It's fitting that the Suns are battling the Clippers in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs because the energy of Los Angeles' owner could power that giant star at the center of the solar system.
Steve Ballmer has brought an unmatched level of excitement to the Clippers since he became the owner of the franchise in 2014. Despite being worth more than $90 billion, the former Microsoft CEO can still find joy in the simple things, including basketball.
"He is the most enthusiastic person I've ever met," NBA commissioner Adam Silver told Bleacher Report in 2014. "I sat with him at a Clippers game before he bought the team, and he was bellowing so loud, people kept looking around, like, what's that noise emanating from my row, and it was Steve yelling and screaming with crazy enjoyment and enthusiasm."
From Clippers basketball to toilets and everything in between, here's a look back at Ballmer's most animated moments.
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Steve Ballmer's history of being excited about things
Steve Ballmer is excited about... Microsoft and developers.
Steve Ballmer is excited about... playing a "A Night at the Roxbury" character with Bill Gates.
Steve Ballmer is excited about... playing an "Austin Powers" character with Bill Gates.
Steve Ballmer is excited about... being the owner of the Clippers.
Steve Ballmer is excited about... Fergie.
Steve Ballmer is excited about... trampoline dunks.
Steve Ballmer is excited about... the Clippers acquiring Paul George and Kawhi Leonard.
Steve Ballmer is excited about... this Paul George 3-pointer.
Steve Ballmer is excited about... this Nicolas Batum 3-pointer.
And finally, Steve Ballmer is excited about... toilets!
