Donald Sterling, the L.A Clippers owner who was caught
on tape making disgusting racist comments to his girlfriend has been banned for
life from the NBA and fined $2.5 million, which is the maxmum fine that
can be imposed under NBA rules. Under the ban, the 81 year old can’t go to
games, attend practices, make decisions regarding the team or attend NBA
meetings.
Basketball Commissioner Adam Silver made the
announcement this evening Tuesday April 29th, saying the National Basketball
Association will force Sterling to sell the team, which he has owned since the
80′s, to another organization.
Silver said Sterling admitted making those comments
but showed no remorse. The commissioner said ‘Sentiments of this kind are
contrary to the principles of inclusion & respect that form the foundation
of our diverse, multicultural and multi-ethnic league.”
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