description LA Clippers Overview
The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team in the National Basketball Association and compete in the league's Western Conference. The franchise began play in 1970 as the Buffalo Braves, moved to San Diego in 1978, and relocated to Los Angeles in 1984. The team represents the Los Angeles area and plays its home games in the city, sharing the market with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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When did the Clippers franchise begin play?
The franchise began play in 1970 as the Buffalo Braves. It later moved to San Diego in 1978 and relocated to Los Angeles in 1984.
What league and conference do the LA Clippers play in?
The LA Clippers play in the National Basketball Association and compete in the Western Conference. They are one of the NBA teams based in Los Angeles.
What were the LA Clippers called before moving to Los Angeles?
The franchise was first called the Buffalo Braves and then became the San Diego Clippers. It adopted its current Los Angeles identity after relocating in 1984.
Are the LA Clippers the same franchise as the Buffalo Braves?
Yes. The modern Clippers franchise traces its history to the Buffalo Braves, who began play in 1970. The team moved through San Diego before settling in Los Angeles.
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