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Los Angeles Clippers

By Dennis Velasco, About.com

Introduction:

The Los Angeles Clippers started as the Buffalo Braves, joining the league 1970 along with the Portland Trail Blazers and Cleveland Cavaliers. They moved to San Diego in 1978 before settling into their current home of Los Angeles in 1984.

Arena Stats:

Name: Staples Center
Opened: 1999
Capacity: 18,997
Defining Characteristic(s): The Staples Center is home to five professional sports teams; in addition to the Clippers, the Los Angeles Lakers also play their home games there. It has been estimated that the Staples Center hosts more than 250 events and has almost 4 millions visitors a year. The Staples Center is party of the downtown Los Angeles sports and entertainment destination known as L.A. Live.

Brief History:

Founded: 1970
First NBA Championship: None
Last NBA Championship: None
Other NBA Championships: None
Number of Conference Championships: None
Number of Division Championships: None
Number of Playoff Appearances: Seven

Hall of Fame Players:

  • Bob McAdoo
  • Bill Walton
  • Dominique Wilkins

Ticket Prices and Buying Tickets:

Lowest: $12.00
Highest: $1,500.00

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More Information:

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