<P> In what was supposed to be a counter-move , the Coliseum Commission , the management entity that managed the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena and Coliseum , had planned to build a new 18,700 - seat arena in the parking lot next to the Sports Arena that would have cost up to $94 million , that would have included 1,100 club seats , 84 luxury suites , and an on - site practice facility for the Clippers . However , those plans were scuttled once planning for Staples Center ( two miles directly up the street from the Sports Arena ) were taking place , and the Clippers decided to become a tenant at Staples . </P>
where did the clippers play before the staples center
Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena and Coliseum