Steve Ballmer on Why Clippers New Arena Escapes Lakers' Shadow

[@goldenphoenix5945]

Shout out to Steve Ballmer for caring about the fans, the players, and the city. Glad to see someone in his position care so much about the details and experience and not make it only about being a business.

[@aquila519]

Steve Ballmer is one of the main reasons why I started to like the Clippers. It's nice to see an owner actually care about his franchise and show passion for it.

[@alovesupreme76]

he has jerry buss energy

[@Vitaliy_Tarasenko]

@@aquila519 Kawhi, PG and Westbrook are secondary reasons ?

[@aquila519]

@@Vitaliy_Tarasenko I was trying to imply there were multiple reasons by saying one of the main reasons. Those guys obviously factored in as well.

[@reeolajuwon]

@@alovesupreme76if you watched winning time he kinda sounds like the dude who voice acted jerry buss

[@leonangelarevalo2596]

I'm not a Clippers fan but I like Ballmer , the dude is so energetic, always optimistic...

[@gitpusher2400]

Steve Ballmer might be the most charismatic, down to earth, “I’m just here to have fun” rich person this planet has ever seen

[@mosephhh]

if only he used that persona towards his workers

[@OPGrimmz]

@@mosephhhthere’s always that one guy lmao , he’s hard on his workers and expects the best , oh wow the devil ! Lmao

[@Ayyeeeooo]

How many rich ppl you know ?

[@drmontano9414]

he aint giving you zilch bruh

[@idkanymore6634]

@@OPGrimmzclass traitor, you talking like you have billions of dollars and not checking your bank account when you get a mcchicken

[@andrewtelles6586]

I love that he actually listens to the players and prioritizes their needs

[@oP-bh9tg]

Steve seems like a stand up guy. The fact he's even thinking of the lower entry ticket holders says a lot about what kind of product he's supplying. Insightful dude

[@mitube4u]

He truly is. He was head of Microsoft during whole Red Ring of Death for the 360. And to fix the issues and replace customer's 360s that were affected was going to cost the company $1.5 Billion and he signed off on it. There's not a lot of companies that would do that back then and/or now.

[@williestyle35]

Yeah. "stand up". But if you aren't cheering hard enough he won't even allow you to be in his "standing room only" section... (8:24) lol. He is a billionaire, he cares about the fans only as much as they elevate his team and make him more money.

[@oP-bh9tg]

sucks to be the dumbass who went to the Clippers game, sat in the Clippers cheering section and decided not to be a fan. Steve sounds like a real problematic kind of guy for literally holding people accountable. Something not found in 2023 society. @@williestyle35

[@foca2002]

​@@williestyle35there's not anyway that the Clippers or even the Lakers would make a difference on his wealth.

[@williestyle35]

@@foca2002 that is true

[@TECHN0]

Insane stories from Ballmer

[@MrXxsleeprxx]

STEVE BALLMER IS BEEN A GREAT ADDITION TO THE NBA

[@d.supreme8592]

I like this guy. He’s like an excited kid 😂 I love to see people who are genuinely happy about life. I know he’s a billionaire but we can’t say this is who he is

[@chinqlinq89]

If you just heard of him you gotta watch the Clippers games. He goes to almost all of them and goes WILD. Cheers and yells until his whole head turns red its hilarious. 😂🤣 Just youtube Steve Ballmer highlights or something I'm sure there are compilation videos people have made lol

[@bcs1793]

It is really nice to see an owner invested like this. Not just financially, but knowing every detail up to whether locker rooms have space for long coats hangers because nba players tend to be flashy. Say whatever you want to say, but at least the guy is putting in the work and time.

[@mikelowry5798]

"when i bought the team i bought the team by myself" what a thing to say

[@danielt6689]

He also 'wrote' a $400 million check to buy the Forum (Lakers previous landmark home) just to remove any possible litigation delaying construction of the Intuit Dome.

[@chinqlinq89]

@@danielt6689 That's like Drake and Messi buying their neighbors out so they can expand their homes and have more privacy 🤣😂 Baller shit

[@rayray9776]

What's wrong with what he said? He did buy the team by himself without any majority investors

[@NatWhereYouAt]

Love this guy. Love his passion. His attention to detail and his energy. We all need more Ballmer in our life

[@icamarillo121]

Not even a Clippers fan, Lakers, but absolutely love these ideas and what's he's done w the clips is great to see an owner that actually cares

[@Sai4651]

The Clippers will always have a future because of their owner, Steve Ballmer is a fantastic owner. Fans don't care if they're team is always winning, they just want to know that their team is always trying to win. Ballmer is a true NBA fan, as long as he owns the Clippers, they'll always have something to look forward too.

[@alsmith646]

Pfffffff they ain't got shit

[@LaWdHaveMercy4]

Thanks for making the stadium dope Ballmer. Us Lakers fans pulling up deep 😂😂😂

[@Maxtrash69]

This was a great conversation to be apart of. He seems like an awesome guy

[@justcruzin17]

Never was a clippers fan… but Steve Ballmer is the best owner in sports. He’s not shy to try and put forth the best show for the fans and seems like a jovial guy who truly loves NBA basketball. Rooting for the team long term as some of these ideas will one day hopefully enhance the experience for every day Joe’s to enjoy the game.

[@almac9203]

It's good to have an owner that cares more about the fan experience than the money. Balmer is building the best stadium that money can buy.

[@Ashhong1]

Ballmer reminds me of John C Reillys portrayal of Jerry Buss in Winning Time. The irony 😂

[@blandman4084]

I just thought that

[@lukeesham2562]

First thing I thought of, he has the same voice of John C O'Reilly lol

[@quikeavalos7977]

Way nicer guy though

[@nestornunez1268]

Hahaha first thing I said just by listening to his voice

[@DoctahToboggan69]

Holy shit he DOES 😂

[@Shhh11.]

This is the start of something big for the NBA for sure. I love how he's taken inspiration from football stadiums around Europe because we all know the atmosphere is greater. Ive been to Nba games and football matches in Europe and its day and night. This will 100% be the start of something big for the Nba. Hopefully other teams follow his path as soon as possible

[@angelzflight]

Glad to know someone in the NBA still care for the fans

[@Sho_Ishto]

I’m a Laker fan but this is going to be fun to visit. Steve Ballmer is an awesome dude.

[@justindivirgilio8727]

This is my first time hearing Steve Ballmer’s voice when it wasn’t hoarse from yelling lol. This place definitely sounds like a great place to watch basketball.

[@Komo47]

As a Clippers fan, every since he bought the team I feel like the future is always bright. We might’ve underachieved in the past but I’ll always stay loyal to the soil.

[@danielt6689]

The Clippers underachieved because for 32 years they were controlled by the worst owner in the history of professional sports. Now, they have one of the best.

[@Krezing]

PAUL GEORGE BUILT THE ARENA....BRICK BY BRICK!!

[@StrategyNE]

🧱🧱🧱🧱

[@danielt6689]

ppg 29, fg 56%, 3pt 51% …and you think those bricks? 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@bluefe8545]

He laid the foundation back in 2020 playoffs …

[@kingwill1623]

@@danielt6689what stats are you referencing? Those are neither his career or current season stats.

[@plusmoore]

Aged like shit

[@ivanp2490]

As a Lakers fan I can appreciate Steve's effort to make it a pure basketball arena. At Crypto, it's hard for fans to be intimate since it's also a hockey arena so the fans aren'tas close to the action. Wish the Lakers would do more things with their fans in mind. Unfortunately they cater more towards the wealthy.

[@97NikeSb]

Well it was originally intended for the Kings. Lakers and clippers came along and that’s why they sign leases. King’s ownership owns crypto

[@johnsonsmithson45]

They had some mini renovations this summer for crypto but it was just building and upgrading suites smh 🤦‍♂️

[@splashnskillz37]

@@johnsonsmithson45 they gonna have more renovations, huge ones once intuit dome opens and the clippers are out

[@danielt6689]

@@splashnskillz37 Not going to happen. Since buying the franchise, the Clippers have doubled in value, gone 17th to 7th most valuable NBA franchise, 3rd best win-loss in NBA over the past decade (Lakers 25th). Went from losing 90% of games to the Lakers to beating them 84%, 11-0 over the past 3 years.

[@splashnskillz37]

@@danielt6689 crypt renovations woll happen, Clippers leaving to intuit dome open the oportunity and AEG announced they would renovate the arena, it has nothing to do with the Clippers track record, and despite all the stats you said they didn't win a chip so far while the lakers did by the way, but that's beside the point i was talking about

[@iancollagan19]

For the power and wealth that Ballmer possesses, he is remarkably humane and tapped into the human experience and seeking to elevate it. Genuine.

[@EpticityOG]

I’m a Lakers fan but I like Balmer and his energetic charisma, hearing him talk about the stadium was interesting

[@swatisquantum]

Steve Balmer is a legend… he truly cares …and every team wants an owner like this.

[@recoveringsam8675]

Douchebag rich person. Stop idolizing.

[@Phoenix-pm2qr]

Right?! Most owners use their team to earn more money. Steve is literally a super Fan with a "cap" turned off, and gets to create his wildest sports ownership fan dreams come true.

[@Andrewmehr_]

As a lakers fan im pretty conviced to go watch a game at the arena. Will be cool to see a state of the art stadium in LA

[@GpL_2000]

buddy doesnt get thats hes not welcome

[@thomassd12]

I’m so excited as a life-long Clipper fan the games in 2024 is going to be going crazy! Might have to get that season pass 😭

[@Dr_Jim57]

life long so since 2018 lmao

[@ChillandChart]

@@Dr_Jim57 lmaooooo

[@horriblehappenings1529]

Genius ideas! They really thought about how to make the experience even better.

[@chazbrown6523]

The ideas to make a Clipper game the total prime experience inside the dome are CRAZYYYYY!

[@Datboistrick]

He just surpassed mark Cuban as the greatest nba owner

[@thetitanofwallstreet7839]

Gotta get that chip first

[@rashakikizer9889]

🛑

[@kevkeisha]

Clippers are freaking lucky to have Ballmer as an owner! $116 Billion and seemingly cool!

[@fty-ys4ni]

That season pass idea sounds great. It might help remedy the insane resale prices for the games, but hopefully not hike up the initial sale prices.

[@harbinger794]

Paul saying he can’t wait for the new facility but bruh you might not be on the roster by then if you don’t get this chip 😂😂

[@christopherjackman101]

Deadass 😂

[@dxtremecaliber]

Prolly 213 is gonna be at least 1 season on the new facilities because they need to sell tickets

[@jaleelwilliams9209]

Lol he's not

[@KingxDae]

Aint even seen the building yet but the vision alone that bro just sold i cant wait to see the experience 💯👌🏾

[@Moyitaaa12]

Unless it's against the warriors, I wanna see success for the clippers, just because of this guy. He really oversaw every aspect of this arena, and designed it especially well for the fans. Looks like it will be a fun sporting experience. Can't wait to see the end result 🙏🏽

[@jonathanvaladez5916]

would be so great if kawhi and ph could finally have a healthy season together and they win a chip in their new arena

[@bassedi]

I think Steve Bowman just set the standards for fanfare for teams nobody never cared about the fans. I think the stadium is strictly for fans. Thank you Steve Ballmer

[@duffyy1]

He’s a great guy and an awesome owner. I’m a lakers fan and I respect the hell out of this guy.

[@Lou4O8]

Coming from a Warrior, I'm happy for your team's progression the past 11 years 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@andreafresca9869]

No way he just went all Bundesliga with the standing room only "wall", finally some culture in the NBA

[@jonpoon3896]

Haven’t had an owner like this since Jerry Buss first bought the Lakers. In terms of making going to the game an experience without taking attention away from the game

[@MrLathor]

You can see why this guy rose to the top of a massive successful company. Boundless positive energy and attention to detail for the product he is providing.

[@terreljones9427]

Def the engineering mind of Ballmer. Thinking about every edge case.

[@deroncuthbertson]

I'm a Lakers fan & I respect Steve Ballmer. He seems like he actually cares about the fans.

[@almac9203]

Yep, he obsesses about toilets and leg room for ordinary fans whereas other wealthy people only care about the luxury boxes and celebrity seating.

[@SiKuyaPaul]

Not a clippers fan but i wanna see the Clippers win a championship because the owner is a WINNER in life and so humble, i like him.

[@alsmith646]

Lol

[@Hawkgoulet]

Shout out Steve Balmer for taking risks for the benefit of the fan!

[@nelsoncalde89]

Funny part is that I used to hangout in that area on 102nd specifically where they are building the new clippers arena. Memories, oh man Inglewood has changed since the old days

[@commanderdanjos_]

I love the idea of safe standing at NBA games. It’ll really help with the atmosphere. 😊

[@3meeds275]

Season ticket holders to that place will get a treat!!👏🏼

[@KJ33]

Season pass* 😂

[@3meeds275]

@@KJ33 we call it Season Ticket in Europe

[@KJ33]

@@3meeds275 no it's season tickets here bro! Ballmer is just doing something similar but different and calling it a season pass. Was just being funny wasnt actually trying to correct you or anything 🤣🙏

[@Ballwithrich]

Remember... only at Clipper games do you need a seat buzzer to stand up and cheer for the team

[@chrisprova2558]

Ur a laker fan Forsure lmao

[@Adam-tw8yd]

​@@chrisprova2558being a clipper fan from LA is WEIRD

[@Bryanmelin_]

​@Adam-tw8yd being a clipper hater in LA is weird As fuck 0 championship n you hating 😂

[@emptyplatesbkk]

crazy when u think PG won't even be there for the opening of the Arena!

[@THELOF1]

Man, what a great owner. Anyone playing for him would be lucky to work for someone like him. Wish the Clips continued success.

[@rollingchilling]

such passionate owner deserves the fans respect, and championships

[@2pacsnosering]

Clippers might break the curse finally after these new moves

[@MultiBluedog123]

Can’t see it, they had their chances and unfortunately the future is not bright with aging/injured stars and little draft capital if any at all.

[@danielt6689]

@@MultiBluedog123 What about the Lakers? In the 60s and 70s the Lakers were known for choking, not championships. They went 0-8 in the finals before finally winning their first championship in LA. Ownership has everything to do with winning. Every Laker championship in the last 65 years except for 2 was because of Jerry Buss. Clippers had Donald Sterling, the worst owner in professional sports, for over 30 years. Now, they have arguably the best.

[@MultiBluedog123]

@@danielt6689 not saying they’ll never win one, just not happening in the next few seasons. I could have elaborated better.

[@jefftomasello3258]

The Clippers have never been to the finals, The Lakers have been to almost half of all NBA Finals.@@danielt6689

[@lumaseed6490]

I hope this season pass idea makes other arenas open up to that idea

[@Shhh11.]

This is revolutionary lmao why is nobody talking about it? Salute to Steve Ballmer

[@thesolomind]

I wish the Oakland A’s owner was this happy about his team

[@BenR99]

Now the 7 clip fans have a home let’s go

[@kendalekyle7527]

One of the coolest owners in the league Balmer would like to meet him excellent job🔥🔥🔥.

[@roycerubite5991]

I really love this man...I hope someday this is my boss.... Love from Philippines...❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@nashjumps]

That arena is going to be so cool. Wow

[@Ἀλκαῖος-ο5μ]

No wonder Steve succeeded..practical and simple but visualizes great results😊lucky clipper nation😊

[@drj9506]

This is going to be the best arena in LA

[@hussainkhan7602]

Gotta get Russ on here bro

[@Ashhong1]

Wasn’t this the final episode of the season?

[@stephenmcallister2169]

the season pass idea is brilliant. all sports/teams need to do this.

[@MIlezAwayTV]

The Forum belongs to the Clippers now?? That’s lowkey wild

[@dr.boolin8296]

It’s hilarious bc they’ll never be loved in LA

[@Adam-tw8yd]

Fr

[@haydotzero3372]

@@dr.boolin8296who told you so?

[@dr.boolin8296]

@@haydotzero3372 all of LA

[@jand1144]

The energy Steve's gives off is amazing ,You have an A++ Owner clippers Fans

[@OFFTHEZENZU]

STEVE BALLMER 2024

[@dopeconcepts1607]

I root for Balmer. He's doing everything in his power to do things authentically right. Solid human and can't help but root for anything this guy touches.

[@Dr_Jim57]

I would never root for a billionaire

[@UNSCconnor]

@@Dr_Jim57 Spoken like a true broke/jealous person

[@danielt6689]

@@UNSCconnor true, true

[@bradm4493]

Oh. My. God. I have been asking for the packers to do something like the season pass for YEARS.

[@1ceflava]

This will be incredible

[@herokayyy8013]

I think the stadium made me a Clippers fan

[@willyreceda6335]

I am liking Ballmer, maybe I will become a Clippers fan...

[@erikmhartley]

Dude legit has a podcast/radio voice lol

[@aleccastle]

if you close your eyes, he sounds like john c reilly

[@MiNoGanG]

My thoughts exactly

[@someguy2690]

Long time die hard Clippers and Chargers fan... PLEASE STEVE BALLMER BUY THE CHARGERS!!!!PLEASE!!!

[@mars3676]

This podcast is really elite

[@mathuehodge312]

Love this guy!!! I hope u get to meet him

[@ITrendzI]

I love the wall idea! As a laker fan I’m jealous. Taking a page out of soccer and college basketball for building atmosphere

[@kingcorey8438]

Now the Lakers have to build a better Arena in Inglewood or Downtown now. No way they can allow the Clippers to have a better venue than them. The Champs of L.A.

[@SNACKTRUCKtv]

Balmer might have the best vision as a basketball team owner of all time 🙌 this man gets it

[@LuckyStrike94_]

That season pass idea is fire

[@yungassassin6990]

Stupid just another way of them bringing in sells an you people buy into it lmao season tickets now changed to season pass an it's fiiire lmao😂

[@HiddenWen]

Steve is absolutely one of the coolest owners in the NBA. He's probably the richest by far, and yet he's down to earth and being incredibly accessible to the players and fans.

[@guwop93]

that a be so dope if the clippers win the championship than receive they rings opening night at they new arena

[@t1234-q5z]

damn that sounds like a good stadium

[@mattreedah]

Good job Ballmer. I’m an Utah Jazz fan and we have a basketball-only arena and it really does matter having it designed that way.

[@markbanks7960]

Steve Ballmer, the BIG homie 🫡

[@k-lawn]

Lakers fan here and I respect the fuck out of Ballmer. Such a great owner.

[@teng029]

Escaping the Lakers' shadow while staying in Los Angeles is never going to happen. But good luck with the new arena. At the very least, the two teams finally have their own home courts.

[@haydotzero3372]

Y’all really act like the lakers is everything.

[@Ktaurus26]

@@haydotzero3372in LA they are. Doesn’t take rocket science to figure that out

[@dannyandino6002]

As a Heat Fan I’m looking forward to hearing very loud Let’s Go Heat Chants in that Beautiful Brand New Arena hopefully we can take over that place too The Lakers Should take notes and eventually build an New Arena Similar to the Clippers in Santa Monica

[@mustchow3771]

Playing in LA, the Clippers will forever be in the lakers shadow

[@carlosmorales1018]

No one cares about the fakers

[@mustchow3771]

@@carlosmorales1018 keep smoking that copium lol.. you’re just wrong so it’s not even a good troll

[@Adam-tw8yd]

​@@carlosmorales1018La bleeds purple and gold u lame

[@danielt6689]

LOL… it may be so. But, back in the 80s, I remember corporate behemoth IBM once saying the same thing about a tiny - 30 people - company run by two wiz kids - Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer. IBM controlled 70% of the computer market. That fledgling company… Microsoft. Some people - mustchow3771 - only look at the past to predict the future.

[@Bryanmelin_]

Laker fans are so fucking corny when it comes too the clipper\lakers rivalry clippers always give the Lakers that fucking work in the season. And the best shit they can come up with is how many championships they won 😂

[@georgeweston9433]

Steve is for the people

[@Yourdaddy-d2o]

This man pulled a real life, Bruce Wayne

[@Phoenix-pm2qr]

So many owners in sport's, football, basketball, or baseball, use their team as a way to make money - however Steve is one of the few owners who does this for the love of the game first. Others include Mark Cuban - Mavs and Dan Gilbert - Cavs.

[@LA-84-FM]

Gonna sound weird but I grew up liking Microsoft. Some of my most fun childhood experiences are from playing games on the computer. It’s soo cool Steve Balmer owns a team lol

[@jasonbecke]

Laker fans gonna love that arena for sure

[@tobiaslimberis9798]

I think the best way to escape the shadow of the Los Angeles Lakers is to relocate to Seattle

[@Chromedesu444]

I think San Diego would be perfect since they want to make teams again Seattle and Las Vegas

[@igiveyouthefacts]

You guys aren’t realizing that LA is the second biggest market in the NBA which is why there will always be 2 teams in that city. Even if the Clippers were to relocate then NBA would just put another team in LA so that’s why it’s pointless for them to leave.

[@BlockHarvest]

@@Chromedesu444and Kawhi went to San died I state so it would be a smooth transition for him.

[@GOATLAVISH777]

Yeah that makes sense considering they just built a whole damn arena doesn’t it

[@steveb1008]

Faker fans are just pissed they have to play in the shadow of the LA Kings hockey Cryto dome. Not to mention Jenny Buss is a crappy owner and Anthony Davis is half man, half season kind of guy he gets hurt more than Kwahi Leonard.

[@SoothinglyUnbenounced]

Respect to this man for owning a modern day Colosseum.

[@SRTRICOO]

Isiah Thomas (Celtics) interview is needed