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The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team competing in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference. Based in Greater Los Angeles area, they play their home games at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California
The Los Angeles Clippers, established in 1970, have evolved significantly throughout their history, transforming from a struggling franchise into a competitive force in the NBA. Here’s a comprehensive overview of their notable achievements and records:
Major Achievements
- First Western Conference Finals appearance in 2021
- Two consecutive division titles (2013, 2014)
- Best regular season record: 57-25 (.695) in 2014
- Worst regular season record: 12-70 (.146) in 1987
- 18 playoff appearances spanning multiple eras
Hall of Fame Members
Players:
- Bill Walton (1993)
- Bob McAdoo (2000)
- Moses Malone (2001)
- Dominique Wilkins (2006)
- Adrian Dantley (2008)
- Jamaal Wilkes (2012)
- Grant Hill (2018)
- Paul Pierce (2021)
Coaches:
- Jack Ramsay (1992)
- Larry Brown (2002)
Notable Awards and Records
Individual Honors:
- Sixth Man of the Year winners:
- Jamal Crawford (2014, 2016)
- Lou Williams (2018, 2019)
- Montrezl Harrell (2020)
- Rookie of the Year recipients:
- Bob McAdoo (1973)
- Ernie DiGregorio (1974)
- Adrian Dantley (1977)
- Terry Cummings (1983)
- Blake Griffin (2011)
Statistical Leaders:
- Scoring Champions: Bob McAdoo (1974-76)
- Rebound Leaders: Swen Nater (1980), Michael Cage (1988), DeAndre Jordan (2014-15)
- Assist Leaders: Ernie DiGregorio (1974), Chris Paul (2014-15)
- Steals Leaders: Chris Paul (2012-14)
- Blocks Leader: Elton Brand (2003)
Franchise History Highlights
- Started as Buffalo Braves (1970-78)
- Relocated to San Diego (1978-84)
- Moved to Los Angeles (1984-present)
- Currently play at Intuit Dome in Inglewood
- Hold distinction as oldest franchise never to reach NBA Finals
- Transformed into consistent playoff contender during 2010s with “Lob City” era featuring Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan, and Chris Paul