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DK secretly wants to vote no but he can't... he knows it'll be passed anyway.
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 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
Boston Celtics managing partners Wyc Grousbeck, H. Irving Grousbeck, Stephen Pagliuca and Robert Epstein:
“The entire Boston Celtics organization 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:
Today’s 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:
“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 chairman Jerry Reinsdorf and president/chief operating officer Michael Reinsdorf:
We completely support 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 owner Dan Gilbert:
"It is shocking 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 owner Mark Cuban, who had previously expressed concern about the prospect of a forced sale:
I agree 100% with Commissioner Silvers findings and the actions taken against Donald Sterling — Mark Cuban (@mcuban) April 29, 2014
Denver Nuggets president and governor Josh Kroenke:
"Kroenke Sports & Entertainment and the Denver Nuggets wholeheartedly and emphatically support 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 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
Golden State Warriors co-owner Joe Lacob, per Diamond Leung of the Bay Area News Group:
“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, 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 owner Leslie Alexander (issued to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle 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 owner Herb Simon:
“I wholeheartedly endorse 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 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 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 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
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
Miami Heat owner Micky Arison:
Great job Adam.The @NBA is in good hands. You have my full support.— Micky Arison (@MickyArison) April 29, 2014
Milwaukee Bucks owner Herb Kohl:
“We denounce the offensive, racist comments made by Mr. Sterling, and we stand with the actions Commissioner Silver has taken against him.”Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor:
“The Timberwolves stand firmly in full support 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 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
New York Knicks 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
“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
“...or anywhere else, and we as a league must stand together in condemning this ignorance.” — NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) April 29, 2014Oklahoma City Thunder owner Clay Bennett, via Royce Young of Daily Thunder:
“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:
The Orlando Magic feel 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, 2014Philadelphia 76ers managing owner Josh Harris:
“The Philadelphia 76ers completely support 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 managing partner Robert Sarver:
OFFICIAL: Statement from Suns Managing Partner Robert Sarver. pic.twitter.com/rLksFDrYx9— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) April 29, 2014Portland Trail Blazers 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
Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadivé:
Great leadership today from @NBA Adam Silver. Very clear message about who we are as a league & where we're going. #NBA3.0 #secondthemotion— Vivek Ranadivé (@Vivek) April 29, 2014San Antonio Spurs owner Peter Holt:
Statement from Peter Holt on Commissioners decision, from #Spurs. pic.twitter.com/KDNpUHk5zG— Paul Garcia PS (@PaulGarciaPS) April 29, 2014Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, owners of the Toronto Raptors:
“As a proud member 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 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
Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis (prior to Silver's Tuesday announcement):
As I have stated, there should be 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.
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.
Is NBA going to try to force the gay agenda against teams next tbh?
It's kinda a no 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 storm 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)
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
If we don't do this, the terrorists have already won.
Sterling should give the NBA a big you and sell the Clippers to a group from Seattle. That would be hilarious.
It still confuses me... if Sterling hates them nigs so bad why did he build his team on monkeyball, tbh?
Exactly
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 cause they were busy protecting that contract...
Maybe it'd keep those LA bandwagoners from hopping back and fourth between the Lakers and Clippers...
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
Magic Johnson set him up to try to buy the team, book it
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 les during a time in which Kobe was a corpse.
Who would've actually voted for Sterling? Nobody, this was easy
His love for green ($$) trumps any discriminatory feelings against blacks.
Then he's not a racist
Being called a racist or even being associated with one is the worst thing you can be labeled as in America right now
owners have no choice but to vote yes
you know Utah and Minnesota wouldnt hesitate to vote no if it was anonymous
Who is DK?
I want to meet the person who isnt racist tbh
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....
Plantation mentality.... owning an NBA team gave him a way to, in his eyes, "own black people for his entertainment," tbh....
Let's be real - both teams share the arena with the Kings, who own it
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.
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