Key moments in Clippers franchise history since the 2009-10 season, when the team finished 29-53, fired coach Mike Dunleavy midseason and failed to make the playoffs. The Lakers, meanwhile, won their 16th championship.
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October 2009
No. 1 draft pick Blake Griffin breaks his kneecap during an exhibition game, an injury that would sideline him the entire season. Clippers miss playoffs for the fourth straight year.
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February 2011
Griffin becomes a viral sensation with spectacular dunks in his rookie season. He makes the All-Star team and wins the dunk contest by jumping over a car.