Clippers Fan Eats His Words After Team's Stunning Turnaround

A Clippers blogger made a bold prediction and had to follow through after the team exceeded expectations.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:57pm

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An abstract, expressionist painting in vibrant neon colors, with rapid brushstrokes capturing the energy and excitement of a basketball game, with Kawhi Leonard's silhouette emerging from the blur of movement.A fan's bold prediction becomes a tasty victory as the Clippers defy the odds with a stunning turnaround fueled by Kawhi Leonard's scoring prowess.Los Angeles Today

A Los Angeles Clippers fan and blogger named Robert Flom made a bold prediction in December that he would eat his own tweet if the struggling Clippers were able to go 15-3 in any stretch of the season. Much to Flom's surprise, the Clippers did exactly that, winning 15 of their next 18 games to climb back into playoff position. Flom stayed true to his word and ate a printout of his tweet on a podcast, providing a memorable moment for Clippers fans.

Why it matters

The Clippers' dramatic turnaround from a 6-21 start to a 21-24 record and playoff contention has been one of the biggest surprises in the NBA this season. Kawhi Leonard's resurgence has been a key factor, and the team's ability to rally around an ambitious goal set by their coach has shown their resilience. Flom's stunt highlights the passion of Clippers fans and the fun, if sometimes embarrassing, nature of bold sports predictions.

The details

In December, with the Clippers struggling at 6-21, coach Ty Lue set a goal for the team to finish the remaining games with a 35-20 record. Robert Flom, a managing editor of a Clippers blog, then made a bold prediction on social media that he would eat his tweet if the team achieved a 15-3 record in any stretch of the season. The Clippers proceeded to do just that, winning 15 of their next 18 games to climb back into playoff position. After the team's 126-89 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, the Clippers reminded Flom of his promise, and he followed through by eating a printout of his tweet on a podcast.

  • On December 20, the Clippers were 6-21.
  • Ty Lue set a goal for the Clippers to finish 35-20.
  • Robert Flom made his tweet prediction in December.
  • The Clippers went 15-3 in a stretch of games.
  • The Clippers defeated the Nets 126-89 on Sunday.

The players

Ty Lue

The head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers who set an ambitious goal for the team to finish the season 35-20 despite their early struggles.

Robert Flom

A managing editor of a Clippers blog who made a bold prediction that he would eat his tweet if the Clippers achieved a 15-3 record in any stretch of the season.

Kawhi Leonard

The star player for the Los Angeles Clippers who has been on a scoring tear, achieving a career-high 24 consecutive games with at least 20 points, and has been a key factor in the team's turnaround.

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What they’re saying

“I vowed to print and eat my tweet if the Clippers achieved a 15-3 record in any stretch of the season. And guess what? They did just that!”

— Robert Flom, Clippers blogger

What’s next

The Clippers will look to continue their strong play and secure a playoff spot in the Western Conference as the season progresses.

The takeaway

The Clippers' dramatic turnaround and Kawhi Leonard's resurgence have been one of the feel-good stories of the NBA season, and Flom's stunt of eating his own tweet highlights the passion and sometimes embarrassing nature of bold sports predictions made by fans.