<P> Hollywood celebrities are often present at Lakers games, while the most recognizable Clipper fan at times is superfan Clipper Darrell . "We do at times feel like the stepchild", said Jordan . "But at the same time, those guys have been highly successful . They have banners in their arena ." Citing the energy of Clippers fans, Bryant called away games against the Clippers at Staples his second favorite venue behind Madison Square Garden, the home of the New York Knicks . </P> <P> During exhibition games in December 2012 between the two teams, courtside seats with the Lakers as the designated home team were sold at $2,750, while the same seats at the Clippers home game days later went for $1,100 . Before the arrival of Griffin and Paul, both among the top players in the NBA, the Clippers would market their opponents' star players to improve ticket sales . As attractive as the Clippers were becoming, it was hard to overcome Los Angeles' affection for the Lakers that had spanned over 50 years . For the 2015--16 season, the Clippers will be charging more than the Lakers for their top courtside seats . The Clippers' top tickets will cost $2,840 each--which include food, parking, and admission to an exclusive Clippers hospitality room--while the Lakers' remained at $2,750 without food or parking . </P> <P> The Lakers and Clippers often play doubleheaders at Staples Center, having played back - to - back games on the same day almost 60 times as of 2012 . Most of the doubleheaders have occurred on a Saturday or Sunday, where afternoon games are common . Usually, since the Lakers are partially owned by Staples Center owner AEG, The Clippers will play at 12: 30 PST while the Lakers then play at 7; 30 PST . Separate admission is required for each game, with each team playing a different opponent . In between games, the court is reassembled with the respective home team's floor, which differ only in their paint scheme . Outside of Los Angeles, the last doubleheader in the NBA was in 1972 at Seattle Center Coliseum, when the Portland Trail Blazers played the Houston Rockets and the Seattle SuperSonics played the Philadelphia 76ers . </P> <P> The following players have played for both the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers: </P>

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