In 2014, Steve Ballmer paid a then-record $2 billion for the LA Clippers; more than a decade later, the team is now valued at $7.8 billion Oct 29, 2026 @ 8:19amBasketballNBALos Angeles ClippersAthlon SportsSteve Ballmer’s record $2 billion Clippers purchase has paid off on paper. Read moreIn 2014, Steve Ballmer paid a then-record $2 billion for the LA Clippers; more than a decade later, the team is now valued at $7.8 billion