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Watch Steve Ballmer going bonkers as he holds a pep rally for the Los Angeles Clippers:

New Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, the former Microsoft CEO introduced himself to fans in an introductory pep rally at the Staples Center and he did not disappoint.

Ballmer, who is popularly known for his emotional speeches, was beyond excited. He started chants, professed his love for Los Angeles, gave the crowd his email address, and attempted to usher in a new era of Clippers basketball with overwhelming enthusiasm.

A fantastic, passionate speech was delivered at a near-scream for 13 minutes.

A look over how Apple products have evolved through the years:

Apple is known for its incredible product design, led by Jony Ive. But Apple's hardware has come a long way to the sleek minimalism it's known for today. Apple products used to be bulky, boxy devices that took up your entire desk.

For more than two decades, Apple Computer was predominantly a manufacturer of personal computers, but it faced rocky sales and low market share during the 1990s. With the introduction of the successful iPod music player in 2001 and iTunes Music Store in 2003, Apple established itself as a leader in the consumer electronics and media sales industries.

Some devices turned out to be duds. Now they make smartphones and tablets recognizable worldwide. Apple Inc's market cap is larger than that of Google and Microsoft combined.

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