Clippers owner Donald Sterling has turned down the offer from former microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer in order to try and sue the NBA for $1,000,000,000. Sterling said earlier in an article that “The Team is not for Sale” and “from the onset, I did not want to sell the Los Angeles Clippers.” The lawsuit claims that the NBA violated the constitution by making a “illeagal” recording that including him making racist comments public. “I have decided that I must fight to protect my rights,” Sterling said. “While my position may not be popular, I believe that my rights to privacy and the preservation of my rights to due process should not be trampled. I love the team and have dedicated 33 years of my life to the organization. I intend to fight to keep the team.”
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DONALD STERLING BANNED FOR LIFE
Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling has been banned for life from any association with the NBA and fined 2.5 million dollars per a statement made earlier today by NBA commish Adam Silver because of racist comments he made.
Q&A 1/3
Q. Too harsh, Just right, or Needs more
A. I think it was just right. The only complaint I have is that in my opinion the fine should have been a little higher, like 3 million instead of 2.5.
Q&A 2/3
Q. What does this mean for the Clippers?
A. I think it’s either a huge motivating factor and they go all the way or it’s all they can think about and they lose in the first round.
Q&A 3/3
Q. Will Sterling return to the NBA?
A. This sounds like a stupid question because Sterling was banned for LIFE. It’s not. The last time an owner was banned for life he came back after 3 years. And to answer your question…NO I don’t think he will ever return to an NBA game.