Branden Dawson talks about what Clippers fans can expect from him

Branden  Dawson

Branden Dawson/Photo courtesy of Michigan State

 

Branden Dawson, who was picked 56th in the recent NBA Draft, was asked at a recent news conference what Clippers fans can expect to see from him in the upcoming season.

The 6-foot-6, 225-pound forward was not shy in his response.

“I’ll say definitely my energy, my toughness, and I’m just a team player,” Dawson said. “I come from Michigan State. Always been competitive, playing with (coach) Tom Izzo, it’s something that he instilled in me, just being competitive, playing with energy and I’m going to do whatever it takes.

“I love to win and I like being around a good group of guys. And I’m willing to do anything, so I’m excited.”

Dawson averaged 10.3 rebounds in the recently concluded Orlando Summer League, second only to the 11.7 averaged by Aaron Gordon of Orlando Blue.

 

Clippers have come to terms with draft pick forward Branden Dawson

Clippers Sign Branden Dawson

Branden Dawson/Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Clippers

 

The Clippers on Wednesday announced they have signed Branden Dawson, who was chosen 56th in the recent NBA draft. The Clippers purchased his rights from the New Orleans Pelicans late the night of the draft.

Dawson, out of Michigan State, is a 6-foot-6, 225-pound forward. He averaged 12.8 points and 10.3 rebounds in four games during the recently completed Orlando Pro Summer League.

Dawson averaged 11.9 points, 9.1 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in his senior season at Michigan State and was named second-team All-Big Ten.

Clippers giving Royce White a look on summer league team in Orlando

Royce White during his Iowa State days/Photo courtesy of ESPN.com

 

The Clippers have signed power forward Royce White to their summer-league team, which is currently playing in the Summer Pro League in Orlando, Fla.

White, just 24, played in three games with the Sacramento Kings in the 2013-14 season. He played his college ball at Minnesota and Iowa State and was selected 16th overall by the Houston Rockets in the 2012 draft. White is listed at 6-foot-8, 270 pounds. He has suffered from anxiety disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

The Clippers on Tuesday at Amway Center in Orlando defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 80-63. White did not play.

The league will continue through Friday.

The Clippers are 1-2 in the league. Guard C.J. Wilcox scored a game-high 22 points in Tuesday’s victory. Branden Dawson scored 14 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Dawson’s rights were purchased by the Clippers from the New Orleans Pelicans in the recent draft; he was selected No. 56 overall.