<P> Playing at the San Diego Sports Arena , the Clippers posted a record of 43 -- 39 in their first season in California under new head coach Gene Shue , leaving them two wins shy of the final playoff spot . It would be the Clippers ' last winning season for 13 years . It was also in that first season in southern California that long - time announcer Ralph Lawler began his association with the club . World B. Free , who was acquired in the offseason from the Philadelphia 76ers , finished second overall in NBA scoring average , with 28.9 per game , while George Gervin of the San Antonio Spurs had a 29.6 average . </P>
<P> Playing at the San Diego Sports Arena , the Clippers posted a record of 43 -- 39 in their first season in California under new head coach Gene Shue , leaving them two wins shy of the final playoff spot . It would be the Clippers ' last winning season for 13 years . It was also in that first season in southern California that long - time announcer Ralph Lawler began his association with the club . World B. Free , who was acquired in the offseason from the Philadelphia 76ers , finished second overall in NBA scoring average , with 28.9 per game , while George Gervin of the San Antonio Spurs had a 29.6 average . </P>
where did the clippers play in san diego
where did the clippers play in san diego
San Diego Sports Arena
San Diego Sports Arena