‘Clipper Darrell’ Bailey not jumping ship to join Lakers’ fan base
Darrell Bailey is arguably the Clippers’ biggest fan.
After all, he’s known as “Clipper Darrell.”
He tweeted a picture Saturday suggesting he was ready to jump ship to join the Lakers’ fan base.
I am sorry to inform u that @kobebryant has recruited me pic.twitter.com/UKJR1CQs7Z— Clipper Darrell (@clipperdarrell) August 31, 2013
Although not an official representative of the Clippers’ organization, Bailey may be their most famous fan (after Billy Crystal).
A few hours later, Bailey posted a follow-up message revealing his photo in Lakers’ colors (purple and gold) was nothing but an inside joke with Kobe Bryant.
I BLEED RED WHITE & BLUE!!! It was a joke between @kobebryant & I ..LETS GO @LACLIPPERS LETS GO!!! pic.twitter.com/V3k8nPmFmq— Clipper Darrell (@clipperdarrell) September 1, 2013
Bailey can be seen in his traditional Clippers’ colors with radio host Roger Lodge.
The Lakers and Clippers meet on opening night, Oct. 29, at Staples Center in a Lakers home game.
ALSO:
Lakers tickets go on sale to the public on September 7
Lakers’ Kobe Bryant makes a high-diving debut on Vine
Watch potential Lakers forward Marcus Landry’s summer workout
Email Eric Pincus at eric.pincus@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @EricPincus.
All things Lakers, all the time.
Get all the Lakers news you need in Dan Woike's weekly newsletter.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
