Club History & Eras
19 entries in the Los Angeles Clippers compendium.
Buffalo Braves Era (1970–1978)The snowy roots of a team that would later settle in Los Angeles.San Diego Clippers Relocation (1978)From the Golden State of San Diego to the City of Angels, a journey of survival and reinveThe 'Bad Boys' Rivalry with LakersThe eternal struggle for respect in a city defined by the Purple and Gold.Tim Duncan Draft Controversy (1997)The myth of the Clippers drafting Tim Duncan—corrected: he was always a Spur.Steve Ballmer Acquisition (2014)The $2 billion purchase that saved the Clippers from obscurity and launched a new era of aThe 'No-Name' Team Era (1980s)Lost in the Lakers' shadow: The decade the Clippers struggled to find a name and a fanbaseLatrell Sprewell & Corey Maggette YearsThe explosive arrival of Sprewell and the rise of Maggette ignited a new era for the ClippDonald Sterling Controversy (2014)The scandal that ended an era and brought a billionaire investor to the franchise.Chris Paul Trade Attempt (2011)The trade that never happened, forever altering the Clippers' destiny and culture.Doc Rivers Coaching Tenure Start (2020)A veteran coach arrives to reshape the Clippers' destiny in a new era of contention.The 'Clipperland' Identity ShiftFrom underdog shadows to a distinct identity in Los Angeles basketball history.The 'Lob City' Foundation (2005–2010)The chaotic, high-flying prelude where the seeds of the Clippers' explosive identity were The Blake Griffin & DeAndre Jordan DominanceThe Twin Towers era that brought high-flying excitement and playoff contention to the ClipThe Elgin Baylor & Bob McAdoo YearsBob McAdoo's San Diego tenure defined this pre-LA relocation era.Kawhi Leonard Trade Saga (2019)The blockbuster trade that finally turned the Clippers into a championship threat.Dennis Johnson & Sam Perkins EraVeteran legends brought championship grit to The Forum during the early nineties.Reggie Miller's Brief Stint (Historical Note)A legendary Pacers icon who never wore a Clippers uniform.Doc Rivers Tenure (2013–2020)The architect of the Clippers' first ever Western Conference Finals appearance in franchisBob McAdoo's MVP SeasonThe defending MVP who brought championship pedigree to the struggling San Diego expansion.
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