Gary Chivichyan To Be Honored At Intuit Dome During Armenian Heritage Night

Armenian-American professional basketball player Gary Chivichyan will be honored at Intuit Dome, the home of the Los Angeles Clippers, on April 7, 2026 during Armenian Heritage Night, in front of 20,000 fans and a national television audience, with the tribute taking place right before the Clippers’ 7:30 PM PDT game against the Dallas Mavericks, recognizing his groundbreaking achievements as an Armenian in the NBA pipeline and a historic NBA run that includes multiple firsts for an Armenian in the NBA system.

Chivichyan made history as the first Armenian ever drafted in the NBA G League and the first Armenian nominated for an ESPN ESPYS award. He also spent the 2021 and 2022 seasons with the Agua Caliente Clippers, an affiliate with the LA Clippers.