: Pro Basketball: He Says Contract Squabbles Were a Key Factor in the Team's 27-55 Record Los Angeles Times May 17, 1994 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-05-17-sp-58686-story.html November 10, 2022 Baker Chris Clippers Renege on Weiss' Pay: NBA: Fired Coach Is Owed $1.2 Million, But Team Is Refusing to Pay Los Angeles Times July 26, 1994 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-07-26-sp-19905-story.html June 4, 2023 and Hot Plate Williams was released to free agency after serving a season half suspension due to continuing weight problems. Associated Press Sports People: Basketball: Clippers Suspend Overweight Williams The New York Times November 3, 1993 https://www.nytimes.com/1993/11/03/sports/sports-people-basketball-clippers-suspend-overweight-williams.html December 24, 2022 Baker Chris Eating Away at Problem: After Losing Nearly 60 Pounds, Williams Is a Happy Clipper Los Angeles Times March 8, 1994 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-03-08-sp-31499-story.html December 24, 2022 Berkow Ira Pro Basketball: Keeping Score, One Pound at a Time The New York Times November 17, 1994 https://www.nytimes.com/1994/11/17/sports/pro-basketball-keeping-score-one-pound-at-a-time.html July 19, 2017 Draft picks 1993 NBA draft Round Pick Player Position Nationality College 1 13 Terry Dehere SG/PG Seton Hall 2 53 Leonard White F Southern Roster Los Angeles Clippers 1993–94 #E30022 #FFFFFF #1A2E8B #FFFFFF 24 Terry Dehere G 6 2 190 –– Seton Hall 30 Harold Ellis Harold Ellis (basketball) G/F 6 5 200 –– Morehouse 23 Gary Grant G 6 3 185 –– Michigan basketball 4 Ron Harper G 6 6 216 –– Miami (Ohio) 13 Mark Jackson Mark Jackson (basketball) G 6 3 185 –– St. John's 32 Henry James Henry James (basketball) F 6 8 220 –– St. Mary's (TX) 42 Bob Martin Bob Martin (basketball) C 7 0 250 –– Minnesota 45 Bo Outlaw F 6 8 210 –– Houston 53 Stanley Roberts C 7 0 285 –– LSU 27 Elmore Spencer C 7 0 270 –– UNLV 3 Tom Tolbert F 6 7 240 –– Arizona 35 Loy Vaught F 6 9 230 –– Michigan 21 Dominique Wilkins F 6 7 200 –– Georgia 34 John Williams John Williams (basketball, born 1966) F 6 8 295 –– LSU S 14 Randy Woods G 5 10 185 –– La Salle Bob Weiss Johnny Davis Bob Ociepka Dave Wohl http://www.nba.com/clippers/roster/ 2009-10-04 Roster notes Guard/forward Mark Aguirre was waived on February 1, 1994. Power forward John "Hot Plate" Williams was suspended indefinitely before the start of the regular season due to weight problems, and not maintaining playing shape. Regular season Season standings LAC LAC z - clinched division title y - clinched division title x - clinched playoff spot Game log Player statistics PlayerGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG Dominique Wilkins 25 25 37.9 45.3 24.7 83.5 7.0 2.2 1.2 0.329.1 Danny Manning 42 41 38.0 49.3 14.3 67.4 7.0 4.2 1.3 1.423.7 Ron Harper 75 75 38.1 42.6 30.1 71.5 6.1 4.6 1.9 0.720.1 Loy Vaught 75 56 28.2 53.7 0.0 72.0 8.7 1.0 1.0 0.311.7 Mark Jackson 79 79 34.3 45.2 28.3 79.1 4.4 8.6 1.5 0.110.9 Mark Aguirre 39 0 22.0 46.8 39.8 69.4 3.0 2.7 0.5 0.210.6 Elmore Spencer 76 63 25.4 53.3 0.0 59.9 5.5 1.0 0.4 1.78.9 Harold Ellis 49 16 18.8 54.5 0.0 71.1 3.1 0.6 1.5 0.08.7 Gary Grant 78 8 19.7 44.9 27.4 85.5 1.8 3.7 1.5 0.27.5 Stanley Roberts 14 14 25.0 43.0 0.0 40.9 6.6 0.8 0.4 1.87.4 Bo Outlaw 37 14 23.5 58.7 0.0 59.2 5.7 1.0 1.0 1.06.9 John Williams 34 6 21.3 43.1 25.0 66.7 3.7 2.9 0.7 0.35.6 Terry Dehere 64 6 11.9 37.7 40.4 75.3 1.1 1.2 0.4 0.05.3 Tom Tolbert 49 6 13.1 41.8 37.5 73.3 2.2 0.6 0.3 0.33.8 Randy Woods 40 0 8.8 36.8 34.6 57.1 0.7 1.8 0.6 0.13.6 Henry James 12 0 6.3 38.1 22.2 100.0 1.2 0.1 0.2 0.03.4 Bob Martin 53 1 10.1 45.5 0.0 60.8 2.2 0.3 0.2 0.62.1 Player statistics citation: Awards, records and milestones All-Star Danny Manning selected as a reserve forward for the Western Conference All-Stars. This is his second straight All-Game appearance making Manning the first back-to-back All-Star selection of the franchise since Bob McAdoo then with the Buffalo Braves was selected for four straight All-Star Games from 1974 to 1977. Transactions The Clippers were involved in the following transactions during the 1993–94 season. Trades February 24, 1994 To Los Angeles Clippers Dominique Wilkins To Atlanta Hawks Danny Manning Free agents 52% Additions Player Signed Former team Henry James July 19 Utah Jazz Tom Tolbert October 1 Orlando Magic Bob Martin November 1 Rapid City Thrillers (CBA) Harold Ellis January 7 Quad City Thunder (CBA) Bo Outlaw February 15 Grand Rapids Hoops (CBA) Subtractions Player Left New team Lester Conner free agency, July 1 Rapid City Thrillers (CBA) Ken Norman free agency, July 7 Milwaukee Bucks Jaren Jackson free agency, December 21 Portland Trail Blazers Henry James waived, January 5 Sioux Falls Skyforce (CBA) Mark Aguirre waived, February 1 Indiana Pacers (assistant coach) Player Transactions Citation:1993–94 Los Angeles Clippers Transactions Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/LAC/1994_transactions.html July 30, 2021 See also Los Angeles Clippers Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena References Category:Los Angeles Clippers seasons Category:1993 in Los Angeles Category:1994 in Los Angeles Category:1993 in sports in California Category:1994 in sports in California Los Angeles Clippers