Cheer Your Team, Book Your Clippers Tickets Now

By Author: Al Terry
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The LA Clippers are housed in Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, led by Coach Mike Dunleavy. One can say that they have had one of the most complex transitions in the history of basketball teams. The team was conceived in the year 1970 and was initially named as Buffalo Braves. After some initial hiccups, they were rescued by Dr. Jack Ramsay, famed as one of the brilliant coaches. Soon, they relocated to San Diego, California in the season 1977-78, to be known as the San Diego Clippers. Immediately they posted a 43-39 win-loss record, which remained unchallenged for next 12 years.

Though they enjoyed initial success, the tough Western Conference resisted their reach to playoffs. Poor play in their final years in San Diego saw Clipper tickets not much in demand, the team averaging only 4,500 fans per game. Hence, the team decided to move once again.

In 1984, they moved to Los Angeles, California, housing in Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena. However, from 1999 onwards, the Clippers and Lakers both started to play in the Staples Center. Today, they share a healthy rivalry due to their geographical proximity. ...
... Both the teams play in the NBA Western Conference's Pacific Division.

During the early 1980s, the Clipper's roster had veterans like Norm Nixon, Swen Nater and Bill Walton, along with the talented youngsters Tom Chambers and Terry Cummings. In 1986, ex-LA Lakers player Elgin Baylor was hired as their general manager and he rebuild the team, which saw many trades and top draft picks. Five years down the line the team posted a win-loss score of 45-37, under head coach Larry Brown and with that sale of Clipper tickets started an upward trend. Danny Manning and Ron Harper were invaluable to the team in 1980s; they led the team to many playoffs. But as Brown left the club in mid 1990s, they crashed to the bottom of the Pacific Division.

The 2005-06 season was a turning point for the team's overall image. A hot start marked by several wins over top teams caught the attention of many fans and Clippers tickets again started to sell like hot cakes. But they failed to keep the mark in the next season, finishing in fourth place in the Pacific Division and missing the playoffs.

Right now harboring many raw talents, The Clippers are a club jumping back with promise. They have Elton Brand, who is famed as Western Conference's best big man. He is said to be competent of scoring twenty points and ten rebounds every match. This gives a lot of strength to the team. Mike Dunleavy, who was once NBA Coach of the Year, has joined them too. He is expected to turn the young team into playoff challengers.

As the team is building up for new challenges, they need their fans' support to the fullest. So don't forget to book your Clippers tickets, before hand. The available online ticket sites make your job easy. Go online and spot an authorized Clippers tickets broker, and be ready to cheer your team to victory!