Huffington Post says that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has announced that Donald Sterling has been fined 2.5 million dollars and banned from the NBA.
“Effective immediately, I am banning Mr. Sterling for life from any association with the Clippers organization or the NBA,” Silver said during a press conference in New York on Tuesday afternoon. “Mr. Sterling may not attend any NBA games or practices. He may not be present at any Clippers facility. He may not participate in any business or player personnel decisions.”
Silver also said he would try to force Sterling to sell the Clippers.
The $2.5M fine is the maximum allowed. If the commish could’ve fined him more, he would’ve.
The question now is whether Sterling agrees to sell, or whether he fights this in court for the next five years.
Being a not so subtle racist while owning an NBA franchise makes about as much sense as being a misogynistic Christian fundamentalist and owning an abortion clinic.
Pretty good chance you’re going to get found out…
CUT OFF A HAND
Sure would be nice to re-open those allegations of racially discriminating in his real estate dealings.
So what will it take for a player to be banned for life? We know racist remarks, selling and/or doing drugs and attempted murder will keep you bouncing an orange ball.