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Apr 29, 2014 2:09 PM
What if 3/4 of the owners don't vote sterling out? Then what?
Apr 29, 2014 2:09pm
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Apr 29, 2014 2:10 PM
thavoice;1610589 wrote: I do believe of what you are saying though that she is a malipulative twunt who set him up.
That's an issue that people sometimes struggle with on these types of discussions, that there has to be a good guy and a bad guy. She's a kept woman which is another name for whore, and he's a racist slumlord. No white hats to be found.
Apr 29, 2014 2:10pm
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Apr 29, 2014 2:11 PM
SportsAndLady;1610600 wrote:What if 3/4 of the owners don't vote sterling out? Then what?

25 teams worth of guys turning their shirts inside out obvs racist owners
Apr 29, 2014 2:11pm
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Apr 29, 2014 2:11 PM
@WojYahooNBA: Several groups with desire to purchase Clippers are already stepping forward, with a bidding war expected to exceed $1 billion for Clippers.
Apr 29, 2014 2:11pm
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Apr 29, 2014 2:11 PM
SportsAndLady;1610600 wrote:What if 3/4 of the owners don't vote sterling out? Then what?
Good question.

But then the onus falls onto the owners and it will get out who voted what, and those guys could see blowback as well.
Apr 29, 2014 2:11pm
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Apr 29, 2014 2:12 PM
Love it. Your move Sterling!
Apr 29, 2014 2:12pm
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Apr 29, 2014 2:12 PM
Lol...Sterling bought them for $12....he'll get over a billion for them? Tough to say hes out anything, especially since he hates having negros in his house.
Apr 29, 2014 2:12pm
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Apr 29, 2014 2:12 PM
reclegend22;1610596 wrote:LOL why wasn't Sterling banned for life after comparing African Americans to vermin 15 years ago? This was a power move to appease the proverbial lynch mob and nothing more.
He should have been, does the fact he wasn't earn him a lifetime pass?
Apr 29, 2014 2:12pm
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Apr 29, 2014 2:13 PM
It's kind of funny that sterling will be a billion dollars richer soon, and that's supposed to be his punishment lol
Apr 29, 2014 2:13pm
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Apr 29, 2014 2:14 PM
@ArashMarkazi: Sterling confirmed to Silver that was his voice on the tapes. He did not convey any remorse or any other feelings.

In case people still want to doubt it was him.
Apr 29, 2014 2:14pm
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Apr 29, 2014 2:14 PM
SportsAndLady;1610600 wrote:What if 3/4 of the owners don't vote sterling out? Then what?
Then he can have all the downside of owning the team with none of the benefits (like even being able to go to a game).
Apr 29, 2014 2:14pm
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Apr 29, 2014 2:14 PM
I thought fines were for law breakers ?? We can now fine people for (racist) remarks they make. Wow, what a slippery slope we are on ...... I wonder what derogatory comments about progressives will bring -- $10 million ??
Apr 29, 2014 2:14pm
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Apr 29, 2014 2:14 PM
queencitybuckeye;1610607 wrote:He should have been, does the fact he wasn't earn him a lifetime pass?
I think what rec meant is why not do this 15 years ago?

The answer is obviously because the black voice wasn't as loud back then as it is now.
Apr 29, 2014 2:14pm
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Apr 29, 2014 2:15 PM
SportsAndLady;1610608 wrote:It's kind of funny that sterling will be a billion dollars richer soon, and that's supposed to be his punishment lol
His ego is taking a hit, which is worse for an 80+ year old man who is already FU rich.
Apr 29, 2014 2:15pm
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SportsAndLady;1610608 wrote:It's kind of funny that sterling will be a billion dollars richer soon, and that's supposed to be his punishment lol
Part of me hopes that he doesn't get voted out of the league and/or he fights the ruling in a legal battle with the NBA. Anyway, I got my popcorn out and I'm ready to watch a billionaire and former lawyer get to work.
Apr 29, 2014 2:15pm
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queencitybuckeye;1610611 wrote:Then he can have all the downside of owning the team with none of the benefits (like even being able to go to a game).
So he would still own the the team but couldn't go to any games or events? Lol
Apr 29, 2014 2:15pm
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Apr 29, 2014 2:15 PM
@AlexKennedyNBA: Adam Silver: "If a player in the future doesn't want to play for the Clippers and is under contract, we'll deal with that." Interesting.
Apr 29, 2014 2:15pm
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Apr 29, 2014 2:15 PM
This decision today was in the best interest of Adam Silver. That is the primary reason for the decision. Make no mistake about it. Racism is alive and well. People will just attempt to be more careful about who they share their views with after this.

The NBA just looks dumb here. Donald Sterling is the same person today as he was when Elgin Baylor accused him of running a "plantation" and when he bought the team three decades ago.
Apr 29, 2014 2:15pm
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Apr 29, 2014 2:16 PM
Zoltan;1610614 wrote:His ego is taking a hit, which is worse for an 80+ year old man who is already FU rich.
Good point.
Apr 29, 2014 2:16pm
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Apr 29, 2014 2:16 PM
If the owners don't vote him out, he won't have a choice IMO. No player is going to play for him as long as his name is behind the franchise.
Apr 29, 2014 2:16pm
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Apr 29, 2014 2:16 PM
SportsAndLady;1610613 wrote:The answer is obviously because the black voice wasn't as loud back then as it is now.
ahh yes, the Jim Crow 90's
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Apr 29, 2014 2:16 PM
reclegend22;1610596 wrote:LOL why wasn't Sterling banned for life after comparing African Americans to vermin 15 years ago? This was a power move to appease the proverbial lynch mob and nothing more.
That is part of his body of work, and it is costing him now. No way he gets this punishment if this were a first time offense.
Apr 29, 2014 2:16pm
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Apr 29, 2014 2:17 PM
wildcats20;1610610 wrote:@ArashMarkazi: Sterling confirmed to Silver that was his voice on the tapes. He did not convey any remorse or any other feelings.

In case people still want to doubt it was him.
Not sure many people here, if any, actually didn't think it was Sterling.
Apr 29, 2014 2:17pm
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Apr 29, 2014 2:17 PM
wildcats20;1610621 wrote:If the owners don't vote him out, he won't have a choice IMO. No player is going to play for him as long as his name is behind the franchise.
Really? I don't see CP3 and Griffin staying at home when millions are on the line. I also don't see any player turning down the millions to play for the team either.
Apr 29, 2014 2:17pm
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Apr 29, 2014 2:17 PM
QuakerOats;1610612 wrote:I thought fines were for law breakers ??
You thought incorrectly (surprise). Private organization may set up fine schedules for whatever infractions they wish.
Apr 29, 2014 2:17pm