Los Angeles Clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers have spent recent years building a new identity centered on star talent, modern facilities, and a fresh chapter after decades in the shadow of their Staples Center co-tenants. With Kawhi Leonard and Paul George headlining the Lob City era and beyond, the Clippers have pushed to establish themselves as legitimate title contenders in a crowded Los Angeles market.

The franchise began in 1970 as the Buffalo Braves before relocating to San Diego in 1978 and then to Los Angeles in 1984. For much of their history the Clippers were the NBA's perennial also-rans, but the "Lob City" era of Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, and DeAndre Jordan in the early 2010s brought sustained playoff relevance for the first time. The team has continued to invest in star power since, though it has never advanced to the NBA Finals or won a championship.