The Clippers were originally founded as the Buffalo Braves in 1970.¹⁾

They became the San Diego Clippers in 1978 before moving to Los Angeles in 1984.²⁾

The name “Clippers” refers to clipper ships, fast-sailing vessels often seen off the San Diego coast.³⁾

The team moved to Los Angeles without NBA approval—a controversial move by then-owner Donald Sterling.⁴⁾

For decades, the Clippers shared Crypto.com Arena (formerly Staples Center) with the Lakers and Kings.⁵⁾

The Clippers will move into their own arena, the Intuit Dome, starting in the 2024–25 season.⁶⁾

Donald Sterling owned the Clippers from 1981 to 2014 before being banned for racist remarks.⁷⁾

The Clippers were sold to Steve Ballmer, former Microsoft CEO, for $2 billion—a record at the time.⁸⁾

Ballmer is known for his high-energy courtside reactions and genuine love for the team.⁹⁾

The Clippers have changed their logo multiple times, most recently in 2024, moving to a modern, minimalist look.¹⁰⁾

The team has featured stars like Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, Kawhi Leonard, and Paul George.¹¹⁾

From 2011 to 2017, the team was nicknamed “Lob City” for their high-flying alley-oop style.¹²⁾

Doc Rivers coached the team from 2013 to 2020, helping rebuild its reputation.¹³⁾

In 2019, the Clippers acquired Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, forming a championship-contending duo.¹⁴⁾

Despite recent success, the Clippers have never reached the NBA Finals.¹⁵⁾