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What are the chances that the Clippers will move down to San Diego within the next 10-20 years? Would you guys be against it? I mean, the Clippers have been horribly marred by obscurity, and they have been the joke of the league for a long time now. Wouldn't it be a good idea to stop being the underachieving younger brother of the Lakers, rename the franchise, and start fresh somewhere else? Preferably San Diego?

The chances are extremely slim. The Clippers believe it or not are one of the more profitable teams in the league according to the number I've last seen. Thanks for your concern, freshman.

loflin3hree5ive wrote:The chances are extremely slim. The Clippers believe it or not are one of the more profitable teams in the league according to the number I've last seen. Thanks for your concern, freshman.

Yea that's true I guess, but profit at what cost? Donald Sterling is one of the stingiest owners in pro sports. Aside from the fact that the Clippers don't have their own stadium, Sterling also manages one of the lowest pay-rolls in the NBA. As I see it, the Clippers have no soul, the team is just an afterthought for the owner, and is somewhat of a novelty in Los Angeles. Would you be personally against the Clippers moving a little further south?

Sterling isn't as cheap as he used to be in terms of paying some players, at least recently (e.g., Cat Mobley, Baron Davis, was going to shell out for Brand)

Roscoe Sheed wrote:Sterling isn't as cheap as he used to be in terms of paying some players, at least recently (e.g., Cat Mobley, Baron Davis, was going to shell out for Brand)

Don't forget that crappy contract with Timmy. Kaman got an extension as well.

San Diego had its chance with the Clippers in the early 80's. Attendance was horrible, thats why they moved here to LA. Now in sand diego even the Padres are having trouble as they are now trying to trade Jake Peavy and I also hear that the chargers might move to LA as it wants a new stadium and LA is planning on building one in the city of industry at the 57 and 60 freeways. San Diego would be terrible.

bbsee1 wrote:San Diego had its chance with the Clippers in the early 80's. Attendance was horrible, thats why they moved here to LA. Now in sand diego even the Padres are having trouble as they are now trying to trade Jake Peavy and I also hear that the chargers might move to LA as it wants a new stadium and LA is planning on building one in the city of industry at the 57 and 60 freeways. San Diego would be terrible.

I remember about a year ago I saw people with signs protesting against that.

I don't think San Diego has an NBA quality arena that could house a franchise. Anaheim has the Honda Center, but the Clippers have a long term lease at Staples and Sterling would probably need to sell the team to another owner willing to move the franchise.

I would hate to see the Clippers leave LA. Things aren't bad enough for the franchise for us to leave. If they were we would have heard about it by now.

bbsee1 wrote:San Diego had its chance with the Clippers in the early 80's. Attendance was horrible, thats why they moved here to LA. Now in sand diego even the Padres are having trouble as they are now trying to trade Jake Peavy and I also hear that the chargers might move to LA as it wants a new stadium and LA is planning on building one in the city of industry at the 57 and 60 freeways. San Diego would be terrible.

As a Clippers fan who moved from LA to SD 8 years ago, I would welcome the Clippers coming to San Diego! The early chance they got in the 80s was when Sterling bought them, and before the popularity of the NBA exploded in the mid-80s. Sterling had the motive to move them to LA the entire time, and did so even with the threat of a fine from the NBA. That wasn't really a fair chance in SD. As for the Padres, this season was already done before it even started because of poor management. Funny how they have a 10-game winning streak now and Jake Peavy isn't getting traded anymore. The Chargers aren't going anywhere anytime soon. Games are always sold out, the only issue is building a new stadium. With the economy as it is right now, it'd be a miracle if SD or LA or any other city in California could help pay for a new billion dollar stadium.

wushui wrote:Yea that's true I guess, but profit at what cost?

None- that's why they're profitable!!!

The Clippers don't need to move, Sterling needs to sell. Sterling moving to San Diego wouldn't change his colors.

Not San Diego.. but Anaheim is right there.

madmaxmedia wrote:

wushui wrote:Yea that's true I guess, but profit at what cost?

None- that's why they're profitable!!!

The Clippers don't need to move, Sterling needs to sell. Sterling moving to San Diego wouldn't change his colors.

Green font?

Yea Sterling probably won't change, but ownership might.

jflipclip wrote:Not San Diego.. but Anaheim is right there.

I wouldn't mind a move to the Honda Center, but obviously the Clippers won't be moving anytime soon.

I would love nothing more than to see the Clippers finally move to Anaheim. They would be a lot closer to San Diego than they are now, that's for sure.

The problem is that as long as Sterling owns the team, it won't happen. However, things could change. Sterling lives hard and he's 76. Not trying to be mean but I have to think that his health will take a decline sooner rather than later. Not wishing that he would die but at some point, dude is going to have to think hard about selling the team and enjoying his final days. Best way to do that is to get out from the cloud that is hovering over him. Paying for sex, being a drinker, being a racist, being a horrible owner...I could go on but it's going to take it's toll at some point.

I'm crossing my fingers that someone finally talks him into selling. And when he does, Stern would be wise to get Henry Samueli, owner of the Ducks and the Honda Center, to buy the team. There are only 5 years left on the Staples lease so if Sterling were to sell at some point, it would be easy to buy out the lease as he only pays 1.5 million per season on it.

Let's hope that Sterling comes to his senses and does the right thing. And if he were to pass away, let's hope that his wife and son do the right thing and sell the team to Samueli. Not only would it be good for the Clippers but it would keep a 3rd team from coming to the LA area. As long as the Clips and Lakers share Staples, you have Honda Center right there for a team like the Kings to come swoop in. That would hurt the Clippers as they would probably get the media rights and the Clips would be left scrapping for corporate and broadcast dollars. Move to Anaheim and that issue would be moot.

Trueblood wrote:I would love nothing more than to see the Clippers finally move to Anaheim. They would be a lot closer to San Diego than they are now, that's for sure.

The problem is that as long as Sterling owns the team, it won't happen. However, things could change. Sterling lives hard and he's 76. Not trying to be mean but I have to think that his health will take a decline sooner rather than later. Not wishing that he would die but at some point, dude is going to have to think hard about selling the team and enjoying his final days. Best way to do that is to get out from the cloud that is hovering over him. Paying for sex, being a drinker, being a racist, being a horrible owner...I could go on but it's going to take it's toll at some point.

I'm crossing my fingers that someone finally talks him into selling. And when he does, Stern would be wise to get Henry Samueli, owner of the Ducks and the Honda Center, to buy the team. There are only 5 years left on the Staples lease so if Sterling were to sell at some point, it would be easy to buy out the lease as he only pays 1.5 million per season on it.

Let's hope that Sterling comes to his senses and does the right thing. And if he were to pass away, let's hope that his wife and son do the right thing and sell the team to Samueli. Not only would it be good for the Clippers but it would keep a 3rd team from coming to the LA area. As long as the Clips and Lakers share Staples, you have Honda Center right there for a team like the Kings to come swoop in. That would hurt the Clippers as they would probably get the media rights and the Clips would be left scrapping for corporate and broadcast dollars. Move to Anaheim and that issue would be moot.

Well said. If a team like the Kings ends up coming down to the Honda Center, that could make the Clippers the third team in SoCal, giving the Clippers even less attendance and less fans.