Los Angeles Clippers Codexery
An unofficial fan history of Los Angeles Clippers — its eras, legends, honours, iconic matches, and rivalries.
Club History & Eras
Buffalo Braves Era (1970–1978) · San Diego Clippers Relocation (1978) · The 'Bad Boys' Rivalry with Lakers · Tim Duncan Draft Controversy (1997) · Steve Ballmer Acquisition (2014) · The 'No-Name' Team Era (1980s) · Latrell Sprewell & Corey Maggette Years · Donald Sterling Controversy (2014) · Chris Paul Trade Attempt (2011) · Doc Rivers Coaching Tenure Start (2020) · The 'Clipperland' Identity Shift · The 'Lob City' Foundation (2005–2010) · The Blake Griffin & DeAndre Jordan Dominance · The Elgin Baylor & Bob McAdoo Years · Kawhi Leonard Trade Saga (2019) · Dennis Johnson & Sam Perkins Era · Reggie Miller's Brief Stint (Historical Note) · Doc Rivers Tenure (2013–2020) · Bob McAdoo's MVP Season
Legendary Players & Coaches
Kawhi Leonard · Chris Paul · Elton Brand · Jamal Crawford · Bob McAdoo · Corey Maggette · J.J. Redick · Eric Gordon · Matt Barnes · Ron Mercer · Mark Alarie · Lionel Hollins · Nick Van Exel · Chris Kaman · Ralph Sampson · Baron Davis · Jamal Mashburn · Shawn Marion · Dennis Johnson · Chauncey Billups · Michael Olowokandi · Andrew Bogut · Luis Scola · Vince Carter · all 25 →
Honours & Records
2024 NBA Western Conference Finals · 2013 NBA Western Conference Finals · Blake Griffin (2011 NBA Rookie of the Year) · Jamal Crawford Sixth Man of the Year · Kawhi Leonard All-NBA First Team · Blake Griffin NBA All-Star Selections · Blake Griffin NBA All-Rookie First Team · Norm Nixon Historical Assists Leader
Iconic Matches & Playoff Runs
2014 Western Conference Semifinals Game 6 vs. Spurs · 2013 Western Conference Semifinals Game 7 vs. Thunder · 2019 First Round Game 7 vs. Pelicans · Lamar Odom's 35-Point Game vs. Trail Blazers (2006) · Paul George's 37-Point Game vs. Thunder (2018) · Kawhi Leonard's 38-Point Game vs. Warriors (2019) · The 1985 Playoff Run vs. the Lakers · DeAndre Jordan's 34-Rebound Game vs. the Warriors · The 2019 Western Conference Finals Run to Game 6 · Paul George's Clutch Performance vs. Golden State (2015) · Luis Scola's Historic Regular Season Upset Win · The 2017 'Lob City' Revival vs. Portland · Kawhi Leonard's First Playoff Block vs. Clippers · Austin Rivers' Buzzer Beater vs. Utah · The 2014 Western Conference Semifinals vs. San Antonio · DeAndre Jordan's Perfect Free Throw Streak Breaker
Great Rivalries & Feuds
Russell Westbrook Playoffs · Los Angeles Lakers · Stephen Curry · Kobe Bryant · Tim Duncan
Stadium, Fans & Culture
The 4th Quarter · Lob City · No Dunks Allowed · Red & Blue · Blatche's Bench · Blake Griffin · Staples Center · Basketball Without Borders LA · Donald Sterling · Louie the Clipper · Steve Ballmer · DeAndre Jordan