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What the LA Clippers need to leave in 2016

By Jasmine Robinson

Nov 25, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) and guard Chris Paul (left) look on from the bench during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons win 108-97. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) and guard Chris Paul (left) look on from the bench during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons win 108-97. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 29, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; LA Clippers head coach Doc Rivers is restrained by Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) as he argues with referee Ken Mauer (not pictured) after receiving a technical foul during the first overtime quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Rivers then received a second technical foul and was ejected from the game. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; LA Clippers head coach Doc Rivers is restrained by Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) as he argues with referee Ken Mauer (not pictured) after receiving a technical foul during the first overtime quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Rivers then received a second technical foul and was ejected from the game. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Technical fouls

The easiest thing we can get rid of is the technical fouls. Granted, the LA Clippers have a bad reputation for complaining often, and the officials certainly get caught up in it, too.

The Clippers have the third most technical fouls combined this season with 32, and currently lead the league in total ejections with five. In addition, Doc leads all coaches with six T’s and two ejections. Last season, the Clippers led the league with 84 total T’s — by far the most, with the Rockets in 2nd place at 75.

While Blake Griffin has improved his behavior on the court significantly (he used to consistently rack up some of the highest number of techs per season), the rest of the team is having difficulty staying calm and collected. In reality, almost every player and coach in the league complains when they get a bad call. But for some reason, the Clippers have a bad rep for it.

The easiest way to avoid getting T’d up is to keep your mouth closed and hands to yourself. Easier said than done in the heat of the moment, but still very possible.

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