Ballmer donation revitalizes Los Angeles basketball courts
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In 2018, Steve and Connie Ballmer, owners of the Los Angeles Clippers, donated $10 million to restore public basketball courts throughout Los Angeles. Four years later, the project finished renovations on 350 courts across the city, with the final court unveiled at the Michelle and Barack Obama Sports Center.
The Ballmers partnered with the Los Angeles Parks Foundation to complete the work, expanding the initial plan to cover courts citywide.
The project aimed to increase access to basketball for Los Angeles residents, with nearly 98% of the city’s almost 4 million people now living within two miles of a renovated court. Beyond sports, the refurbished courts provided community services during the Covid-19 pandemic, functioning as shelters, childcare facilities, and learning centers.
Ballmer also expressed hope the courts would support youth sports as Los Angeles prepares to host the 2028 Summer Olympics, and stated his desire to positively influence young people in the city.
