Crypto.com Arena

The Los Angeles Clippers are an NBA team that plays out of the Crypto.com Arena for their home games. They play as part of the Pacific Division in the league’s Western Conference. The Clippers currently share the arena with the LA Lakers. However, the Clippers are planning to move to their own arena by 2024.

The franchise was founded as the Buffalo Braves in 1970 as an expansion team, led by Hall of Famer Bob McAdoo. The Braves earned early distinction after reaching the playoffs three times during their 8 seasons in Buffalo. Eventually the team relocated to San Diego in 1978 when they rebranded as the San Diego Clippers referencing the sailing ships that were often seen in San Diego Bay.

But after a few disappointing years, the team relocated to Los Angeles without NBA approval But the team’s fortunes didn’t improve during much of this time, especially when compared to the LA Lakers.

But things improved for the team in the 2010s when new teams and strategies led to the team being consistent postseason contenders. A lot of this turn of fortune was credited to the “Lob City” lineup of Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan, and Chris Paul. The team also won two division titles in 2013 and 2014, which was a first for the franchise. And though the team never played in the NBA finals, fans are eagerly watching the team improve every year.