Clippers blanket Los Angeles streets, landmarks with new logo (VIDEO)
It's a new era for Clipper Nation.
The day after eccentric owner Steve Ballmer unveiled the Clippers' new logo on 'Conan', and Funny or Die released a video Ballmer's other ideas for the re-branding, the franchise hit the streets, and landmarks, of Los Angeles with some new gear for the fans.
Stops included LAX, Union Station, Pink's, Universal Studios, Downtown Disney, Hollywood Blvd, the Sunset Strip, Auto Club Speedway, Beverly Hills and more.
Later in the day, the Clippers hit up Dana Point, Manhattan Beach and Commerce Casino.
First up, bright and early on Thursday morning, was a stop at the American Airlines gates at terminal 4 of LAX.
We're up early w/ @AmericanAir at LAX terminal 4. #GearUpLA is underway. pic.twitter.com/jf3vPrlrzV
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) June 18, 2015
Shirts on a plane: fans departing LAX on @AmericanAir will be flying in style. #GearUpLA pic.twitter.com/a7Tut0zuyE
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) June 18, 2015
Union Station was next, where Clippers President Gillian Zucker helped gear up early commuters.
Early morning commuters at Union Station are rockin' their all-new Clippers gear. #GearUpLA pic.twitter.com/ZmAmLmGFXl
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) June 18, 2015
The Clippers' street teams visited Stauffer Middle School in Downey and the campus of USC, as well as the offices of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti.
The students at Stauffer Middle School in Downey have something they want to tell you. #GearUpLA pic.twitter.com/QHzJd9pLsj
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) June 18, 2015
Special delivery for L.A. Mayor @ericgarcetti ? #GearUpLA pic.twitter.com/yuAMSpLrMB
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) June 18, 2015
We're on the campus of @USC_Athletics gearing up students and faculty. ✌ #FightOn #GearUpLA pic.twitter.com/U2lzHSkTh8
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) June 18, 2015
Stauffer Middle School students in Downey will be gearing up on their last day of school. #GearUpLA ? pic.twitter.com/CMIVIaQ12p
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) June 18, 2015
By now, folks are hungry, so Sprinkles Cupcakes near L.A. Live was the next stop, with a special appearance by Ballmer.
#SteveBallmer: 'No. 1 feedback I got from fans was change.' @LAClippers @RHaylock #GearUpLA #Clippers @FOXSports #nba pic.twitter.com/zaPSK5pYCP
— FOX Sports West (@FoxSportsWest) June 18, 2015
This is pretty sweet. #GearUpLA pic.twitter.com/MCqw0EQpjK
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) June 18, 2015
Someone showed up to @sprinklesdtla wearing the wrong team's gear, not to worry -- Steve's got him covered #GearUpLA pic.twitter.com/8FlxBv00x9
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) June 18, 2015
Current situation at @sprinklesdtla ❤️ #GearUpLA pic.twitter.com/Qw1VGhDmIV
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) June 18, 2015
No mention of famous L.A. locations would be complete without Roscoe's!
Chicken, waffles and all-new Clippers gear. #GearUpLA pic.twitter.com/3eFJTs7fS3
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) June 18, 2015
Former Clippers point guard Pooh Richardson, who played for the franchise from 1994-99 and was a four-year starter (1985-89) at UCLA, did his part at Universal Studios.
In Burbank, folks at Warner Bros. got a visit from some red shirts.
We've made our way to Warner Bros. where we're gearing up everyone in sight! #GearUpLA pic.twitter.com/5xVuMDRec7
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) June 18, 2015
The Clippers' Spirit Dance Team also get involved in Thursday's fun.
Mariah & Brooke are in downtown LA at Sprinkles Cupcakes! #GearUpLA (photo by @varonp) https://t.co/hbXNb3bqAK pic.twitter.com/RWHyD4NJGY
— Spirit Dance Team (@SpiritDanceTeam) June 18, 2015
Natalie & Kelsey attended the student rally at Stauffer Middle School in Downey! #GearUpLA https://t.co/I1Gl7Wg2Ti pic.twitter.com/1CQCb79lQy
— Spirit Dance Team (@SpiritDanceTeam) June 18, 2015
Amber & Kellie visited LAX this morning at 5am! Loving our new logo and costumes!? #GearUpLA https://t.co/20KK7MnG8M pic.twitter.com/E2bkKNAeht
— Spirit Dance Team (@SpiritDanceTeam) June 18, 2015
If you've watched television or movies in the last 30 years, chances are, you've seen the Santa Monica Pier appear more than once.
If you're near the Santa Monica Pier we've got all-new Clippers gear for you. #GearUpLA pic.twitter.com/chs3Esv8YW
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) June 18, 2015
Former Clipper @DarrickMartin15 showing off his passing skills at the Santa Monica Pier. #DroppinDimes #GearUpLA pic.twitter.com/yEyPrJJey1
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) June 18, 2015
We're still going strong at the Santa Monica Pier where fans of all ages are getting in on the fun. ? #GearUpLA pic.twitter.com/FTucFLQ1OS
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) June 18, 2015
The O.C. also got some Clippers love.
Huntington Beach is reppin' on the volleyball courts. #SquadGoals #GearUpLA pic.twitter.com/mDBlaRx5QA
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) June 18, 2015
We're gearing up Orange County and saying hi to our friends the @Angels ? #GearUpLA pic.twitter.com/K7sjgC766a
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) June 18, 2015
Pink's, a family-owned hot dog stand since 1939, got a visit from Clippers coach Doc Rivers.
It's go time at @pinkshotdogs where Doc, Ralph and former Clipper Jason Hart are on the scene. #GearUpLA pic.twitter.com/WxiPjQ6TuR
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) June 18, 2015
Doc Rivers was thrilled to see media at his @pinkshotdogs appearance @jillpainter @laclippers #GearUpLA https://t.co/85f55o8knq
— FOX Sports West (@FoxSportsWest) June 18, 2015
One last one from the South Bay.
Happy hour just got happier at the Hermosa Pier where we're gearing up Clippers fans! #GearUpLA pic.twitter.com/9o5fM0zMzb
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) June 19, 2015
