Clippers looking to build new arena

RestEasyBlackMamba · Star Player Joined: 24 May 2015 Posts: 3061

They know Staples will never be theirs. The window is closing on the best team they've ever had, best for them to establish something in some other arena preferably in some other city.

FreakofNature · Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2016 6:39 pm Post subject:

I see Anaheim as a "potential spot"?

You get the OC fan base, still 'some" LA fan base will follow them to OC, and San Diego will have a team about 25% closer to them....

But a team will be in Vegas sooner than the Clips I believe.

The Nightbringer · Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2016 7:12 pm Post subject:

Inspector Gadget · Retired Number Joined: 18 Apr 2016 Posts: 46638

This is a good move by the Clipps they need there own brand and legacy.

venturalakersfan · Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2016 7:57 pm Post subject:

You guys who are so threatened by the Clippers being in LA and Staples should get a dog.
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TDRock · Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2016 8:02 pm Post subject:

LakersJunkie · Starting Rotation Joined: 25 Jun 2005 Posts: 195

The Clippers play at Staples?

lakez34 · Star Player Joined: 24 Apr 2001 Posts: 6077

I think it's fun having both teams in the same arena. Creates a better competitive atmosphere in their match ups and so long as the Lakers retain prime day and time slots, it really is non impactful to us.

Also I think Ballmer was recently on record noting to seattle fans he would never move the Clippers there, period, on his watch.

“The Clippers are not going anywhere, ever,” he said. “I will die owning the L.A. Clippers in Los Angeles.”

80sLakerSteve · Rookie Joined: 04 Jul 2016 Posts: 2

The Clippers are the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim of the NBA. Sadly for them, they could win a championship and it won't matter. All of SoCal is a Laker town.

pio2u · Retired Number Joined: 26 Dec 2012 Posts: 54570

How Basketball In LA Helped Prepare Three US Olympians

http://www.nba.com/clippers/news/how-basketball-la-helped-prepare-three-us-olympians

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LakerLanny · Retired Number Joined: 24 Oct 2001 Posts: 47580

Clippers should move to San Diego, Orange County or Seattle. Maybe Vegas.

Staples Center is and always will be Laker Country.
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55 · Franchise Player Joined: 04 Jan 2008 Posts: 12092

Temecula Clippers.

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Goldenwest · Star Player Joined: 28 Nov 2009 Posts: 2801

I would actually like to see them go to Seattle, kinda miss having the Sonics in the conference.

and no, wouldn't miss the LA Clipps one bit,

never got used to the name 'LA Clippers' just doesn't sounds right.

kikanga · Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2016 11:34 pm Post subject:

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cathy78 · Star Player Joined: 21 Jan 2013 Posts: 1415

Looking at this list https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_relocated_National_Basketball_Association_teams, two cities stand out for me that should get a team in the near future: Seattle and Vancouver.

If you don't take the market of a team into account, there are two very obvious teams that need to move: the Clippers and the Nets. Two teams in one city is just not right. In the short run it might be a loss in market. But I think long term this could change, especially for the league and not just the teams owner.

Looking at this you could argue that some teams could benefit from a relocation: http://espn.go.com/nba/attendance Especially if you take city size into account, which makes it look really bad for the 76ers ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_cities_by_population ) But obviously you shouldn't just ignore history like that OKC guy did.

I do not like the Clippers and I would welcome if they move. But I do like the enthusiasm Steve Ballmer brings. That's what I expect from a pro sports team owner and I think the league should look at that at times as well. Even if Mark Cuban does stupid things - he as an owner brings a lot of excitement and fun to the games. That's what it is about, entertainment.

Math · Star Player Joined: 22 Mar 2015 Posts: 1550

Seattle Clippers makes sense. It's a port city.
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999 · Franchise Player Joined: 19 Oct 2006 Posts: 20266

Would it really decrease the value of the franchise. Seattle is a growing market in both real estate and business. You have Boeing and Microsoft there and from what I have been reading car companies is looking to invest into a plant up there

Also...Seattle has a defined culture like Los Angeles. I'm sure balmer can strike a lucrative tv deal a new arena and adopt a franchise that has an existing championships. Also they can retire Gary Payton jersey

Who knows!! It's would be worth the gamble. Break the lease at staples move the team to Seattle and you might get Kevin durant in a year or 2

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numero-ocho · Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2016 7:03 am Post subject:

Wagyu Kobe · Star Player Joined: 12 Jun 2010 Posts: 1098

F'in finally. GTFO already.