I am in no way defending him or what he said, but does anyone else have a major issue with him being fined for comments made in private that someone illegally recorded without one party being aware? To me, the legality of such a thing seems a bit tenuous

Yea, I'm curious how the legality of the recording comes into play.

I am in no way defending him or what he said, but does anyone else have a major issue with him being fined for comments made in private that someone illegally recorded without one party being aware? To me, the legality of such a thing seems a bit tenuous

 

Yea, the guy is a real POS but the legality in all this is very hazy.

Rumor is indefinite suspension and $5million fine.

Looks like he will retain ownership, for now.

 

Given how rich Sterling is, fining him $5 million is probably the same as fining me $5.

Yea, the guy is a real POS but the legality in all this is very hazy.

IMO, he was totally set up, but he's been like this all along and has gotten away with it. Now the bill comes due, as it always does.

He's not in a court of law.

It's the NBA. It's not like the federal government is fining him.

 

I understand that, but I mean, he never made these comments publicly. The guy could be the biggest asshole ever, and appears to be up there, but I just have a hard time accepting the validity of this sort of punishment for something that was said in the privacy of his own home with only him and his significant other in the room. He should absolutely be strong armed out of the league, there is no question about that, but it's quite unfair to have private words used against you because someone secretly recorded and then released the conversation

I understand that, but I mean, he never made these comments publicly. The guy could be the biggest asshole ever, and appears to be up there, but I just have a hard time accepting the validity of this sort of punishment for something that was said in the privacy of his own home with only him and his significant other in the room. He should absolutely be strong armed out of the league, there is no question about that, but it's quite unfair to have private words used against you because someone secretly recorded and then released the conversation

He's not going to jail or anything like that. And if they make him sell the team, he still gets $1 billion or so.

IMO, he was totally set up, but he's been like this all along and has gotten away with it. Now the bill comes due, as it always does.

He's not in a court of law.

 

Couldn't agree more. This reputation has been around a long time.

Banned for Life. $2.5M fine; maximum allowed under league constitution.

I understand that, but I mean, he never made these comments publicly. The guy could be the biggest asshole ever, and appears to be up there, but I just have a hard time accepting the validity of this sort of punishment for something that was said in the privacy of his own home with only him and his significant other in the room. He should absolutely be strong armed out of the league, there is no question about that, but it's quite unfair to have private words used against you because someone secretly recorded and then released the conversation

 

I don't even know if it's secretly recorded. There was a rumor where Sterling had his girlfriend record their conversations so he can remember what he said (somewhat plausible considering the guy's 80 years old). This could easily be a byproduct of that.

Being banned for life is great. It'd be even greater if the Hansen/Ballmer group buys the team and moves it to Seattle

And now, the legal fun begins

See ya later asshole.

Banned for Life. $2.5M fine; maximum allowed under league constitution.

 

Damn, NBA just washed their hands. done with it.

Banned for Life. $2.5M fine; maximum allowed under league constitution.

 

What exactly does "banned" mean? Does he still own the team or are they taking the team away from him?

 

Edit: NVM, looks like he'll have to sell the team. Silver with the Banhammer.

Edited April 29, 201411 yr by chw42

And now, the legal fun begins

According to Lester Munson, Sterling doesn't have a leg to stand on. If he wants to take the NBA to court, it's almost guaranteed his suit would be immediately dismissed.

 

 

Edited April 29, 201411 yr by Dick Allen

What exactly does "banned" mean? Does he still own the team or are they taking the team away from him?

 

He can't have anything to do with it, effective immediately; He can still own it, but they are "trying to force" sale. Not sure what that means, but I think I heard 3/4 vote of other owners can remove him. Presumably, that could come later and today's action is just by the Commissioner's office.

I agree 100% with Commissioner Silvers findings and the actions taken against Donald Sterling

— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) April 29, 2014

 

Several groups with desire to purchase Clippers are already stepping forward, with a bidding war expected to exceed $1 billion for Clippers.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) April 29, 2014

 

Adam Silver says the process of forcing Sterling to sell would begin immediately.

— Sean Deveney (@SeanDeveney) April 29, 2014

 

 

Sounds like a backtrack to me Cuban.

Damn good for the league. I hope they start taking more interest in terrible owners.

I wish this happened under Stern. He should be the one squirming in the limelight, he oversaw 32 of the 33 years of this assholes ownership

Great day for the NBA

Forgive me for paraphrasing, i didnt catch the quote word for word: 'If a Clipper is under contract and doesnt feel comfortable playing for the team, we will work with'

Edited April 29, 201411 yr by Athomeboy_2000

Sounds like a backtrack to me Cuban.

Definitely.

Forgive me for paraphrasing, i didnt catch the quote word for word: 'If a Clipper is under contract and doesnt feel comfortable playing for the team, we will work with'

Screw Melo, GarPax needs Blake.

Former and current NBA players are very happy and satisfied with Commissioner Silver's ruling.

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 29, 2014