Adam Silver and the NBA made a huge statement on Friday when they handed now-disgraced Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling a fine of $2.5 million and a lifetime ban from the league for the alleged racist remarks he made in a recording released last week. The fact of the matter, however, is that the […] READ MORE
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Adam Silver, NBA Commissioner Bans Sterling for Life, Issues $2.5 Million Fine
Adam Silver, who took over for the retired David Stern in February, and has carried the title of “NBA commissioner” for all of an entire 88 days, undeniably passed his first big test on the job with flying colors Tuesday, taking swift, firm action against Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling just three days after […] READ MORE
Sterling, Racist; NBA Enables Him
Much has been said about Los Angeles Clippers owner, Donald Sterling, in the past few days so now seems like the perfect time to pile on…. Although Sterling is a racist (a character trait which is NOT illegal under the First Amendment in America), according to taped phone conversations leaked by TMZ on the weekend, […] READ MORE
Clippers Players Facing a Huge Challenge
It’s sad but it’s true: Since Donald Sterling’s racist comments were leaked, he has attracted the focus and attention of the whole basketball world. But whilst everyone is still in shock concerning the comments made by the the Clippers’ owner, the Los Angeles Clippers have a very tight first round match-up against the Warriors to negotiate. < As if playing […] READ MORE
Donald Sterling: Facepalm
Donald Sterling is rich. He’s crass. He’s old school. He’s into younger chicks. You can’t blame him for these things. It’s just what he is. There’s just one more thing that the man is. Racist. When you are young, parents and teachers ask you what you want to be when you grow up. An astronaut, […] READ MORE
Report: Clippers Owner Donald Sterling Makes Racist Comments
The Clippers have a problem, and its a big one. According to a recording made public by TMZ, Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling made a number of racist remarks about Lakers legend Magic Johnson. Sterling alledgedly made the comments to his girlfriend after she posted a picture of herself with Magic Johnson on instagram. […] READ MORE
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