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 Despite recent success, the Clippers have never reached the NBA Finals.[([[https://fadeawayworld.net/the-los-angeles-clippers-never-made-the-nba-finals-despite-spending-over-1-5-billion-since-2000|fadeawayworld]])]
+===== Best Season Ever =====
+Their best regular season record came in 2013–14, finishing 57–25.[([[https://www.nba.com/clippers/new.s/2013-2014-season-recap-milestones-and-achievements|nba]])]
+===== Playoff Breakthrough =====
+In 2021, the Clippers reached their first Western Conference Finals, losing to the Suns.[([[https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401337338|espn]])]
+===== Most Memorable Comeback =====
+The Clippers once overcame a 31-point playoff deficit against the Warriors in 2019—the largest in NBA playoff history.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/927306/2019/04/16/how-the-clippers-pulled-off-the-greatest-playoff-comeback-in-nba-history/|nytimes]])]
+===== Sixth Man Legacy =====
+Players like Jamal Crawford and Lou Williams won multiple NBA Sixth Man of the Year awards with the team.[([[https://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/the_greatest_nba_sixth_men_of_all_time/s1__38151377|yardbarker]])]
+===== Under-the-Radar Star =====
+Elton Brand was a two-time All-Star and consistent leader during the 2000s.[([[https://andscape.com/features/elton-brand-among-former-nba-players-to-earn-front-office-job/|andscape]])]
+===== Eric Piatkowski’s Longevity =====
+He holds the record for most games played as a Clipper—616 games.[([[https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/most-games-played-by-a-clippers-player|statmuse]])]
+===== Dunk Highlights =====
+Blake Griffin’s dunk over Kendrick Perkins is one of the most iconic plays in franchise history.[([[https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1048503-la-clippers-blake-griffins-posterizing-nba-dunk-over-okcs-kendrick-perkins|bleacherreport]])]
+===== Hollywood Ties =====
+Due to their LA location, many celebrities attend Clippers games, including Billy Crystal, a lifelong fan.[([[https://timesofsandiego.com/sports/2024/10/12/billy-crystal-lover-of-clippers-back-to-san-diego-days-named-superfan-by-nba-hall/|timesofsandiego]])]
+===== Once an Underdog =====
+The Clippers were considered the NBA’s worst franchise during the 1980s and 1990s.[([[https://www.quora.com/Are-the-Los-Angeles-Clippers-the-worst-franchise-in-the-history-of-the-NBA|quora]])]
+===== Notable Trades =====
+The team traded for Chris Paul in 2011, which helped usher in the Lob City era.[([[https://www.sportingnews.com/au/nba/news/chris-paul-traded-teams-history-suns-bradley-beal/ffpdnpyixauijrtgajgfpqyz|sportingnews]])]
+===== Jersey Numbers Retired? =====
+The Clippers have not officially retired any jersey numbers, though this may change with future legends.[([[https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/20624645/nba-numbers-nba-retired-numbers|espn]])]
+===== Mascot Mania =====
+Their mascot, Chuck the Condor, debuted in 2016 and has become a fan favorite.[([[https://www.nbamascots.com/mascots/chuck-the-condor|nbamascots]])]
+===== Clippers Nation =====
+Though long overshadowed by the Lakers, the Clippers have built a growing, loyal fan base.[([[https://bolavip.com/en/nba/The-25-NBA-teams-with-most-fans-20200423-0002.html|bolavip]])]
+===== Young Talent =====
+In recent years, players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Terance Mann have emerged as rising stars.[([[https://www.nbarankings.theringer.com/|theringer]])]
+===== Top Scorer =====
+Randy Smith is still the franchise’s all-time leading scorer, dating back to the Buffalo days.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/VintageNBA/comments/kb4ivm/december_12_1948_randy_smith_was_born_smith_was/|reddit]])]
+===== Clippers vs. Lakers Rivalry =====
+Dubbed the "Hallway Series," the Lakers and Clippers rivalry is intensifying—even though they’ve never met in the playoffs.[([[https://easyreadernews.com/all-ball-sports-lakers-clippers-hallway-series-if-so-thank-westbrook/|easyreadernews]])]
+===== International Talent =====
+The team has featured international stars like Milos Teodosic, Nicolas Batum, and Luc Mbah a Moute.[([[https://www.fiba.basketball/en/news/future-stars-get-chance-of-a-lifetime-at-basketball-without-borders-global-camp-in-charlotte|fiba]])]
+===== Gritty Identity =====
+The modern Clippers emphasize defense and depth, often dubbed a "gritty" team.[([[https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/on-the-nba-beat/episodes/On-the-NBA-Beat-Ep--136-Will--Graces-David-Kohan-I-Think-This-Is-the-Clippers-Year-e21hu04|spotify]])]
+===== G League Affiliate =====
+Their G League team is the Ontario Clippers, helping develop young talent nearby.[([[https://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/clippers-operate-new-g-league-team-ontario-california/|sportsnet]])]
+===== Podcast & Media Presence =====
+Clippers have become a staple in NBA podcasts and YouTube highlights due to their exciting play style.[([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNhQ62RYA_Y|youtube]])]
+===== Game Presentation =====
+Known for having one of the loudest in-game atmospheres, despite being the "other" LA team.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/1k690d1/david_adelman_on_the_clippers_intuit_dome_they/|reddit]])]
+===== Paul George's Impact =====
+PG13 has brought both elite defense and scoring, becoming a consistent All-Star.[([[https://medium.com/honest-hooper/offseason-strategies-pacific-division-651506a6f969|medium]])]
+===== Kawhi’s Quiet Leadership =====
+Though reserved, Kawhi Leonard has been the anchor of their title hopes since 2019.[([[https://www.stadiumrant.com/is-it-over-for-leonard-clippers/|stadiumrant]])]
+===== Coaching Stability =====
+Tyronn Lue has been praised for his adjustments and player management since becoming head coach.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/2699092/2021/07/10/tyronn-lue-praised-assistants-all-year-but-now-he-needs-to-replenish-staff/|nytimes]])]
+===== A New Era Approaches =====
+The move to Intuit Dome marks the start of a new, independent Clippers identity.[([[https://www.forbes.com/sites/shaneyoung/2022/06/08/la-clippers-announce-new-details-for-the-intuit-dome-halo-board-manufactured-by-daktronics/|forbes]])]
+===== The “Curse” of the Clippers =====
+Many fans and analysts speak of a so-called "Clippers Curse" due to years of bad luck and injuries.[([[https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/clippers-combating-bad-luck-injuries-science/story?id=45041317|abcnews]])]
+===== Breaking the Curse? =====
+The 2021 playoff run was seen as a symbolic break from that long-standing curse.[([[https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/2021/06/19/60cde693e2704e5aab8b45ba.html|marca]])]
+===== Clippers in Pop Culture =====
+The Clippers are featured in movies, music videos, and NBA 2K games—a sign of rising popularity.[([[https://www.aol.com/nba-two-form-media-company-151529969.html|aol]])]
+===== Draft Disappointments =====
+Despite high picks, the Clippers often missed on lottery picks (e.g., Michael Olowokandi in 1998).[([[https://www.clipsnation.com/2016/8/4/12376600/clippers-benoit-benjamin-michael-olowokandi-lorenzen-wright-chris-kaman-joe-wolf|clipsnation]])]
+===== Eye on the Prize =====
+With a strong roster and a new home, the Clippers are closer than ever to their first NBA championship.[([[https://andscape.com/features/with-los-angeles-clippers-james-harden-has-opportunity-at-more-than-a-championship/|andscape]])]

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