Purple Temple: Capacity code for Staples Center

In the heart of downtown Los Angeles, a giant building with an area of ​​950,000 square feet stands tall, with its exterior walls reaching 150 feet, like a temple of modern sports. This is the legendary home court of the Staples Center, the Los Angeles Lakers, and one of the most iconic stadiums in NBA history. The capacity of the

Steples Center is not fixed, but a "transformation space" carefully adjusted according to the type of activity. The Lakers can accommodate 18,997 spectators during home games; the Clippers have a little more in this game, reaching 19,060 people. When a concert or boxing match is held, the seat reorganization frees up more space, and the capacity jumps to 20,000 people.

This flexibility stems from its innovative architectural design. The arena is 94 feet wide and has a maximum length of 200 feet. The third-floor stands can obtain unobstructed views at any angle. When used as a basketball game, nearly 300 luxurious boxes are embedded in high places like jewelry, which not only meets high-end needs but also maximizes the use of space. On January 26, 2019, the news of Kobe's unfortunate death shocked the world. The Staples Center’s capacity faces unprecedented challenges as organizers prepare for the memorial service.

Since moving from the Great Western Forum Arena in 1999, Staples has become a symbol of the physicalization of the Lakers' spirit. Outside the stadium stands statues of legendary magicians Johnson and Jerry West, and huge portraits of Chamberlain, Jabbar and O'Neal can be seen three kilometers away. Here we witnessed the glory of the "OK combination" three consecutive championships, Kobe led the team to the top twice, and his rise again after the 2020 "bubble season". Today, this stadium with a capacity of about 19,000 people is accurately positioned, which has exceeded the limitations of physical space. It is the sports center of Los Angeles and a pilgrimage site for global basketball culture.