After being unselected in the 2010 NBA Draft, Fortson spent some time in Romania and the (then) D-League. The Clippers signed him in December of 2011 (the lockout season) but waived him before the season started. They then brought him back up on a 10 day deal just a few weeks later, and he played in four games with the Clips. While he played in only 46 minutes, his quickness with the ball in his hands, aggressiveness, and vague resemblance to Lil Wayne won him some fan support. Sadly, he was waived after the 10 day contract was over, and returned to the D-League.