I haven t won the championship once in 54 years, and I have even entered the Western Conference Finals once. I m not lucky.

On June 26, in the long history of the NBA, the Los Angeles Clippers are undoubtedly a team full of tragic colors. Since its founding in 1970, this team has gone through 54 years, but it has never been a winner. What is even more sad is that during these long years, they have only entered the Western Conference Finals once, and such a report card is really unsatisfactory. The fate of the Clippers seemed to be cursed, and they always failed at critical moments, which made people sigh: I was not lucky! The predecessor of the Clippers was the Buffalo Braves and joined the NBA in 1970. In the first few years, the team did not perform well. In 1978, the team moved to San Diego and was renamed the Clippers. However, this relocation did not bring good luck to the team, and they still play the role of a bottom in the league. In 1984, the Clippers moved again, and this time they came to Los Angeles and became Lakers' city rivals. However, compared with the Lakers' brilliant history, the Clippers' presence has always been low.

In the history of the Clippers, they have had some talented players, such as Bob McCardou, Danny Manning, Elton Brand, etc. However, none of these players led the team to a breakthrough. Until 2011, the Clippers ushered in a turning point. That year, they got Chris Paul through a trade, the arrival of the league's top point guard completely changed the team's fate. Paul formed the terrifying "Air Connection City", with Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan, and the Clippers became the Western Conference powerhouse.

However, fate always seems to be teasing the Clippers. Although they have a luxurious lineup every year, they always encounter various surprises in the playoffs. In the 2015 Western Conference Semi-Finals, the Clippers were reversed by the Rockets while leading 3-1, becoming another team in NBA history to be nailed to the pillar of shame. In 2016, Paul and Griffin were injured one after another, and the Clippers were once again stopped in the first round. In 2017, Griffin was injured in the playoffs and the Clippers returned in a miserable way. In 2020, the Clippers ushered in new hope. They signed Kawhi Leonard and Paul George to form a luxurious two-star lineup. However, in the Western Conference semi-finals, the Clippers were reversed by the Nuggets again with a 3-1 lead, becoming the first team in NBA history to be reversed 3-1 multiple times in the playoffs. In 2021, the Clippers finally broke the curse of the Western Conference Finals and entered the Western Conference Finals for the first time in history. However, Leonard's injury shattered their dreams again and eventually lost to the Suns. The tragedy of the Clippers is not only reflected in the playoffs defeats, but also often encounters various bizarre injuries. Core players such as Griffin, Paul, and Leonard all fell at critical moments, which put the team's efforts in vain. In addition, the Clippers' management often makes confusing operations, such as trading Tobias Harris and letting Montrez Harrell out, all of which have affected the team's strength.

Although the Clippers have never been able to win the championship, they still have a group of loyal fans. These fans have witnessed the ups and downs of the team and have always been with them. The Clippers players have never given up, and they work hard for the championship every year. Perhaps, it is this spirit of never giving up that makes the Clippers' story even more touching.

Now, the Clippers are still on the way to the championship. The combination of Leonard and George is still one of the most threatening duos in the league, and the team's management is constantly strengthening the roster. Perhaps, in the near future, the Clippers can break the curse and hold the O'Brien Cup. After all, fate always favors those who persevere.

Looking back on the 54-year history of the Clippers, we see a team full of tragic but admirable. They have experienced countless failures, but have never given up their desire for victory. Perhaps it is this spirit that makes the Clippers' story one of the most unique chapters in NBA history. Regardless of the future, the Clippers have proven that they are a respectable team.