Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Sterling Banned for Life


NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced today (4.29.14) that Clippers owner Donald Sterling will be suspended for life and fined $2.5 million in response to the racist remarks he allegedly made in a recorded audio clip.




“The hateful opinions voiced by that man are those of Mr. Sterling. The views expressed by Mr. Sterling are deeply offensive and harmful. That they came from an NBA owner only heightens the damage and my personal outrage,” Silver said. “I am banning Mr. Sterling for life from any association with the Clippers association or the NBA. Mr. Sterling may not attend any NBA games or practices, he may not be present at any Clippers facility, and he may not participate in any business or decisions involving the team.”
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2014/04/29/nba-to-discuss-investigation-into-sterling/




A suspension and fine were expected but a lifetime ban comes as a bit of a surprise.  Already on twitter an explosion of tweets from fans, athletes, and owners has shown satisfaction with Adam Silver's announcement.






There is no doubt that Donald Sterling's punishments are warranted but don't expect him to go down without a fight.  This man has a history of going into the courtroom and fighting tooth and nail for his personal causes. I don't expect this going away anytime soon.

 For the present this helps the NBA and its players.  Now the NBA doesn't have to worry about protests and lost revenue at the Clippers V. Warriors game tonight, the NBA's image has been given a boost by its swift and stern action from Commissioner Silver, and a burden has been lifted off of the players.

 Expect a HUGE game tonight from the Clippers tonight.  

 I will end this blog with a little out of the box thought.  Does anyone else out there think that this will be used to get a team back in Seattle? 

 #SeattleClippers


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