NBA Commissioner: Sterling Is Banned for Life, Fined 2.5 Million

[mota bhai 2,675]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is announcing today that L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling has been banned for life and being fined $2.5 million from the NBA after audio of his racist rant appeared online.

http://www.mediaite.com/online/nba-commissioner-sterling-is-banned-for-life-fined-2-5-million/

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is announcing today that L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling has been banned for life and being fined $2.5 million from the NBA after audio of his racist rant appeared online.

http://www.mediaite.com/online/nba-commissioner-sterling-is-banned-for-life-fined-2-5-million/

I'm waiting to see what's going to happen to the team. Think that's going down at 1400.

[luckytxn 2,263]

They essentially handed the team to his wife. I am guessing y'all didn't know there were actually 2 owners. Sorry Magic.

I'm waiting to see what's going to happen to the team. Think that's going down at 1400.

Edited April 29, 2014 by luckytxn

[one...two...tree 2,762]

They essentially handed the team to his wife. I am guessing y'all didn't know there were actually 2 owners. Sorry Magic.

Sweet justice. I don't think that guy has long to live anyway.

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

They essentially handed the team to his wife. I am guessing y'all didn't know there were actually 2 owners. Sorry Magic.

Let's see if V buys her own private island somewhere. BTW, I thought this was funny.

http://www.cnn.com/video/?/video/showbiz/2014/04/29/vo-sterling-girlfriend-stiviano-visor.ktla&hpt=hp_t2&from_homepage=yes&video_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F

[B_J 2,752]

Looks like they need a vote of 75% of the owners in order to force him to sell. I'm guessing the vote will be 100%

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

Looks like they need a vote of 75% of the owners in order to force him to sell. I'm guessing the vote will be 100%

Anyone who sides with him is going to get crucified.

[ready4ONE 5,400]

I completely agree that the guy is a first class royal douche, but I am sure that I completely agree with the NBA on this decision. I suppose though that his comments would impede the players performances and could destroy the fan base for the team as well. I think he should be the one to apologize and bow out.

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

I completely agree that the guy is a first class royal douche, but I am sure that I completely agree with the NBA on this decision. I suppose though that his comments would impede the players performances and could destroy the fan base for the team as well. I think he should be the one to apologize and bow out.

There's no way out for him on this one. It's not like a slip of the tongue with the N-word or even a misunderstanding. Given his previous history with black people and his comments, he's going to take the L.

[Danno 1,228]

I completely agree that the guy is a first class royal douche, but I am sure that I completely agree with the NBA on this decision. I suppose though that his comments would impede the players performances and could destroy the fan base for the team as well. I think he should be the one to apologize and bow out.

You don't touch the Holy Grail and then get to bow out.

Pound of flesh.... nothing less.

[JohnR! 5,495]

I completely agree that the guy is a first class royal douche, but I am sure that I completely agree with the NBA on this decision. I suppose though that his comments would impede the players performances and could destroy the fan base for the team as well. I think he should be the one to apologize and bow out.

I think so too. Left to his own devices would have been bad enough.

Edited April 29, 2014 by Gegel

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Once again I don't care.

NBA is just trying to save face.

Where was the outrage when he was discriminating against families when it came to housing. Like I said before real life tangible acts of institutionalized racism is what all of us (not just minority organizations) should be fighting against.

I don't follow the NBA much, I never heard about this guy. The lawsuits against him and his past ugliness was covered up. NBA is the one with mud on its face in my opinion. I read this slime bucket pos wouldn't cover the cost of cancer surgery for one of his coaches. The players ended up pitching in and covering the cost that insurance wouldn't.

Want to impress me? How about fans and players step up and speak out against the Redskins. Make them change their name. How about RG3 say he will not suit up. We have such a double standard in this country.

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

Once again I don't care.

NBA is just trying to save face.

Where was the outrage when he was discriminating against families when it came to housing. Like I said before real life tangible acts of institutionalized racism is what all of us (not just minority organizations) should be fighting against.

I don't follow the NBA much, I never heard about this guy. The lawsuits against him and his past ugliness was covered up. NBA is the one with mud on its face in my opinion. I read this slime bucket pos wouldn't cover the cost of cancer surgery for one of his coaches. The players ended up pitching in and covering the cost that insurance wouldn't.

Want to impress me? How about fans and players step up and speak out against the Redskins. Make them change their name. How about RG3 say he will not suit up. We have such a double standard in this country.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2044405-racism-in-sports-comes-in-many-forms-must-be-fought-with-gestures-big-and-small?utm_source=cnn.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=cnn-sports-bin&hpt=hp_bn15

What's the opinion of 40 million people matter much, anyway? That's about how many people think the Redskins should change their name. It's also, coincidentally, just about the exact number of black or African-American people in America, according to the U.S. Census. Weird.

Thought this might be up your alley.

[GandD 5,966]

I completely agree that the guy is a first class royal douche, but I am sure that I completely agree with the NBA on this decision. I suppose though that his comments would impede the players performances and could destroy the fan base for the team as well. I think he should be the one to apologize and bow out.

I was thinking the same thing. I'd feel better if there was a history of his racism affecting players treatment/salaries or something else. Maybe there is and I just don't know about it? I guess the NBA has the right to do whatever they want but he didn't aim it at anyone in the organization as I saw it.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

I completely agree that the guy is a first class royal douche, but I am sure that I completely agree with the NBA on this decision. I suppose though that his comments would impede the players performances and could destroy the fan base for the team as well. I think he should be the one to apologize and bow out.

I think the ban is good. It shows that the NBA won't tolerate the whims of the people who own the teams.