The L.A. Clippers' new arena isn't gonna be a dump -- but you can certainly take one there -- 'cause Steve Ballmer is hyped up about all the toilets being installed at his team's new $2 billion facility.
Ballmer -- the former CEO of Microsoft -- took the podium at the construction site on Tuesday ... and let Clippers fans know that going to the bathroom won't be an issue at the team's new home in Inglewood.
"1,160 toilets and urinals!!" Ballmer told the crowd. "Three times the NBA average number of toilets and urinals. We do not want people waiting in line. We want them back to their damn seats at the end of the half, before the game."
Ballmer was clearly fired up about Intuit Dome, set to open in 2024 ... and so were his players, led by superstars Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and Russell Westbrook.
Owner Steve Ballmer, Paul George & Kawhi Leonard arrive to see the new Intuit Dome, the LA Clippers’ new $2+ billion Inglewood arena set to open in 2024 pic.twitter.com/ghsRLg2jkQ
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Of course, the Clippers currently share Crypto.com Arena -- formerly known as Staples Center -- with the Los Angeles Lakers ... but will move to Intuit Dome for the 2024-2025 season after more than 20 years.
The Clips have been playing in the same city as the Lakers since 1984 ... but the two teams have only been playing in the same arena since 1999.
The LA Clippers pose in front of the final beam of the Intuit Dome. Less than two years away. pic.twitter.com/vnTs1V5t7T
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Ballmer and his players -- dressed in construction vests and hard hats -- toured their new facility ... and were all smiles as they took team pics at the ceremony.
Steve -- one of the richest owners in sports -- has a history of sparing no expense when it comes to getting what he wants ... and it appears the Clippers' new home will be no different.