There's no beating the Los Angeles Lakers when it comes to size of fan base. But Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is doing his part to challenge the hierarchy in LA – and he's doing it with kindness and generosity.
Ballmer has spearheaded an amazing project wherein he's bankrolled the refurbishment of 350 basketball courts all across Los Angeles. While he was vocal that he hoped it would turn a few folks to Clippers fans, Ballmer emphasized that the project at its core is to make a positive impact in the lives of youth in the area.
Steve Ballmer and the Clippers have refurbished 350 courts across the city of Los Angeles, per Mayor Eric Garcetti
Hundreds of indoor and outdoor parks across the city received new floors, asphalt, hoops, backboards, and new scoreboards.
Respect ✊🏽 pic.twitter.com/a6yixpUbWn
— Top Ball Coverage (@TopBallCoverage) June 29, 2022
Via ClutchPoints' Clippers reporter Tomer Azarly:
“Obviously, it's nice to have our logo at center court. In the outdoor, it's nice to have them on the backboard. That's great. If we get some fans, super. If it just helps positively impact kids’ lives, that’s really what it’s about. But hey, if we get a few fans out of it, I’m good with that too. One fan at a time. We're cracking 'em, we're scratching, we're clawing. We’re here to win championships, excite fans, and help kids,” said the Clippers owner.
“If we get some fans, super. If it just helps positively impact kids’ lives, that’s really what it’s about. But hey, if we get a few fans out of it, I’m good with that too… We’re here to win championships, excite fans, and help kids.”
Steve Ballmer on the community courts pic.twitter.com/BJ2VKcWOLi
— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) June 29, 2022
Basketball court No. 350 of 350 renovated in Los Angeles by Steve and Connie Ballmer: The Michelle and Barack Obama Sports Center.
Ballmer and the Clippers started this program in 2018, and renovation of the 350th community court in the city of LA is now complete. pic.twitter.com/4jw4JBsNOH
— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) June 28, 2022
Steve Ballmer has been a godsend for the Clippers organization, opening up his hefty bank account not just for locking in players for the roster. He's also doing his darnest to help the community and have fun while doing it.
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