1981–82 San Diego Clippers season
Round Pick Player Position Nationality School/Club Team
1 8 Tom Chambers Forward United States Utah
3 54 Jim Smith Forward United States Ohio State
4 77 Lee Raker Guard United States Virginia
5 100 Dennis Isbell Forward United States Memphis State
6 123 Mike Pepper Guard United States North Carolina
7 146 Randy Johnson Guard United States Southern Colorado
8 168 Todd Haynes Forward United States Davidson
9 190 Art Jones Forward United States North Carolina State
10 210 Tony Gwynn Guard United States San Diego State
Draft picks
Main article : 1981 NBA draft
The 1981-82 NBA season was the Clippers' 12th season in the NBA and their fourth season in the city of San Diego. Donald Sterling took over control of the franchise during this season, beginning what would be a 33-year stewardship.