The Los Angeles Clippers might have made waves by acquiring Kawhi Leonard and Paul George during the summer, they they have long-ranging plans to become their own entity in Southern California.
Despite some legal hurdles, the Clippers released plans on Thursday for a new state-of-the-art arena in Inglewood. According to the team’s press release, the hope is that the new complex will be completed in 2024.
“My goal is simple. I want the Clippers to have the best home in all of sports,” said Clippers Chairman Steve Ballmer, via the team’s official website. “What that means to me is an unparalleled environment for players, for fans, for sponsors and for the community of Inglewood. Our goal is to build a facility that re-sets fans’ expectations while having a transformative impact on the city we will call home.”
The Clippers’ current lease with the Staples Center ends in 2024. As such, this organization has no plans to continue sharing that arena with the Lakers.
Included in the press release are some renderings of the soon-to-be built arena. It looks absolutely amazing.
