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 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]])] 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]])]
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 +===== Gritty Identity =====
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 +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]])]
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 +===== G League Affiliate =====
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 +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]])]
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 +===== Podcast & Media Presence =====
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 +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]])]
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 +===== Game Presentation =====
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 +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]])]
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 +===== Paul George's Impact =====
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 +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 =====
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 +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]])]
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 +===== Coaching Stability =====
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 +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]])]
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 +===== A New Era Approaches =====
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 +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 =====
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 +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]])]
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 +===== Breaking the Curse? =====
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 +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]])]
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 +===== Clippers in Pop Culture =====
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 +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]])]
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 +===== Draft Disappointments =====
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 +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]])]
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 +===== Eye on the Prize =====
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 +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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