Why does LA have 2 basketball teams?

***Manila-X*** · April 7th, 2006, 01:31 PM

I just curious why LA have 2 basketball teams on the NBA while other cities only have one?

godblessbotox · April 7th, 2006, 06:02 PM

because we kick ass...

but seriously new york has two sports teams for baseball and um... something else
i think it has something to do with our gloriously high population

***LosAngelesSportsFan*** · April 7th, 2006, 09:24 PM

its because LA is a huge city that can support both teams (Lakers sell out virtually every game and the clippers average close to 95% capacity) Also, LA is a hotbed of basketball and the LA area has more NBA players than anywhere.

LA has two teams, NYC has two teams (nets are in New Jersey, but its really the market that counts).

Fern~Fern* · April 8th, 2006, 06:37 AM

We have 3, don't forget about the LA Sparks.

***soup or man*** · April 8th, 2006, 07:26 AM

The same reason why NY has 2 baseball teams and 2 hockey teams. We are the 2 biggest sports markets in the US and we can afford 2 teams in the same sport.

Louman · April 8th, 2006, 07:42 AM

... two teams so if one fails to make the finals, you still have a team to root for (Clippers).

Fern~Fern* · April 8th, 2006, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Threehundred

The same reason why NY has 2 baseball teams and 2 hockey teams. We are the 2 biggest sports markets in the US and we can afford 2 teams in the same sport.

Would the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim California in the OC and Dodgers count as two LA Teams?????

archd1 · April 8th, 2006, 11:48 AM

Quote:

I just curious why LA have 2 basketball teams on the NBA while other cities only have one?

Overt commercialism!

***soup or man*** · April 8th, 2006, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ferneynism

Would the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim California in the OC and Dodgers count as two LA Teams?????

Yup..just how the Rams played in Anaheim but was called the LA Rams.

mongozx · April 8th, 2006, 08:28 PM

For those of you don't know they used to be the San Diego Clippers. But the owner, Donald Sterling (a real estate developer from LA) decided to move the team to his hometown in the early 80's because of lack of support from the SD fans and a declining sports arena.

It's aight though. They haven't done sh*t since!

samsonyuen · April 8th, 2006, 11:44 PM

LA and NY are both nearly/about double the third largest city, hence doubling up on the teams in all four leagues (except for NHL, which NY metro has three, and NFL, where LA went from 2-0).

***LosAngelesSportsFan*** · April 9th, 2006, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ferneynism

Would the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim California in the OC and Dodgers count as two LA Teams?????

Yes because its the same TV market, plus the Dodgers draw many fans from Anaheim and visa versa.

FROM LOS ANGELES · April 10th, 2006, 07:34 AM

Could it be that if LA lost 2 NFL teams we lose the 2 NBA teams and the 2 NBL teams? Hope that day never comes!

FROM LOS ANGELES · April 10th, 2006, 07:36 AM

The Lakers beat the Clippers 100-89 I think today. I didn't care who won because I like both teams.

Fern~Fern* · April 10th, 2006, 08:31 AM

^ Isn't ironic how Lakers need to win and Clippers don't really have to worry as much.

FROM LOS ANGELES · April 10th, 2006, 07:41 PM

Yeah, I guess.

squeemu · April 11th, 2006, 01:02 AM

The Lakers and Clippers spilt the series again this year, 2-2. I was hoping the Clippers would win the series since they haven't done that in a long time, but oh well. Getting to the playoffs was the first task for them this year. Next year they can focus on hopefully getting even better.

Imagine a season in which the Clippers and the Lakers are both very good teams. Not like this year when they are both decent, I'm talking both are in the top five of the league. The rivalry would be intense.

Jules · April 11th, 2006, 01:25 AM

Better question: Why are the Clippers doing well?

***soup or man*** · April 11th, 2006, 02:43 AM

The same reason why God allowed a team from Chicago win the World Series.

UrbanSophist · April 11th, 2006, 02:53 AM

You need one team to make fun of, and one team to be proud of.

April 7th, 2006, 01:31 PM	#1
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April 7th, 2006, 06:02 PM	#2
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April 8th, 2006, 06:37 AM	#4
Fern~Fern* Inquiry Within... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Currently residing in the good Ol' IE until something else arises from the horizon. Posts: 7,425 Likes (Received): 8	We have 3, don't forget about the LA Sparks. __________________ You're so FAKE that you should have two Facebook accounts, one for each face.... ~~By Fern to the Fern*

April 8th, 2006, 07:26 AM	#5
*soup or man* Diamondz... Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 3,387 Likes (Received): 36	The same reason why NY has 2 baseball teams and 2 hockey teams. We are the 2 biggest sports markets in the US and we can afford 2 teams in the same sport. __________________ My strap on my vibrator about to bust a rhyme no violator. I feel myself I'm a masturbator.

April 10th, 2006, 07:34 AM	#13
FROM LOS ANGELES skyscraper maniac Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pico Rivera [LA] Posts: 2,006 Likes (Received): 0	Could it be that if LA lost 2 NFL teams we lose the 2 NBA teams and the 2 NBL teams? Hope that day never comes! __________________ Time is a great teacher, but unfortunately it kills all its pupils

April 7th, 2006, 09:24 PM	#3
*LosAngelesSportsFan* Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,923 Likes (Received): 15	its because LA is a huge city that can support both teams (Lakers sell out virtually every game and the clippers average close to 95% capacity) Also, LA is a hotbed of basketball and the LA area has more NBA players than anywhere. LA has two teams, NYC has two teams (nets are in New Jersey, but its really the market that counts).

April 8th, 2006, 07:42 AM	#6
Louman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Manila / Los Angeles Posts: 796 Likes (Received): 0	... two teams so if one fails to make the finals, you still have a team to root for (Clippers).

April 8th, 2006, 08:28 PM	#10
mongozx Pipe Layer Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 785 Likes (Received): 7	For those of you don't know they used to be the San Diego Clippers. But the owner, Donald Sterling (a real estate developer from LA) decided to move the team to his hometown in the early 80's because of lack of support from the SD fans and a declining sports arena. It's aight though. They haven't done sh*t since!

April 8th, 2006, 11:44 PM	#11
samsonyuen SSLL Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Canary Wharf > CityPlace Posts: 8,534 Likes (Received): 0	LA and NY are both nearly/about double the third largest city, hence doubling up on the teams in all four leagues (except for NHL, which NY metro has three, and NFL, where LA went from 2-0).

April 10th, 2006, 07:36 AM	#14
FROM LOS ANGELES skyscraper maniac Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pico Rivera [LA] Posts: 2,006 Likes (Received): 0	The Lakers beat the Clippers 100-89 I think today. I didn't care who won because I like both teams. __________________ Time is a great teacher, but unfortunately it kills all its pupils

April 10th, 2006, 08:31 AM	#15
Fern~Fern* Inquiry Within... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Currently residing in the good Ol' IE until something else arises from the horizon. Posts: 7,425 Likes (Received): 8	^ Isn't ironic how Lakers need to win and Clippers don't really have to worry as much. __________________ You're so FAKE that you should have two Facebook accounts, one for each face.... ~~By Fern to the Fern*

April 10th, 2006, 07:41 PM	#16
FROM LOS ANGELES skyscraper maniac Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pico Rivera [LA] Posts: 2,006 Likes (Received): 0	Yeah, I guess. __________________ Time is a great teacher, but unfortunately it kills all its pupils

April 11th, 2006, 01:02 AM	#17
squeemu Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 156 Likes (Received): 0	The Lakers and Clippers spilt the series again this year, 2-2. I was hoping the Clippers would win the series since they haven't done that in a long time, but oh well. Getting to the playoffs was the first task for them this year. Next year they can focus on hopefully getting even better. Imagine a season in which the Clippers and the Lakers are both very good teams. Not like this year when they are both decent, I'm talking both are in the top five of the league. The rivalry would be intense.

April 11th, 2006, 01:25 AM	#18
Jules Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,564 Likes (Received): 1	Better question: Why are the Clippers doing well?

April 11th, 2006, 02:43 AM	#19
*soup or man* Diamondz... Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 3,387 Likes (Received): 36	The same reason why God allowed a team from Chicago win the World Series. __________________ My strap on my vibrator about to bust a rhyme no violator. I feel myself I'm a masturbator.

April 11th, 2006, 02:53 AM	#20
UrbanSophist Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Aberdeen, UK Posts: 2,874 Likes (Received): 0	You need one team to make fun of, and one team to be proud of. __________________ Chicago http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=381690 New York http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=378936 http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=378938

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