Los Angeles Clippers

San Diego Clippers

Buffalo Braves

The Los Angeles Clippers are a National Basketball Association team based in Los Angeles, California.

Founded: 1970

Formerly known as: Buffalo Braves (1970-1978), San Diego Clippers (1978-1984)

Home Arena: Staples Center

Uniform colors: Red white and blue

Logo design: Red script "Clippers". Alternatively, blue letters "LA" intertwined, red "C" superimposed

NBA Championships:

Franchise history

The Buffalo Braves played their first NBA season in 1970. They moved to San Diego, California for the 1977-78 season, and became the San Diego Clippers. Since then, they have not done well either on the court or with their attendance.

In 1984, the Clippers moved to Los Angeles, California, playing in the LA Sports Arena while the Lakers, with a better reputation, continued to play at the Forum in Inglewood.

From 1994 - 1998, they played in the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim, sharing the venue with a plethora of other water-themed teams including the Mighty Ducks (ice hockey) and the Splash (soccer).

However, in 1999, the Clippers and Lakers both started to play in the Staples Center. This has been a benefit somehow, but the Clippers didn't perform well in their first season at the Staples Center, especially when compared to the Lakers, who won the championship.

Players of note

Basketball Hall of Famers

Not to be forgotten

Retired numbers

Current stars

External links