Out of all the submissions, the name Clippers was chosen which was a reference to San Diego being home to numerous large sailing ships in the 19th century that were at the time called ‘clippers’. The team moved to Los Angeles in 1984 but retained the Clippers name.
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Why are the Los Angeles Clippers?
A contest decided on Clippers because the city was known for the great sailing ships that passed through San Diego Bay. When the Clippers moved to Los Angeles in 1984, they kept their nickname.
Why are the Clippers in Los Angeles?
A contest decided on Clippers because the city was known for the great sailing ships that passed through San Diego Bay. When the Clippers moved to Los Angeles in 1984, they kept their nickname.
Who is #1 on the Clippers?
PLAYER POS WT
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Reggie Jackson #1 PG 208 lbs
Mfiondu Kabengele #25 C 250 lbs
Luke Kennard #5 SG 206 lbs
Kawhi Leonard #2 SF 225 lbs
What is the Los Angeles Clippers mascot?
Chuck
When did the Clippers go to LA?
1984
Who is number 21 on the Los Angeles Clippers?
Patrick Beverley
Who are the starting 5 for the LA Clippers?
Starter 2nd 5th
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Paul George Lou Williams Reggie Jackson
Kawhi Leonard Luke Kennard Paul George
Marcus Morris Sr. O Nicolas Batum Paul George
Serge Ibaka Ivica Zubac Daniel Oturu
Who is #1 on Clippers?
PLAYER POS WT
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Reggie Jackson #1 PG 208 lbs
Mfiondu Kabengele #25 C 250 lbs
Luke Kennard #5 SG 206 lbs
Kawhi Leonard #2 SF 225 lbs
What does LA Clippers mean?
San Diego team officials did not think “Braves” was a proper representative nickname for the club in San Diego, and a local naming contest ultimately decided on “Clippers”, in reference to the city being known for the great sailing ships that passed through San Diego Bay.
Who is number five on the Clippers?
Harrell
Do the LA Clippers have fans?
But, as everyone knows, quick leaps to greatness are typically accompanied by new fans of the team. These types of fans are derisively called “bandwagon fans.” They are usually looked down upon. I don’t like that. I think it’s rude and I welcome all the new Clipper fans that are joining us for this season.
Why did the Clippers leave San Diego?
Leaving San Diego for LA Sterling lobbied the NBA to relocate the team to his native Los Angeles. In 1984, the Clippers moved north to Los Angeles, playing at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena. … The Clippers finished their first season in Los Angeles 31–51 under head coach Jim Lynam.
When did the Clippers move to LA?
1984
Who is number 55 on the Clippers?
Joakim Noah
Who is the best Clipper of all time?
Bob McAdoo
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