Ok #indy - here is the latest...The NBA has banned racist L.A. Clippers owner DONALD STERLING . . . FOR LIFE . . . just three days after the audio tapes of him saying all kinds of bigoted garbage to his girlfriend leaked online. In a press conference yesterday, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league had confirmed that the voice on the tapes IS Sterling . . . and stated that the comments he made were, quote, deeply offensive and harmful. He added, quote, Effective immediately, I am banning Mr. Sterling, for LIFE, from any association with the Clippers organization 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 player personnel decisions involving the team. He will also be barred from attending NBA [owner] meetings, or participating in any other league activity. Silver also announced that hes fining Sterling $2.5 million . . . the maximum amount allowed under the NBA Constitution. That money will be donated to organizations dedicated to anti-discrimination efforts. But Silver doesnt have the authority to revoke Sterlings ownership of the team. Only a three-fourths vote by the other owners can do that. Thats 23 of the other 29 owners. Silver said hes personally urging the owners to, quote, exercise their authority to force a sale of the team. He added, quote, And [Ill] do anything in my power to ensure that that happens. Sterling hasnt commented himself, but BEFORE Silvers press conference, he reportedly told Jim Gray of Fox News that he has NO intention of selling the team. Gray says Sterling told him, The team is NOT for sale. I will NOT be selling the team.
Posted on: Wed, 30 Apr 2014 11:55:00 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015