Tuesday, April 29, 2014
NBA bans Donald Sterling for life, fines him $2.5 million for racial comments
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Just
3 days after racist comments made by L.A Clippers owner Donald
Sterling was made public by TMZ, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver
announced the league has banned the now former owner for life and
fined him $2.5 million. For now, from all indications, Clippers
President Andy Roeser will see to the day-to-day running of the club.
The commission made the announcement just hours before the Clippers
were up for their 5th
game in the ongoing playoffs.
The
lifetime ban will prohibit Sterling from attending games or
practices, stepping foot inside any Clippers' facility, taking part
in business or personal decision, or having a role in league
activities such as attending NBA Board of Governors meetings.
In
his statement, Silver reinstated that he will do “everything in his
power” to compel the NBA Board of Governors to “force a sale”
of the Clippers. Silver said “ I fully expect” to get the needed
three-quarters of league's owners-meaning at least 23-to back the
move.
"This
has been a painful moment for all members of the NBA family,"
Silver said.
Sliver
said he didn't poll the owners, but did speak to several who he said
supports the decision.
"The
owners have the authority subject to three-quarters vote, to remove
him as owner," Silver said.
According
to Forbes Magazine, the team is currently worth a whopping $575
million. Sterling stands to gain a lot as he bought the team at $12
million in 1981
Here's a link for the official statement: USATODAY
Here's a link for the official statement: USATODAY
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