When Steve Ballmer first bought the Clippers, he thought it might be worthwhile to change the team’s name. There’s a reason why our site, among others, engaged in speculation about new nicknames.
However, seven years after coming aboard, Ballmer has changed course. Ballmer told Bill Plaschke of the Los Angeles Times that he’s moved past that initial thought and wants to keep the Clippers name because of its history and all that the team — and fan base — has gone through and overcome.
“I thought about it, you’ve got to think about it,” Ballmer said about the changing the name.