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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2014 13:34:06 GMT -5
Donald Sterling received his punishment and it was pretty swift. Lifetime ban and 2.5 MILLION dollar fine. WOW...just wow. Thoughts from the sports fans?
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Post by Sleazyness on Apr 29, 2014 13:46:07 GMT -5
My thoughts is how will this affect the Clippers?
How are they going to force him to give up the Clippers?
Although they might be taking the Clippers from him, banning him, and fining him...He will still be a racist. /:
Good move for Adam Silver. Still not a big NBA fan, but I respect how they handled this situation.
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Post by sean™ on Apr 29, 2014 13:53:53 GMT -5
I'm just going to assume that was the maximum amount that Silver could fine him, as it really is a small amount compared to how much the Clippers are worth, let alone how much Sterling is worth.
If I'm not mistaken, and I'm sure more in-tuned Basketball fans can correct me on this, but doesn't the NBA have a Code of Conduct that expands to the owners and not just players? That, mixed with Silver's insertion that he has ever other owner in the league on his side, could be how they force him out.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2014 14:04:42 GMT -5
I'm just going to assume that was the maximum amount that Silver could fine him, as it really is a small amount compared to how much the Clippers are worth, let alone how much Sterling is worth. If I'm not mistaken, and I'm sure more in-tuned Basketball fans can correct me on this, but doesn't the NBA have a Code of Conduct that expands to the owners and not just players? That, mixed with Silver's insertion that he has ever other owner in the league on his side, could be how they force him out. This is sort of correct sir. Only thing is they cant MAKE him sell the team. What they can do is urge the NBA's Board of Govenors to put the screws to him and try to make him sell the team. I wonder how ugly that will get but as of right now that is all they can do. |
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Post by K Dot on Apr 29, 2014 14:08:16 GMT -5
Oh, it is the maximum, but even then 2.5 million dollars won't do anything to his bank account, that's for sure. And he'll also be a hell of lot richer once he sells his team.
But this is a huge win for the NBA and Adam Silver.
So many sponsors were pulling out and had Silver not taken the actions that he did today, there would've been a player revolution across the league, not just the Clippers. Silver did the right thing and he started off his reign as the commissioner on the right foot.
If Sterling fights this, it's going to get ugly and he's only going to look like a bigger bunghole than he already is.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2014 14:12:44 GMT -5
So many sponsors were pulling out and had Silver not taken the actions that he did today, there would've been a player revolution across the league, not just the Clippers. Silver did the right thing and he started off his reign as the commissioner on the right foot. Couldn't have said it better sir. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2014 15:53:53 GMT -5
Oh, it is the maximum, but even then 2.5 million dollars won't do anything to his bank account, that's for sure. And he'll also be a hell of lot richer once he sells his team. But this is a huge win for the NBA and Adam Silver. So many sponsors were pulling out and had Silver not taken the actions that he did today, there would've been a player revolution across the league, not just the Clippers. Silver did the right thing and he started off his reign as the commissioner on the right foot. If Sterling fights this, it's going to get ugly and he's only going to look like a bigger bunghole than he already is. If the conversation was taped without his knowledge things could get ugly VERY fast though. If they rule in favor it sets a dangerous precedence on how people obtain things like that and how they can use them within the guidelines of the law. |
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Post by King Silva on Apr 29, 2014 16:24:50 GMT -5
Great news imo. Take the team away from that bigot anyway possible! I'd LOVE for Magic Johnson to then buy the team.  |
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Post by Colter on Apr 29, 2014 16:35:05 GMT -5
Not surprised at all, really.
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Post by CMPUNKISGOOD on Apr 29, 2014 16:40:16 GMT -5
Just because he said the word black
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Post by Tim of thee on Apr 29, 2014 16:40:54 GMT -5
Move the team back to San Diego where they belong. Not sharing an arena with a team with 16 banners they need to hide with clippers wallpaper.
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Post by Word™ on Apr 29, 2014 16:47:33 GMT -5
I'd die to know what Jerry Jones says in privacy.. That's a movie waiting to be made.
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Post by CrossRhodes on Apr 29, 2014 16:59:08 GMT -5
Well Deserved, Good Riddance, All the best in hell...
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Post by sean™ on Apr 29, 2014 17:08:34 GMT -5
Just because he said the word black Exactly. I mean, it's not like he said that "black jews" are worth 50 percent less than "white jews". Or that his girlfriend can sleep with black people, just as long as she doesn't promote it or bring them to games. Or that he's been sued previously for housing discrimination for not allowing african americans, latin americans, or single mothers with children to live in his housing properties. Oh wait... |
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Post by CMPUNKISGOOD on Apr 29, 2014 17:16:35 GMT -5
Just because he said the word black Exactly. I mean, it's not like he said that "black jews" are worth 50 percent less than "white jews". Or that his girlfriend can sleep with black people, just as long as she doesn't promote it or bring them to games. Or that he's been sued previously for housing discrimination for not allowing african americans, latin americans, or single mothers with children to live in his housing properties. Oh wait... If he said the n word then it would make more since IMO |
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Post by johnnyb on Apr 29, 2014 17:24:19 GMT -5
Exactly. I mean, it's not like he said that "black jews" are worth 50 percent less than "white jews". Or that his girlfriend can sleep with black people, just as long as she doesn't promote it or bring them to games. Or that he's been sued previously for housing discrimination for not allowing african americans, latin americans, or single mothers with children to live in his housing properties. Oh wait... If he said the n word then it would make more since IMO No. |
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Post by Nivro™ on Apr 29, 2014 17:27:42 GMT -5
"I dont want you hanging out with black people" = Life Time ban, $2.5 Million dollar fine (NBA) "  you Ni**a, Imma break your neck" = 15yd Penalty, automatic First down (NFL) Yep, sound logical. |
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Post by facemeat on Apr 29, 2014 17:32:47 GMT -5
Exactly. I mean, it's not like he said that "black jews" are worth 50 percent less than "white jews". Or that his girlfriend can sleep with black people, just as long as she doesn't promote it or bring them to games. Or that he's been sued previously for housing discrimination for not allowing african americans, latin americans, or single mothers with children to live in his housing properties. Oh wait... If he said the n word then it would make more since IMO You're really not getting this...an offhanded slur (while still awful) would have been nowhere near as bad as the remarks he did make, because they indicate very deep seated racist sentiments. |
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Post by K Dot on Apr 29, 2014 18:42:07 GMT -5
"I dont want you hanging out with black people" = Life Time ban, $2.5 Million dollar fine (NBA) " you Ni**a, Imma break your neck" = 15yd Penalty, automatic First down (NFL) Yep, sound logical. Don't get the point you're trying to make. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2014 19:13:16 GMT -5
Exactly. I mean, it's not like he said that "black jews" are worth 50 percent less than "white jews". Or that his girlfriend can sleep with black people, just as long as she doesn't promote it or bring them to games. Or that he's been sued previously for housing discrimination for not allowing african americans, latin americans, or single mothers with children to live in his housing properties. Oh wait... If he said the n word then it would make more since IMO He made a lot of negative racial comments, but he didn't say the n word so its all cool amirite? |
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