2016–17 Los Angeles Clippers season
The 2016–17 Los Angeles Clippers season was the 47th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association, their 39th season in Southern California, and their 33rd season in Los Angeles.
After 19 years, this was Paul Pierce's final season in the NBA, announcing his retirement after the season on September 26, 2016. He would retire as a Celtic on July 17, 2017, after signing a ceremonial contract with the Boston Celtics. On February 11, 2018, the Celtics retired Pierce's jersey. Pierce had played for the Celtics from 1998 to 2013.
The Clippers finished the regular season with a 51–31 record, securing the 4th seed. In the playoffs, they faced off against the Utah Jazz in the First Round, where they lost in seven games.
Following the season, Chris Paul was traded to the Houston Rockets for Patrick Beverley, Lou Williams, Sam Dekker, Montrezl Harrell, Darrun Hilliard, DeAndre Liggins, Kyle Wiltjer, a first round pick next year, and cash.
The Clippers would not make the playoffs again until 2019.Draft
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | Nationality | College |
| 1 | 25 | Brice Johnson | PF | United States | North Carolina |
| 2 | 33 | Cheick Diallo | PF/C | | Kansas |
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