<P> The franchise was founded in 1970 as the Buffalo Braves , one of three expansion teams to join the NBA that year . The Braves moved from Buffalo , New York to San Diego , California in 1978 and became known as the San Diego Clippers . In 1984 , the Clippers moved to Los Angeles . Through much of its history , the franchise failed to see significant regular season or playoff success . The Clippers were frequently seen as an example of a perennial loser in American professional sports , drawing unfavorable comparisons to the historically successful Lakers , with whom they have shared a market since 1984 and an arena since 1999 . </P>
<P> The franchise was founded in 1970 as the Buffalo Braves , one of three expansion teams to join the NBA that year . The Braves moved from Buffalo , New York to San Diego , California in 1978 and became known as the San Diego Clippers . In 1984 , the Clippers moved to Los Angeles . Through much of its history , the franchise failed to see significant regular season or playoff success . The Clippers were frequently seen as an example of a perennial loser in American professional sports , drawing unfavorable comparisons to the historically successful Lakers , with whom they have shared a market since 1984 and an arena since 1999 . </P>
where did the clippers play before staples center
where did the clippers play before staples center
San Diego , California
San Diego , California