Adam Silver Now Has The Votes He Needs To Force Sell (See how your owner voted)

[Koolaid_Man]

:toast The Stage Is Now Set. All He Needed Was 22 votes and he got 29

All 29 other NBA owners show support for Adam Silver's ban on Donald Sterling, setting stage for vote to force Clippers sale.


"Adam has the votes — all of them, I believe," a league source told Yahoo Sports.


Atlanta Hawks (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/atl/) co-owner Bruce Levenson:

“I commend Commissioner Adam Silver in being diligent in how he handled this important matter. He acted swiftly and appropriately with the severity of the penalty and I strongly support his decision.” #ATLHawks (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ATLHawks&src=hash)





Boston Celtics (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/bos/) managing partners Wyc Grousbeck, H. Irving Grousbeck, Stephen Pagliuca and Robert Epstein:


“The entire Boston Celtics organization (http://www.nba.com/celtics/news/sidebar/statement-commissioner-silvers-decision) and our ownership group fully support the decisive action taken by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver today. The Celtics stand for inclusion and equality, and we are proud to be a part of a league that shares the same values."


The Brooklyn Nets (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/bro/):


Today’s announcement (http://www.nba.com/nets/news/statement-brooklyn-nets-commissioner-silvers-announcement) by Commissioner Silver sends a strong message that racism and discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated in the NBA family. The Nets organization welcomes and fully supports the decision and remains committed to tolerance and respect for all. We can all be proud that the reaction throughout the NBA – from players, management, ownership and fans – has been unequivocal and united in condemning the scourge of racism.



Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan, via Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer (http://blogs.charlotte.com/inside_the_nba/2014/04/charlotte-bobcats-owner-michael-jordan-reacts-to-adam-silvers-ruling-on-la-clippers-owner-donald-ste.html):


“I applaud NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s swift and decisive response today. He sent a powerful message that there can be zero tolerance for racism and hatred in the NBA. I’m confident that the league, our players and our fans will move on from this stronger and more unified.”



Chicago Bulls (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/chi/) chairman Jerry Reinsdorf and president/chief operating officer Michael Reinsdorf:


We completely support (http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/statement-chicago-bulls-and-chicago-white-sox-chairman-jerry-reinsdorf-and-chicago-bulls-presid) Commissioner Silver’s decision today regarding Clippers owner Donald Sterling, and praise him for his prompt investigation and action. The Commissioner was correct to ban Mr. Sterling from all official NBA business, to levy the stiffest allowable fine, and we will support his recommendation to press for Mr. Sterling to relinquish his ownership of the Los Angeles Clippers franchise. We believe Commissioner Silver’s decision reflects the best interests of the NBA and public civility.



Cleveland Cavaliers (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/cle/) owner Dan Gilbert:


"It is shocking (http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/releases/gilbert-statement-140428) that anyone could hold the kind of offensive and feeble minded views that are being attributed allegedly to the Clippers owner, Donald Sterling. The diverse staff members of the Cleveland Cavaliers franchise are unified in encouraging Commissioner Silver and the NBA to respond with swift and appropriate action consistent with a strong zero tolerance approach to this type of reprehensible behavior."




Dallas Mavericks (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/dal/) owner Mark Cuban, who had previously expressed concern about the prospect of a forced sale (http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/10854381/mark-cuban-dallas-mavericks-rails-donald-sterling-not-favor-kicking-owner):


I agree 100% with Commissioner Silvers findings and the actions taken against Donald Sterling — Mark Cuban (@mcuban) April 29, 2014 (https://twitter.com/mcuban/statuses/461208183965351937)



Denver Nuggets (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/den/) president and governor Josh Kroenke:


"Kroenke Sports & Entertainment and the Denver Nuggets wholeheartedly and emphatically support (http://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/statement-nuggets-president-governor-josh-kroenke) Commissioner Adam Silver's decision that Donald Sterling be fined and banned for life from any involvement with the National Basketball Association.

"Mr. Sterling’s words have absolutely no place in our working family or in a global sport that values inclusion, diversity and tolerance of people regardless of race, religion or sexual orientation."



Detroit Pistons (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/det/) owner Tom Gores:

Tom Gores: "I am proud of Adam Silver for providing the leadership and strength necesssary in this situation. He has my full support."

— Vincent Goodwill (@vgoodwill) April 29, 2014 (https://twitter.com/vgoodwill/statuses/461230466881052672)



Golden State Warriors (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/gsw/) co-owner Joe Lacob, per Diamond Leung of the Bay Area News Group: (http://www.ibabuzz.com/warriors/2014/04/29/warriors-support-nba-commissioner-adam-silver-giving-clippers-owner-donald-sterling-lifetime-ban/)


“We applaud the firm punishment handed out today by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and appreciate the swiftness with which the NBA conducted its investigation,” co-owner Joe Lacob said in a statement.

“Similarly, we anticipate that the NBA Board of Governors will act promptly to put this chapter behind us. As I noted on Sunday (http://blogs.mercurynews.com/kawakami/2014/04/27/joe-lacob-on-the-donald-sterling-comments-clearly-inappropriate-its-very-sad-that-we-have-to-all-go-through-this/), the sentiments expressed on the audio recording were completely inappropriate, unacceptable and senseless. We cannot tolerate such feelings or beliefs, not only in the NBA, but in society in general. There is absolutely no room for racism in our world, period.”




Houston Rockets (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/hou/) owner Leslie Alexander (issued to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle (http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2014/04/calling-sterling-comments-disgusting-leslie-alexander-seeks-to-drive-him-from-nba/) prior to Silver's Tuesday announcement):


“This kind of behavior can’t be allowed in the NBA by owners, players or anybody,” Alexander said. “This guy has no place in the family of the NBA. Whatever it takes, we have to make sure this kind of event never happens again.”



Indiana Pacers (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/ind/) owner Herb Simon:


“I wholeheartedly endorse (http://www.nba.com/pacers/news/herb-simon-statement-donald-sterlings-punishment) Commissioner Adam Silver’s swift, strong and decisive action with regard to Donald Sterling. These past days have been both sad and disturbing for the NBA family. It is our responsibility to continue as models of the diversity and inclusion the NBA has long and justly represented.”



Los Angeles Lakers (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/lal/) president Jeanie Buss:


"In my statement yesterday, I said I had full confidence in Adam Silver and how he and the NBA would handle this situation. In today’s announcement (http://www.nba.com/lakers/releases/140429lakersstatement_commissionersilver?cid=TW) Adam was decisive, firm and compelling and showed great leadership in his condemnation of the horrible and offensive comments that have led to this action.”



Memphis Grizzlies (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/mem/) owner Robert Pera:


Although this has been a trying week for the NBA, I believe one of the strengths of the game of basketball is bringing people together...
— Robert J Pera (@RobertPera) April 29, 2014 (https://twitter.com/RobertPera/statuses/461204205475094528)

People from all backgrounds and walks of life. This is especially true in Memphis and will always be embraced by this franchise.— Robert J Pera (@RobertPera) April 29, 2014 (https://twitter.com/RobertPera/statuses/461204650566225920)



Miami Heat (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/mia/) owner Micky Arison:


Great job Adam.The @NBA (https://twitter.com/NBA) is in good hands. You have my full support.— Micky Arison (@MickyArison) April 29, 2014 (https://twitter.com/MickyArison/statuses/461214730233720832)



Milwaukee Bucks owner Herb Kohl:


“We denounce (http://www.nba.com/bucks/statement-milwaukee-bucks-owner-herb-kohl) the offensive, racist comments made by Mr. Sterling, and we stand with the actions Commissioner Silver has taken against him.”


Minnesota Timberwolves (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/min/) owner Glen Taylor:


“The Timberwolves stand firmly in full support (http://www.nba.com/timberwolves/news/wolves-owner-glen-taylor-releases-statement-commissioner-silvers-announcement) of the swift and impactful action taken today by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. His leadership and direction in this matter is completely appropriate and appreciated by the Timberwolves organization. We stand unified with Commissioner Silver today and reaffirm our organization’s zero tolerance approach to the type of reprehensible behavior which caused this action.”



New Orleans Pelicans (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/nor/) owner Tom Benson:


Pelicans owner Tom Benson voices support on punishment for Sterling & says he'll support Silver 's recommendations going forward.
— Jennifer Hale (@JenHale504) April 29, 2014 (https://twitter.com/JenHale504/statuses/461226439237304320)



New York Knicks (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/nyk/) owner James L. Dolan:


Exec. Chairman of The MSG Co., James L. Dolan, made the following statement in support of Comm. Silver’s response to D. Sterling matter:
— NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) April 29, 2014 (https://twitter.com/NY_KnicksPR/statuses/461215097197985792)

“I have been in touch with the NBA and fully support Commissioner Silver's decision. I applaud Adam for acting quickly and decisively...— NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) April 29, 2014 (https://twitter.com/NY_KnicksPR/statuses/461215170849951745)

“...or anywhere else, and we as a league must stand together in condemning this ignorance.” — NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) April 29, 2014 (https://twitter.com/NY_KnicksPR/statuses/461215316836888576)


Oklahoma City Thunder (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/okc/) owner Clay Bennett, via Royce Young of Daily Thunder (http://dailythunder.com/headlines/clay-bennett-issues-statement-regarding-donald-sterling/):


“The Oklahoma City Thunder strongly supports the decisive action taken today by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. Ours is a league of inclusion, tolerance and fairness. The Thunder organization will continue to work to foster the tenets of diversity and respect, and build on that standard moving forward.”



The Orlando Magic (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/orl/):


The Orlando Magic feel (http://www.nba.com/magic/news/orlando-magic-statement-donald-sterling) the recent reprehensible comments by Donald Sterling were absolutely unacceptable and do not reflect the values and beliefs of our organization or our league.
We applaud the leadership of NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, as well as Head Coach Doc Rivers and his players, who are at the epicenter of the situation.

Magic chairman Dan DeVos tells the O-Sent: "We are whole-heartedly behind Adam’s recommendation and plan to vote accordingly."
— Josh Robbins (@JoshuaBRobbins) April 29, 2014 (https://twitter.com/JoshuaBRobbins/statuses/461250741198663680)


Philadelphia 76ers managing owner Josh Harris:


“The Philadelphia 76ers completely support (http://www.nba.com/sixers/news/140429-harris-statement) NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. As I have previously stated, there is no place for any type of discrimination in our society, and those hurtful and ignorant comments are contrary to the core values and beliefs of our ownership group and organization.”



Phoenix Suns (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/pho/) managing partner Robert Sarver:
OFFICIAL: Statement from Suns Managing Partner Robert Sarver. pic.twitter.com/rLksFDrYx9 (http://t.co/rLksFDrYx9)— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) April 29, 2014 (https://twitter.com/Suns/statuses/461227218648465411)


Portland Trail Blazers (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/por/) owner Paul Allen:


I completely support NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s decisive action on the Sterling issue. Great leadership and the league is in good hands.— Paul Allen (@PaulGAllen) April 29, 2014 (https://twitter.com/PaulGAllen/statuses/461214029394870275)



Sacramento Kings (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/sac/) owner Vivek Ranadivé:


Great leadership today from @NBA (https://twitter.com/NBA) Adam Silver. Very clear message about who we are as a league & where we're going. #NBA3 (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NBA3&src=hash).0 #secondthemotion (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23secondthemotion&src=hash)— Vivek Ranadivé (@Vivek) April 29, 2014 (https://twitter.com/Vivek/statuses/461209088739643395)




San Antonio Spurs (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/sas/) owner Peter Holt:
Statement from Peter Holt on Commissioners decision, from #Spurs (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Spurs&src=hash). pic.twitter.com/KDNpUHk5zG (http://t.co/KDNpUHk5zG)— Paul Garcia PS (@PaulGarciaPS) April 29, 2014 (https://twitter.com/PaulGarciaPS/statuses/461280879667466241)


Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, owners of the Toronto Raptors (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/tor/):


“As a proud member (http://blog.raptors.com/press-releases/statement-mlse-042914/) of the National Basketball Association, we stand strongly in our belief that the comments attributed to Mr. Sterling have no place in our society or sport. Our organization will always work to contribute to a culture of diversity and acceptance in this league and fully support the actions taken today. We thank Commissioner Adam Silver, and all of the NBA players, for their leadership on this important issue.”




Utah Jazz (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/uth/) owner Greg Miller:


The Miller family supports the action by Commissioner Silver and the NBA. There is no place for racism and hatred in our league.— Greg Miller (@GregInUtah) April 29, 2014 (https://twitter.com/GregInUtah/statuses/461215837353803777)



Washington Wizards (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/was/) owner Ted Leonsis (prior to Silver's Tuesday announcement):


As I have stated, there should be zero tolerance for hatemongering (http://tedstake.monumentalnetwork.com/2014/04/27/zero-tolerance-for-hatemongering).
Hate speech demonstrates an ignorance that is unacceptable, and I implore all of us to help eliminate any form of discrimination.I have full confidence that Commissioner Silver will conduct a thorough investigation and act accordingly upon his findings.

[IrisHockey]

:lol DK secretly wants to vote no but he can't... he knows it'll be passed anyway.

[DMX7]

When I clicked the Spurs.com homepage to see what Holt had to say, I thought my browser just wasn't loading, but nope -- his statement was almost a full three sentences.

[Spurs9]

Is NBA going to try to force the gay agenda against teams next tbh?

[jimbo]

It's kinda a no shit that they'll say they don't support racism, but how they vote could be different. Cuban's first statement didn't make it seem like he'd vote Sterling out.

I'd be shocked if there was unanimous support to oust him. Sterling doesn't have dirt on any other owner? None of those owners have questionable morals or pasts? Or maybe they just think they're smarter than an 80 year old racist. They won't get caught.

I'm hoping this starts a huge shitstorm tbh. An 80 year old man with a few billion and not a lot of years left? Why not? (other than that whole "dying" thing)

[TDMVPDPOY]

they can sell the team, but doesnt sterling gets to decide at what price to sell it? since its his money thats in the team...

it be bs if t hey sell it below market value or not to the highest bidder

lol all these nigglets coming out wanting to buy the team, if i was sterling wont accept anything less then 2b

[Expert]

If we don't do this, the terrorists have already won.

[Jacob1983]

Sterling should give the NBA a big fuck you and sell the Clippers to a group from Seattle. That would be hilarious.

[Franklin]

It still confuses me... if Sterling hates them nigs so bad why did he build his team on monkeyball, tbh?

[Jacob1983]

Exactly

[TDMVPDPOY]

It still confuses me... if Sterling hates them nigs so bad why did he build his team on monkeyball, tbh?

its business, just ask the negroes on t he team if they practice what they preech about black pride

in the real world, normal ppl would wwalk of the job if they didnt get fair treatment in the workplace, these clowns didnt dare to do shit cause they were busy protecting that contract...

[dallasmaverickslose]

Sterling should give the NBA a big fuck you and sell the Clippers to a group from Seattle. That would be hilarious.

Maybe it'd keep those LA bandwagoners from hopping back and fourth between the Lakers and Clippers...

[elmanutres]

It's sad he's gonna get a payday though. He bought the team for like 22 mil i believe? now it's i think $700 mill +. Yea, he'll definitely feel sorry

[Bulaien999]

Magic Johnson set him up to try to buy the team, book it

[Jacob1983]

I'd love to see the Clippers get relocated. I hate the Lakers but why do they have to share their arena with the Clippers? Lakers have the championships and winning. Clippers have a couple division titles during a time in which Kobe was a corpse.

[KaiRMD1]

Who would've actually voted for Sterling? Nobody, this was easy

[jARS mEsH sEt]

It still confuses me... if Sterling hates them nigs so bad why did he build his team on monkeyball, tbh?

His love for green ($$) trumps any discriminatory feelings against blacks.

[Infinite_limit]

His love for green ($$) trumps any discriminatory feelings against blacks.
Then he's not a racist

[Jacob1983]

Being called a racist or even being associated with one is the worst thing you can be labeled as in America right now

[freetiago]

owners have no choice but to vote yes
you know Utah and Minnesota wouldnt hesitate to vote no if it was anonymous

[Aztecfan03]

:lol DK secretly wants to vote no but he can't... he knows it'll be passed anyway.

Who is DK?

[Thebesteva]

I want to meet the person who isnt racist tbh

[Clipper Nation]

Sterling should give the NBA a big fuck you and sell the Clippers to a group from Seattle. That would be hilarious.
Sterling won't have a choice when the league votes him out.... the team becomes the NBA's property and the NBA takes over the process of selling - and they're only willing to sell to an LA group....


It still confuses me... if Sterling hates them nigs so bad why did he build his team on monkeyball, tbh?
Plantation mentality.... owning an NBA team gave him a way to, in his eyes, "own black people for his entertainment," tbh....

[Clipper Nation]

I'd love to see the Clippers get relocated. I hate the Lakers but why do they have to share their arena with the Clippers? Lakers have the championships and winning. Clippers have a couple division titles during a time in which Kobe was a corpse.
Let's be real - both teams share the arena with the Kings, who own it :lol

[Technique]

This was a chess move by the commish. He's the new generation of jews. Sterling is just too old at this point. Now Silver is the god jew.

[Jacob1983]

Last time I checked, the Lakers have more trophies.

I just think this shit should be settled like in Roman times or Purge style. Give Griffin, Jordan, or Paul a loaded revolver and shoot Sterling.

[ElNono]

:lol this thread

Nobody voted yet. There won't be a vote for at least another 5 days, and likely at least two weeks.

[Thebesteva]

That feeling when you fall for it and actually post on Kools bs threads

http://twitpic.com/show/thumb/e0iqqj.gif

[Trainwreck2100]

I can't see sterling not fighting this it will come down to what's written in the constitution and if the thing goes to court the yaws inadmissible

[Clipper Nation]

I can't see sterling not fighting this it will come down to what's written in the constitution and if the thing goes to court the yaws inadmissible
Sterling will get his ass handed to him in court, zero chance of winning....

[Halberto]

That feeling when you fall for it and actually post on Kools bs threads

http://twitpic.com/show/thumb/e0iqqj.gif

:lol

[Baam]

Sterling will get his ass handed to him in court, zero chance of winning....


Thing is the NBA probably can't afford to go to court unlike the 81 years old who is rich as fuck...

Good perspective from Larry Coon :
http://cbafaq.com/blog/?p=313

[TheSanityAnnex]

Sterling will get his ass handed to him in court, zero chance of winning....
Don't be so sure. Silver may have fucked up. By giving Sterling the 2.5 million fine, instead of the 1 million fine, Silver just admitted Sterling didn't technically violate the league constitution.

[Koolaid_Man]

Thing is the NBA probably can't afford to go to court unlike the 81 years old who is rich as fuck...

Good perspective from Larry Coon :
http://cbafaq.com/blog/?p=313

^ :lol I'm assuming Larry Coon is a black guy...but at any rate Sterling could be worth 1 trillion gazillion dollars if there's an NBA constitution in place that dictates terms of agreements for owners and a CBA that players live by this guy has ZERO recourse....he's done like it or not :toast

[Koolaid_Man]

:lol this thread

Nobody voted yet. There won't be a vote for at least another 5 days, and likely at least two weeks.


You really need to consider going back to school...maybe a class in political science...learn what having the votes mean before you vote mean...if ya figure that out then I may consider partly my equal.... ok Einstein :lol

[TheSanityAnnex]

if there's an NBA constitution in place that dictates terms of agreements for owners and a CBA that players live by this guy has ZERO recourse....he's done like it or not :toast
He didn't violate any of the terms dictated by the constitution or by-laws, hence the 2.5 million dollar fine.

And why the outrage now? This is the least racist thing Sterling has done. Where was the media coverage ten years ago when he was doing extremely racist things?

[Sportstudi]

Sterling will get his ass handed to him in court, zero chance of winning....

I'm not sure. To make it clear: I'm damn glad that Silver decided to do what he did and I will be happy if Sterling loses his team. However, if Sterling decides to take it to the court this thing could go on for quite some time. Sterling is rich as fuck and if he wants to spend his billions for his lawyers, good luck NBA. The biggest concern I see here is the fact that he said it privately. It was taped illegally and then leaked to the public. If Sterling had said/written it himself on youtube, facebook, instagram or twitter it would already be public and the whole issue would be a different story, meaning Sterling would have ZERO chance in court. I'm not 100 percent sure about the legal issues, but doesn't say the first amandment you can say privately whatever you want, no matter how wrong it is morally? Additionally, as far as I know (I might be wrong) evidence cannot be used in court if obtained illegally. And recording in somebody's home is illegal if the person hasn't agreed to it beforehand.

Again, I'm happy that Sterling is now banned from the NBA as there is absolutely no place for racism in here. But I'm not sure how it will stand in front of the court as the taping was conducted illegally.

[Double-Up]

It still confuses me... if Sterling hates them nigs so bad why did he build his team on monkeyball, tbh?

He has that plantation mentally...for his team you need to be strong, athletic, and yessa massa type a nigga.

[Dex]

I'd love to see the Clippers get relocated. I hate the Lakers but why do they have to share their arena with the Clippers? Lakers have the championships and winning. Clippers have a couple division titles during a time in which Kobe was a corpse.

I think in a league with 30 teams that is probably already over-diluted as it is, having two teams playing in the same city, for the same city, in the same arena, is absolutely retarded. I don't care how big the L.A. market share is.

It's stupid that teams with rich histories like Seattle can't field a team, but California needs 4 ball-clubs with two swapping nights out at Staples.

Same thing goes for the Giants and Jets, tbh.

[Clipper Nation]

No, Sterling really does have zero chance in court :lol


ShawnFM ‏@ShawnFNBA

Article 13 NBA Constitution: TERMINATION OF OWNERSHIP OR MEMBERSHIP: Ownership may be terminated by 3/4 vote of Govs’ for any of 10 reasons


Only term that applies: (a) Willfully violate any of the provisions of the Constitution and By-Laws, resolutions, or agreements of the Ass.


This term may apply also: (d) Fail or refuse to fulfill its contractual obligations to the Ass, its Members, Players, or any other third party in such a way as to affect the Association or its Members adversely.


Other than sections A & D I don’t see the other sections applying to Sterling in terms of termination.


Well Sterling is absolutely screwed, I found what I was looking for.


After the 3/4 vote, Sterling will get a notice in writing. He then can & must meet in front of the Board with counsel. He will be allowed to put on evidence of mitigation in an effort to persuade the Board of his position. The Board will listen to all the evidence & vote again.


If the Board votes for termination/sale by 3/4 after hearing from Sterling the vote is essentially final. The decision is deemed final “and each Member and Owner waives any and all recourse to any court of law to review any such decision.”


Article 14 Sec J states in part “..each Member and Owner waives any and all recourse to any court of law to review any such decision.”


This means Sterling has waived his right to sue in court over the forced sale. So now we know he has waived his rights in both ban & sale.


Once Sterling is officially ousted the Commissioner shall be in full control and management of the team. The Commissioner shall make ALL decisions for the team. Including liquidation and or sale.


Article 15 Alternative to Termination: With a 2/3 board vote, the Board may waive termination & invoke a fine (no cap on the fine).


After a quick review of the NBA by-laws the Board has very broad powers to terminate ownership & Sterling has waived his right to sue. What this means is Sterling has to persuade a Judge to set aside this clause of the by-laws in order for Sterling to sue. Uphill battle.


Again, must view the Ban & Termination of Ownership as two different events & in both events Sterling has waived his right to sue.


Also, there is NO arbitration clause Sterling can take advantage of. In relation to the ban, the bylaws name Silver as the arbitrator.

[TDMVPDPOY]

how did he breach his nba obligations when it wasnt directed or said to the nba?

it was a private conversation and domestic shit towards a ho...

silver could do what he wants, buut are those owners and shit independently casting their votes without interference?

lol the clowns behind it are laughin all the way to the bank, not only they get rid of sterling, they going to buy an nba franchise, look at all these black ppl gettin all happy and shit

when is the govt or anyone going to take away that immunity card, seems like its only 1 card in a deck of cards and they been holding onto that shit since day 1, u dont see any other ethnic minority groups play the race card when they get pushed around, just head down work hard and avoid conflict to ur way up the chain....

[ElNono]

You really need to consider going back to school...maybe a class in political science...learn what having the votes mean before you vote mean...if ya figure that out then I may consider partly my equal.... ok Einstein :lol

:lol "see how your owner voted"

[StrengthAndHonor]

It's sad he's gonna get a payday though. He bought the team for like 22 mil i believe? now it's i think $700 mill +. Yea, he'll definitely feel sorry
Sterling bought it for $15 million. Franchise could easily sell for $1 billion. That's a staggering amount of profit for someone who made absolutely zero effort to build the organization.

[TheSanityAnnex]

Sterling will get his ass handed to him in court, zero chance of winning....

I posted this in another thread, here's why I don't think it's a lock like you think.

"It appears the 2.5 million came from article 24, not a combination of fines. And if so, it would also appear Silver is basically admitting Sterling's actions did not in fact violate the constitution and by-laws. And if this is true than termination also does not fall under article 24, which Silver seems to have invoked.

"(l) The Commissioner shall, wherever there is a rule for which no penalty is specifically fixed for violation thereof, have the authority to fix such penalty as in the Commissioner’s judgment shall be in the best interests of the Association. Where a situation arises which is not covered in the Constitution and By-Laws, the Commissioner shall have the authority to make such decision, including the imposition of a penalty, as in his judgment shall be in the best interests of the Association. The penalty that may be assessed under the preceding two sentences may include, without limitation, a fine, suspension, and/or the forfeiture or assignment of draft choices. No monetary penalty fixed under this provision shall exceed $2,500,000."




Very interested to see how this plays out, hope Silver didn't jump the gun."

[hater]

:lmao the OP is gotta be one of the stupidest persons in the planet.

that show of public support is obviously for the ban and fine. Nothing about forcing him to sell the team or voting on it.

face it dummy. As I said the team IS NOT FOR SALE :lol

[webshad]

its business, just ask the negroes on t he team if they practice what they preech about black pride

in the real world, normal ppl would wwalk of the job if they didnt get fair treatment in the workplace, these clowns didnt dare to do shit cause they were busy protecting that contract...

Couldn't have said it better! Totally true.

All these negros on the team are acting all soft and playing all innocent yet when it comes to collecting paycheck they don't really care from where it comes.

Ask Baron Davis why did he put up with Sterling for this long? Just quit your job and walk out. He wouldn't dare. Money is king for these people.

[Malik Hairston]

Couldn't have said it better! Totally true.

All these negros on the team are acting all soft and playing all innocent yet when it comes to collecting paycheck they don't really care from where it comes.

Ask Baron Davis why did he put up with Sterling for this long? Just quit your job and walk out. He wouldn't dare. Money is king for these people.

It's not even about walking out, tbh, walking out would have been a stupid move..you signed a contract, it's your obligation to play, a man doesn't negate his word..

The problem is that they even chose to sign with the Clippers in the first place..everybody has known that Sterling is a racist and a slum lord for over 15 years..I understand that low-level players may not have had opportunities with other teams, but guys like Tom Rivers and Chris Paul could have signed with any other franchise, but they chose the franchise owned by a reputed bigot and slum lord..sad, tbh..

[TDMVPDPOY]

It's not even about walking out, tbh, walking out would have been a stupid move..you signed a contract, it's your obligation to play, a man doesn't negate his word..


in contract law u can always rescind a contract if both parties come to an agreement, if they want to walk out without any remittance from the employer, then so be it...walk out and sign somewhere else, thats how it is in the real world if u want out...

you g ot to give up something if you want something in return, in this case the athletes want both when in the beginning it had nothing to do with them, just some bullshit blown up by some clowns who have a hidden agenda....

[webshad]

in contract law u can always rescind a contract if both parties come to an agreement, if they want to walk out without any remittance from the employer, then so be it...walk out and sign somewhere else, thats how it is in the real world if u want out...

you g ot to give up something if you want something in return, in this case the athletes want both when in the beginning it had nothing to do with them, just some bullshit blown up by some clowns who have a hidden agenda....

Bottom line is man, like you said in your initial post, money is king for these monkeys.

Just think if Sterling didn't get banned instead he was only fined and had to give a public apology, you seriously think these monkeyballer would have walked out? NOT A CHANCE! If they had any guts to walk out, they would have done it as soon as the news came out.

[Biernutz]

I don't recall any official vote taken place yet and the Donald said he is suing for $1.7 bill. If he wins the lawsuit (and that could happen)
how much will each owner have to pony up to pay. (don't forget legal fees also)...This is far from over and the victory lap that some
are taking could be disappointed. They can take away his franchise buy vote but who puts the value on it. $1 bill? $2bill---then the lawsuit.

[sexinthatsx]

The ultimate issue for the courts to decide is whether Donald Sterling was acting in his official capacities as an owner when the statements to his girlfriend were made. i highly doubt those statements were made during a game; obviously they were privately recorded conversations. Also, an underlying issue is whether it hinders his effectiveness as an owner: it can be argued both ways - others can say that by preventing black people form going to his games, he's hindering the NBA (which is true). But on the other hand, he just told his girlfriend not to bring black people to his games, not everybody else. His ability to get black players to play for the team shows that it hasn't hindered his judgment in acting as an owner.

With all that being said, Sterling probably wouldn't want to keep the franchise now that his image is completely tarnished. His best bet is suing or settling with the NBA; I'm pretty sure NBA's going to have to fork over a ton of money to him either way.

[Jacob1983]

Humans have to make up their minds on racism. If you a racist but do not act on your racism, should your life be spared? Or racism a death sentence? I think people need to look in the mirror first before they start throwing stones and wanting to burn people at the stake.