Los Angeles Clippers facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Los Angeles Clippers
Conference	Western
Division	Pacific
Founded	1970
History	Buffalo Braves 1970–1978 San Diego Clippers 1978–1984 Los Angeles Clippers 1984–present
Arena	Intuit Dome
Location	Inglewood, California
Team colors	Navy blue, ember red, Pacific blue, silver
President	Lawrence Frank
General manager	Trent Redden
Head coach	Tyronn Lue
Ownership	Steve Ballmer
Affiliation(s)	San Diego Clippers
Championships	0
Conference titles	0
Division titles	3 (2013, 2014, 2024)
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The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team in the Greater Los Angeles area. They play in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Clippers are part of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference. Since the 2024–25 NBA season, their home games are at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Before that, they shared Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles with the Los Angeles Lakers from 1999 to 2024.

The team started in 1970 as the Buffalo Braves. They were a new team joining the league. With Hall of Famer Bob McAdoo, the Braves made the NBA playoffs three times. This was during their eight years in Buffalo. Due to problems with their arena and team sales, they moved. In 1978, they moved to San Diego, California. The team was renamed the San Diego Clippers. This name came from the sailing ships in San Diego Bay. The team did not do well in San Diego. They missed the playoffs for all six years there.

In 1984, the owner, Donald Sterling, moved the team to Los Angeles. He did this without the NBA's full approval. The move was allowed after some legal action. For their first 27 seasons in Los Angeles, the Clippers rarely made the playoffs. They were often seen as a team that always lost. People often compared them to the very successful Lakers.

Things changed for the Clippers in the 2010s. They became a strong team that often made the playoffs. Players like Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan, and Chris Paul formed the "Lob City" lineup. They made the playoffs for six years in a row, from 2012 to 2017. They also won their first two division titles in 2013 and 2014. Even with this success, they often lost in the Conference Semifinals. In 2021, they reached the Conference Finals for the first time. They are the oldest team in North American professional sports to have never played in a championship game.

Team History

Buffalo Braves: The Early Years (1970–1978)

The team started in Western New York as the Buffalo Braves. They were one of three new NBA teams in the 1970–71 season. The other teams were the Portland Trail Blazers and Cleveland Cavaliers. The Braves played their home games at the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium. The National Hockey League's Buffalo Sabres also played there.

After two tough seasons, the Braves got better. Coach Jack Ramsay and star player Bob McAdoo helped them improve. McAdoo was the NBA's top scorer for three years in a row. He was named the league's MVP in the 1974–75 season. The Braves made the playoffs three times in a row. They lost to strong teams like the Boston Celtics and Washington Bullets.

Even with some success, the Braves had problems in Buffalo. Their owner, Paul Snyder, found it hard to schedule games. The Canisius Golden Griffins men's basketball team had priority at the arena. The more popular Sabres also took good dates. The Griffins saw the Braves as a threat. They scheduled games to make it hard for the Braves to succeed.

Eventually, Snyder sold the team. The new owner, John Y. Brown, Jr., traded away the team's best players. This made attendance drop. In 1978, Brown traded ownership with Boston Celtics owner Irv Levin. Levin, who lived in Southern California, wanted to move the team to San Diego. The league would not have let him move the Celtics.

San Diego Clippers: A New Name (1978–1984)

In 1978, the Braves moved to San Diego. The city had an NBA team before, the San Diego Rockets, which moved in 1971. San Diego officials wanted a new name for the team. A contest chose "Clippers." This name honored the large sailing ships in San Diego Bay.

Gene Shue became the first head coach of the Clippers. He liked a fast, high-scoring style of play. Only three players from the Braves stayed with the team. These were Randy Smith, Swen Nater, and Scott Lloyd. Other key players included Kermit Washington and Sidney Wicks. World B. Free joined the team from the Philadelphia 76ers.

The 1978–79 season started slowly. The team lost 12 of its first 18 games. They were at the bottom of their division. World B. Free quickly became the team's top scorer. He was second in the NBA with 28.9 points per game. Coach Shue tried to build team spirit. By the All-Star game, the Clippers had improved. They won half of their 54 games. They finished with a 43–39 record. This was just two wins short of a playoff spot. Ralph Lawler began his long career as the team's announcer that season.

The 1979–80 season was tougher. They added Bill Walton, a San Diego native and former MVP. But Walton missed 68 games due to foot injuries. San Diego finished 35–47. Free again finished second in scoring with 30.2 points per game. Paul Silas became the new coach the next season. The Clippers finished 36–46 and missed the playoffs. Walton missed that whole season with injuries. Free was traded to the Golden State Warriors.

The 1981–82 season brought big changes. Irv Levin sold the team to Los Angeles real estate developer Donald Sterling. Sterling paid $12.5 million. The team played poorly, finishing 17–65. Walton missed the entire season again. Rumors started that Sterling wanted to move the team to Los Angeles. Sterling was fined by the NBA for some of his actions. He was fined for saying the team would lose games to get a high draft pick. He also made players fly coach on commercial flights. Hotels sometimes refused to house the team due to unpaid bills.

Sterling tried to move the team to Los Angeles in 1982. The NBA said no. Sterling sued the league. The league then tried to remove Sterling as owner. Days before a vote, Sterling agreed to sell the team. The league wanted buyers who would keep the team in San Diego. Sterling eventually made a deal to stay owner. He handed over team operations to Alan Rothenberg. The team's final two seasons in San Diego were not much better. They finished 25–57 in 1982–83 and 30–52 in 1983–84.

In 1984, Sterling moved the Clippers to Los Angeles again. The NBA fined him $25 million. They also sued him to return the team to San Diego. Sterling then sued the league for $100 million. A recent court decision had allowed the Oakland Raiders to move. This made it seem Sterling might win his case. In 1987, the league dropped its lawsuit. Sterling dropped his case, and his fine was lowered to $6 million. This allowed the team to stay in Los Angeles.

Forty years later, in 2024, the G League team moved to San Diego. They adopted the San Diego Clippers name.

Los Angeles Clippers: Early Struggles (1984–1989)

In 1984, the Clippers started playing at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena. They finished their first season in Los Angeles 31–51. Their early years in Los Angeles were very tough. Many talented players suffered serious injuries. Sportswriters called this the "Clipper Triangle." It was like the Bermuda Triangle because players kept disappearing due to injuries.

Derek Smith had a knee injury in 1985–86. Then Norm Nixon and Marques Johnson were injured the next season. The team's 12–70 record in 1987 was one of the worst in NBA history. That same season, Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor joined the team as general manager. More injuries followed for Nixon and rookie Danny Manning.

Playoff Appearances (1989–1994)

The Clippers made some good trades and draft picks. They got Ron Harper and drafted Ken Norman, Danny Manning, and Loy Vaught. These players formed a core that made the team better.

In the middle of the 1991–92 season, Larry Brown became head coach. He led the team to a 23–12 record. They finished 45–37 overall. This was the team's first winning season in 13 years. They also had a better record than the Lakers for the first time since moving to Los Angeles. The Clippers made the playoffs for the first time in 16 years. They lost to the Utah Jazz in five games. Due to the 1992 Los Angeles riots, one playoff game was played in Anaheim. The team made the playoffs again in the 1992–93 season. They finished 41–41 but lost in the first round to the Rockets.

Brown left after the season. Bob Weiss became the new coach. The 1993–94 season was one of the worst for the Clippers. They traded Manning for Dominique Wilkins. Wilkins played well but left after one year. Weiss was fired, and Bill Fitch became the new coach.

Anaheim and Staples Center (1994–2000)

Anaheim Relocation Talks

Anaheim wanted an NBA team. The city was losing the NFL's Los Angeles Rams. They started talking to the Clippers. The Clippers played several games each year in Anaheim. These games drew more fans than their games in Los Angeles. Anaheim officials and the Clippers discussed moving there full-time. The city offered a large sum of money to the team. However, owner Donald Sterling turned down the deal. The Clippers stayed in Los Angeles.

Bill Fitch Era

Under coach Bill Fitch, the Clippers kept changing players. They had young players like Lamond Murray and Eric Piatkowski. They also had veteran players. The team struggled a lot. They made the playoffs only once under Fitch. In the 1996–97 season, they had a losing record (36–46). They were swept in the first round by the Utah Jazz.

Fitch was fired after the 1997–98 season. Chris Ford replaced him. The Clippers got the first pick in the 1998 Draft. They chose Michael Olowokandi. The team started the 1998–99 season with 17 losses in a row. They finished with a 9–41 record in the short season. They drafted Lamar Odom the next year. They also hired former All-Star Dennis Johnson as an assistant coach. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar helped train Olowokandi for one season. The team finished with the worst record in the league (15–67) in the 1999–2000 season.

Move to Staples Center

In 1999, the Clippers moved to the new Staples Center in Downtown Los Angeles. They shared the arena with the Lakers and the Los Angeles Kings. The Lakers and Kings had priority for game scheduling. The Clippers often played on less desirable dates. Over time, the Clippers got better scheduling. They also got more money from luxury suites and concessions. Since 2011, the Clippers have sold out every home game.

Further Struggles (2000–2009)

The 2000–01 season brought some new players. They acquired Corey Maggette and drafted Darius Miles and Quentin Richardson. The team improved slightly, finishing 31–51. They were known for their exciting, high-flying style of play.

To get better, the Clippers traded for Elton Brand in 2001. Brand became an All-Star. The Clippers played well for most of the season. They finished 39–43, missing the playoffs by five games. The team traded Miles for Andre Miller in 2002. With Miller, Odom, Brand, and Olowokandi, the team looked promising. But injuries and poor team chemistry led to a 27–55 record. Coach Alvin Gentry was replaced by Dennis Johnson.

After that tough season, many key players left. Miller, Odom, Olowokandi, and Eric Piatkowski departed. The team kept Brand and Maggette with long contracts. They, along with Richardson, formed a strong scoring trio. With new coach Mike Dunleavy, Sr., they finished 28–54. In the 2004–05 season, they missed the playoffs again. But they had a better record than the Lakers for the first time since 1993. Bobby Simmons won the NBA Most Improved Player award. He then signed with the Milwaukee Bucks. The Clippers signed Cuttino Mobley to replace him. They also built their first practice facility in Los Angeles. They traded for Sam Cassell midway through the season.

The 2005–06 season was a turning point. The team played very well. Brand was praised for his performance and made the All-Star Game. They acquired Vladimir Radmanović from the Seattle SuperSonics. The team had its first winning record in 14 seasons. They made the playoffs for the first time since 1997. They finished sixth in the Western Conference with a 47–35 record. This was their best finish since leaving Buffalo.

On April 22, 2006, the Clippers won their first playoff game in 13 years. They won their first playoff series since moving from Buffalo. They beat the Denver Nuggets in five games. In the next round, they faced the Phoenix Suns. It was a tough series that went to seven games. The Clippers lost the seventh game. General Manager Elgin Baylor won the NBA Executive of the Year award.

The 2006 off-season saw some changes. They drafted Paul Davis. They signed Tim Thomas and re-signed Cassell. The team did not play as well as expected. Injuries to key players hurt them. Shaun Livingston suffered a very serious knee injury. The Clippers finished 40–42, missing the playoffs.

The 2007–08 season started badly. Brand tore his Achilles tendon and missed most of the season. Chris Kaman played well but was also injured. The Clippers finished 23–59. Brand and Maggette left the team. Baron Davis, a Los Angeles native, signed with the Clippers. They drafted Eric Gordon and DeAndre Jordan.

In 2008, Marcus Camby joined the team. Elgin Baylor ended his 22-year role as general manager. Coach Mike Dunleavy, Sr. took over as general manager. The 2008–09 season ended with a 19–63 record. The team got the first pick in the 2009 NBA draft.

Blake Griffin and Improvement (2009–2011)

With the first pick, the team selected Blake Griffin. Griffin looked great in preseason. But he broke his kneecap before the season started. This injury kept him out for the entire season.

In February 2010, coach Mike Dunleavy resigned. Kim Hughes became interim coach. Dunleavy was later fired as general manager. Neil Olshey replaced him. The Clippers improved slightly, finishing 29–53. Hughes was fired at the end of the season.

In July, Vinny Del Negro was hired as the new head coach. In August, the team showed off new uniforms. Griffin and DeAndre Jordan modeled them. The team also revealed new logos.

With Griffin's debut, the Clippers had high hopes. They started slowly due to injuries. But they showed strength by beating top teams. Griffin had a strong start. He was chosen as an All-Star, which is rare for a rookie. He also won the NBA Sprite Slam Dunk Contest. He was named Rookie of the Year. The team finished 32–50. The Clippers traded Baron Davis and a draft pick to the Cleveland Cavaliers. They received Mo Williams and Jamario Moon. The draft pick later became the first overall pick, used to select Kyrie Irving.

Chris Paul and "Lob City" (2011–2017)

In December 2011, the Clippers signed Caron Butler and Chauncey Billups. On December 14, they traded for New Orleans Hornets' All-Star Chris Paul. Paul had almost been traded to the Lakers, but the NBA commissioner stopped the trade. Paul and Griffin were chosen as All-Star starters. This was the first time the Clippers had two All-Star starters in one year.

The team earned the nickname "Lob City." This was because of Griffin's comment when Paul joined. Griffin said, "Yeah! It's going to be lob city!" This referred to their exciting alley-oop dunks.

In February 2012, Billups tore his Achilles tendon. He missed the rest of the season. The Clippers struggled for a bit. But then they won 12 of their next 14 games. They clinched their fifth playoff spot since 1976. In their first playoff game, the Clippers came back from 27 points down. They beat the Grizzlies 99–98. They won the series in Game 7. This was their first playoff series win since moving from Buffalo. In the next round, they were swept by the San Antonio Spurs.

After the season, GM Neil Olshey left. Gary Sacks replaced him. The team re-acquired Lamar Odom. They also signed Jamal Crawford and re-signed Billups. They added Grant Hill, Ryan Hollins, Ronny Turiaf, and Matt Barnes.

On December 15, 2012, the Clippers won their ninth game in a row. This broke their Los Angeles franchise record. On December 21, they won their twelfth game in a row. This broke their all-time franchise record. On December 30, they won their 17th straight game. This made them the third NBA team to have an undefeated month. The streak ended on January 2, 2013.

On April 7, 2013, the Clippers beat the Lakers. They swept the season series against their rivals. They also won their first division title ever. They finished the season with a 56–26 record. They entered the playoffs as the fourth seed. They faced the Memphis Grizzlies again. The Clippers went up 2–0 in the series. But they lost the next four games and were eliminated. The team did not renew coach Vinny Del Negro's contract. They acquired Doc Rivers from the Boston Celtics.

In July 2013, the Clippers traded Eric Bledsoe and Caron Butler. They received Jared Dudley and JJ Redick. They re-signed Barnes, Paul, and Hollins. Paul's deal was for 5 years and about $105.3 million. They also signed Darren Collison and Antawn Jamison. Jamison was later traded. They signed Stephen Jackson and Hedo Türkoğlu. They also acquired Glen Davis and Danny Granger. On March 6, 2014, the Clippers beat the Lakers by 48 points. This was the biggest win in Clippers history. On April 15, the Clippers broke their franchise record for wins with 57. In the playoffs, they beat the Warriors in seven games. But they lost to the Thunder in six games in the second round.

Final Seasons of Lob City (2014–2017)

The Clippers finished the 2015 season with a 56–26 record. They were the third seed in the Western Conference. They beat the defending champion San Antonio Spurs in seven games. Paul made a game-winning shot with one second left. In the next series, they faced the Houston Rockets. They led 3–1, with two big wins. But Houston won the last three games to eliminate Los Angeles.

In the off-season, the Clippers added Lance Stephenson, Wesley Johnson, and Paul Pierce. They re-signed Austin Rivers. Griffin missed half of the next season due to injury. The Clippers finished as the fourth playoff seed. They were eliminated in the first round of the 2016 playoffs by the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Clippers finished the 2016–17 season with a 51–31 record. This was their fifth straight 50-win season. Both Griffin and Paul were injured during the season. The Clippers won their last seven games. They earned the fourth playoff seed. They faced the Utah Jazz in the first round of the playoffs. They lost in seven games. Paul Pierce retired after the season.

Rebuild (2017–2019)

The Clippers started to rebuild their team. They brought in Jerry West as a special consultant. West had helped build successful teams before. On June 28, 2017, Chris Paul was traded to the Houston Rockets. The Clippers received Lou Williams, Patrick Beverley, Montrezl Harrell, and other players and draft picks. The team kept Griffin. They also acquired Danilo Gallinari in a trade.

Due to injuries to Griffin and Gallinari, the team struggled. They traded Griffin to the Detroit Pistons. They received Tobias Harris, Avery Bradley, Boban Marjanović, and draft picks. With new players, they finished with a winning record (42–40). But they missed the playoffs for the first time since 2011.

In the 2018 NBA draft, the team picked Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Austin Rivers was traded. Long-time Clipper DeAndre Jordan left the team. Even without Griffin and Jordan, the Clippers made the playoffs in 2018–19. They finished with a 48–34 record. They faced the defending champions, the Golden State Warriors. They lost in six games.

The Kawhi Leonard Era (2019–Present)

Paul George and Kawhi Leonard Duo (2019–2024)

In the 2019 off-season, Kawhi Leonard became a free agent. He chose to sign with the Clippers. The team also traded for Oklahoma City Thunder's Paul George. For George, the Clippers gave up many players and draft picks.

After the suspension of the 2019–20 NBA season, the Clippers played in the NBA Bubble. They finished with a 49–23 record. They were the second seed in the Western Conference. Despite high hopes, they lost to the Denver Nuggets in seven games. This was the second time the Clippers lost after leading a series 3–1. A week later, owner Steve Ballmer announced that Rivers stepped down as head coach. Tyronn Lue became the new coach.

In the 2021 playoffs, Leonard got injured. But the Clippers still beat the top-seeded Utah Jazz. This led them to their first Western Conference finals ever. The Clippers lost the conference finals in six games to the Phoenix Suns. This kept them from reaching their first NBA Finals.

On September 17, 2021, construction began for Intuit Dome. This will be the Clippers' new home arena starting in the 2024–25 season. Leonard missed the entire 2021–22 season due to his injury. The Clippers traded Patrick Beverley and Rajon Rondo. They received Eric Bledsoe, who was later traded for Norman Powell and Robert Covington. The Clippers finished 42–40. They made the play-in game but did not qualify for the playoffs.

In the next season, the Clippers acquired former MVP Russell Westbrook and John Wall. Wall was later traded for Eric Gordon. The Clippers finished 44–38 and made the playoffs. But they were eliminated in the first round due to injuries to Leonard and George.

Near the start of the 2023–24 season, the Clippers traded several players. They received P. J. Tucker, Filip Petrušev, and former MVP James Harden. In their final season at the Crypto.com Arena, they started slowly. But when Terance Mann became a starter, the team played much better. They clinched a playoff spot on April 11, 2024. They finished as the fourth seed with a 51–31 record. The Clippers were defeated in six games by the Dallas Mavericks.

Move to Intuit Dome

On June 15, 2017, the Clippers and the city of Inglewood agreed on a plan. The team would build a new arena, Intuit Dome, by 2024. This was when their lease with Crypto.com Arena ended. The arena is located near SoFi Stadium. It also has a practice facility and team offices.

The new arena plan faced opposition from the nearby Forum. The Forum's owner, the Madison Square Garden Company, worried about losing events. In March 2020, Steve Ballmer, the Clippers owner, bought The Forum. This removed any opposition to the new arena.

On July 25, 2019, the Clippers showed pictures of the planned arena. Construction began in 2021. It was finished in fall 2024. On September 17, 2021, the team revealed the arena's name: Intuit Dome. This was part of a 23-year naming rights deal with Intuit.

Departure of Paul George (2024–Present)

In the 2024–25 off-season, the Clippers moved to their new home. They also got new team branding. Paul George and Russell Westbrook left the team. The Clippers re-signed James Harden.

Team Rivalries

Los Angeles Lakers

The rivalry between the Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers is special. They were the only two NBA teams to share an arena, Crypto.com Arena. Now, the Clippers have moved to Intuit Dome. This was one of only two rivalries where teams from the same city played each other. The other is between the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets.

Historically, fans in Los Angeles have preferred the Lakers. Some people say it's not a true rivalry. This is because the Lakers have won many championships. The Clippers have not won any.

Season Records

This is a list of the last five seasons for the Clippers. For all seasons, see List of Los Angeles Clippers seasons.

Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, W–L% = Winning percentage

Season	GP	W	L	W–L%	Finish	Playoffs
2019–20	72	49	23	.681	2nd, Pacific	Lost in Conference semifinals, 3–4 (Nuggets)
2020–21	72	47	25	.653	2nd, Pacific	Lost in Conference finals, 2–4 (Suns)
2021–22	82	42	40	.512	3rd, Pacific	Did not qualify
2022–23	82	44	38	.537	3rd, Pacific	Lost in First Round, 1–4 (Suns)
2023–24	82	51	31	.622	1st, Pacific	Lost in First Round, 2–4 (Mavericks)

Home Arenas

• Buffalo Memorial Auditorium (1970–1978)
  • Maple Leaf Gardens (occasional games, 1971–1975)
• San Diego Sports Arena (1978–1984)
• Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena (1984–1999)
  • Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim (occasional games, 1994–1999)
• Crypto.com Arena (1999–2024)
• Intuit Dome (2024–present)

Logos and Uniforms

When the Braves moved to San Diego, they became the Clippers. Their uniforms kept the light blue color. They added orange trim. Their shorts had nautical flags that spelled "Clippers." The first logo was a blue circle with an orange circle. It had three white sails, like a clipper ship. This "three sails" logo was later used by their G League team.

In 1982, the Clippers changed their logo and uniforms. They used royal blue and red instead of light blue and orange. The uniforms had the team name on the front. The "C" in "Clippers" was big, like in the logo. The logo was a basketball with red lines. This logo was used until 2015.

In 1987, the uniforms changed again. Red became the main color, with blue trim. The home white uniforms had the team name in script. The road red uniforms first had the city name, then the team name. Before the 2000–01 season, they made small changes. They added an "LAC" logo and bolder numbers. They also had a blue alternate uniform.

In 2010, the Clippers changed their uniforms again. The white uniforms had the team name in blue and red numbers. The red uniforms had the city name in white and blue numbers. They later added a blue alternate uniform and a light blue sleeved uniform.

On June 18, 2015, the Clippers showed their new look. The main logo was a basketball shaped like a compass. It had "LAC" in the middle. Below it was the team name in black. Two curved lines below the name showed the ocean's horizon. This was a nod to their sailing ship roots. The new home white uniform had the team name in black. The away red uniform had the "LAC" logo and jersey number.

The Clippers also introduced a black alternate uniform in 2015. It celebrated downtown Los Angeles. In 2017, they unveiled new Nike uniforms. The blue "Icon" uniform replaced the red road uniform. It looked like the white "Association" uniform. The black alternate uniform was kept.

A fourth uniform, the "City" uniform, was added. In 2017–18, they brought back the San Diego light blue and orange. It included the nautical flags spelling "LAC." The next season, they wore navy blue City uniforms. These honored the team's 35th season in Los Angeles. They also paid tribute to the 1984 Summer Olympics. In 2019–20, they wore white City uniforms. They had "Los Angeles" in an Old English font. This was a tribute to Los Angeles street culture. The 2020–21 City uniform was similar but black. The 2021–22 City uniform mixed different past styles. It had light blue and orange, the "Clippers" script, and the three sails.

In 2022–23, the Clippers wore black "City" uniforms. These honored the Drew League, a summer basketball tournament. The white "Los Angeles" script had a mosaic design. The 2023–24 "City" uniform featured "Clips." This was a shortened nickname. The navy uniform was designed by artist Jonas Wood.

After reaching the 2020 playoffs, the Clippers got an "Earned" uniform. This was a grey version of their "Icon" uniform.

In 2022–23, the black "Statement" uniforms were updated. They used the "Los Angeles" script from earlier City uniforms. The three sails motif was also added.

Starting in 2024–25, the Clippers revealed modern versions of their script uniforms. The new logo has a clipper ship around a navy blue "C." It has compass-like points and a basketball shape. The white "Association" uniform has the modernized "Clippers" script in navy blue. The navy blue "Icon" uniform has the "Clippers" script in red. The red "Statement" uniform has a stacked "Los Angeles" wordmark. It also has nautical flags spelling "LAC."

Team Personnel

All-time Roster

Current Roster

Draft Rights Held

The Clippers hold the rights to players drafted but not yet signed. These players play outside the NBA. The team keeps their rights until one year after their non-NBA contract ends.

Draft	Round	Pick	Player	Pos.	Nationality	Current team	Note(s)	Ref
2022	2	46	Kamagate, IsmaëlIsmaël Kamagate	C	France	Bertram Derthona Tortona (Italy)	Acquired from the Detroit Pistons
2015	2	60	Mitrović, LukaLuka Mitrović	F	Serbia	Crvena zvezda Meridianbet (Serbia)	Acquired from the Philadelphia 76ers

Retired Numbers

The NBA retired Bill Russell's No. 6 for all teams on August 11, 2022.

Basketball Hall of Famers

Los Angeles Clippers Hall of Famers
Players
No.	Name	Position	Tenure	Inducted
32	Bill Walton	C	1979–1985	1993
11	Bob McAdoo	F/C	1972–1976	2000
20	Moses Malone	C/F	1976	2001
21	Dominique Wilkins	F	1994	2006
44	Adrian Dantley	F/G	1976–1977	2008
52	Jamaal Wilkes	F	1985	2012
33	Grant Hill	F	2012–2013	2018
34	Paul Pierce	F	2015–2017	2021
1	Chauncey Billups	G	2011–2013	2024
Coaches
Name		Position	Tenure	Inducted
Jack Ramsay		Head coach	1972–1976	1992
Larry Brown		Head coach	1992–1993	2002
Bill Fitch		Head coach	1994–1998	2019
Contributors
Cotton Fitzsimmons		Head coach	1977–1978	2021
Jerry West		Executive	2017–2024	2024

Franchise Leaders

Bold means still active with the team. Italic means still active but not with the team.

Regular Season (as of the end of the 2023–24 season)

Points

Single-Season Records

Single-Season Records

Category	Player	Statistics
Minutes played	Bob McAdoo	3,539
Field goals	Bob McAdoo	1,095
3-point field goals	Paul George	243
Free throws	World B. Free	654
Offensive rebounds	DeAndre Jordan	397
Defensive rebounds	Swen Nater	864
Total rebounds	DeAndre Jordan	1,226
Assists	Norm Nixon	914
Steals	Randy Smith	203
Blocks	Bob McAdoo	246
Points	Bob McAdoo	2,831
Player efficiency rating	Chris Paul	27.0

Individual Awards

NBA All-Star Weekend

NBA All-Star Selections

• Norm Nixon – 1985
• Marques Johnson – 1986
• Danny Manning – 1993, 1994
• Elton Brand – 2002, 2006
• Chris Kaman – 2010
• Blake Griffin – 2011–2015
• Chris Paul – 2012–2016
• DeAndre Jordan – 2017
• Paul George - 2021, 2023–2024
• Kawhi Leonard – 2020–2021, 2024

NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player

• Randy Smith – 1978
• Chris Paul – 2013
• Kawhi Leonard – 2020

Slam Dunk Champion

• Brent Barry – 1996
• Blake Griffin – 2011

Head Coaches

ClipperVision

In 2022, the Clippers started their own streaming service. It's called ClipperVision. It lets fans watch non-national Clippers games. The service has the regular game feed. It also has "CourtVision" with game stats. "BallerVision" is another option with owner Steve Ballmer and NBA legends. It also has Spanish and Korean broadcasts. You can watch games on demand too. The service works on Roku, Apple, Android, Apple TV, and computers.

Commentators and Broadcast Outlets

• Brian Sieman (television and radio play-by-play)
• Jim Jackson (television and radio color commentator)
• Kristina Pink (television sideline reporter)
• Noah Eagle (radio play-by-play and courtside reporter, TV play-by-play fill-in)
• Mike Fratello (pregame and postgame analyst for telecasts on Bally Sports SoCal, TV commentary fill-in)
• Corey Maggette (pregame and postgame analyst for telecasts on Bally Sports SoCal, TV commentary fill-in)
• Adam Ausland (pregame and postgame host for the KLAC/Clippers Radio Network)
• Broadcast television (14 games): KTLA (Los Angeles), KUSI-TV (San Diego), KGET-TV (Bakersfield), KSEE-TV (Fresno)
• Cable television: Bally Sports SoCal
• Radio: KLAC (570 AM); KWKW (1330 AM; Spanish); any Clippers game which conflicts with a Los Angeles Dodgers game on KLAC will be heard instead on KEIB (1150 AM)

See also

In Spanish: Los Angeles Clippers para niños