Steve Ballmer gave $10mn to restore LA courts; 350 projects completed 4 years later
Steve Ballmer and his wife Connie have completed a $10 million project to renovate 350 public basketball courts across Los Angeles. The initiative aims to increase sports accessibility and support youth development.
Why it matters
This represents a significant philanthropic effort in urban infrastructure, providing community resources that serve both recreational and emergency needs.
In 2018, Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and his wife, Connie Ballmer, gave $10 million to renovate public basketball courts across Los Angeles. Four years later, the project reached its goal, with 350 courts refurbished across the city. The final renovated court was unveiled on June 28, 2022, at the Michelle and Barack Obama Sports Center in Los Angeles. Ballmer attended the event with then-Mayor Eric Garcetti, marking the completion of the Clippers Community Courts project.The Clippers had partnered with the Los Angeles Parks Foundation to renovate the courts.
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