PHOTOS: Clippers unveil new logos
Bad news, Clippers fans.
The leaked logo that's been floating around is indeed the team's new trademark, as revealed by owner Steve Ballmer during Wednesday's taping of Conan O'Brien's late-night talk show.
Steve Ballmer unveiled the new Clippers logo on Conan. pic.twitter.com/V1K1IO77Bt
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) June 18, 2015
Are you ready for the next era of Clippers basketball? http://t.co/3yH08vma78
#GearUpLA pic.twitter.com/yRkHNi1AJ3
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) June 18, 2015
Cue the Microsoft jokes.
Ballmer explained to Conan that since buying the team last year in the wake of the infamous Donald Sterling scandal, he's been trying to separate his version of the Clippers from the often downtrodden franchise run by Sterling.
Ballmer has no doubt reinvigorated the Clippers with his hilarious exuberance and has brought a measure of pride and integrity to the club that could never have existed under Sterling, but this rebranding has to be seen as somewhat of a disappointment, as many L.A. fans would attest.
Well, other than Conan.
.@ConanOBrien was the first to receive his all-new Clippers gear. Your chance is coming up... stay tuned. #GearUpLA pic.twitter.com/UDBm2OSves
— Los Angeles Clippers (@LAClippers) June 18, 2015
As for what that new gear will look like, we once again regret to inform you that the rumors were true:
The new Clippers uniforms. pic.twitter.com/xGMFtDJpPX
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) June 18, 2015
Those uniforms, along with a new black alternate uni, will be officially unveiled on Thursday, according to ESPN. In addition, Ballmer, head coach and President of Basketball Operations Doc Rivers, and several former Clippers will be handing out shirts emblazoned with the new logo throughout Los Angeles on Thursday, as part of the team's #GearUpLA campaign.