
Which team was first to be created in Los Angeles, Lakers or Clippers
The Los Angeles Lakers was founded in 1946 as Detroit Gems and joined the NBA in 1948. The Los Angeles is the third franchise of this team. They first begun as the Detroit Gems from 1946-1947, then changed their name to Minneapolis Lakers from 1947-1960 and lastly as Los Angeles Lakers from 1960 until now.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Lakers
Same with the Lakers Los Angeles is also third to franchise the Clippers. The team begun in 1970 with the name Buffalo Braves until 1978, they then change to San Diego Clippers from 1978-1984 and then to Los Angeles Clippers from 1984 until now.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Clippers

