Clipper's Owner Donald Sterling Comments

[Balleristic31]

Opinions?
Was the punishment just or insuficiant?


Link to video of his recording: http://deadspin.com/exclusive-the-ex...ape-1568291249

[kickinindian]

i think an asshole like that should not be allowed to own an NBA team but how the hell are they gonna make him sell the team?

[hammrdwn510]

Sucks you gotta watch your ass nowadays with cameras and microphones all over the place. Especially with money hungry people out there trying to make a quick buck.

Still no excuse for this guy. Don't know if they'll make him sell the team, but a lifetime ban seems to be ok I guess. Sucks for fans and the team being in the playoffs and all. Good for Seattle maybe? They're looking to get the sonics team back in the city.

[hammrdwn510]

i think an asshole like that should not be allowed to own an NBA team but how the hell are they gonna make him sell the team?

Totally agree ^^

Also with making him sell the team, How?? I mean, he owns it outright no? Not like they can put a lien or whatever on it?

[NoM54me]

All 100% a load of crap. Al Sharpton paid no fine for publicly saying, in 1994 or 1995, "Greek homos". This guy Stirling made comments IN PRIVATE. He has a legal right to say what he wants, as does everyone else. Whether or not anyone agrees with it or is offended by it is irrelevant. Remember, wars have been fought and lives have been lost defending the Constitution and its elements. No more FREE speech, evidently. Welcome to The USSA.

[blunttech]

All 100% a load of crap. Al Sharpton paid no fine for publicly saying, in 1994 or 1995, "Greek homos". This guy Stirling made comments IN PRIVATE. He has a legal right to say what he wants, as does everyone else. Whether or not anyone agrees with it or is offended by it is irrelevant. Remember, wars have been fought and lives have been lost defending the Constitution and its elements. No more FREE speech, evidently. Welcome to The USSA.

agreed. The guy is a disgusting bigot but he has a right to say whatever he likes.

[Bimmerista]

How Donald Sterling feels right about now

[kickinindian]

How Donald Sterling feels right about now

Lol

Also can I partially change my answer. I agree that he should be able to say whatever he wants and I also think he *should* not own an NBA team but it's America he can if he's had the dough. But why the Fuck are we giving all these racist assholes free air time?! I mean I know why but it's just sad to see I guess... :-/

[blunttech]

The news today said his 2.5 million dollar fine is equivalent to 50 bucks if he were in the median income bracket lol

[Farbin Kaiber]

But why the Fuck are we giving all these racist assholes free air time?!

Nobody gave him 'airtime', his questionable-morals-of-the-month-club-girl released private recordings to TMZ. If a skank comes at you for money, she will run away trying to fill her pockets as she leaves the buffet.

[einhander]

On one hand: Free speech and freedom of association

On other hand: Racist asshole and unfit for leading role in major organization

[kickinindian]

Nobody gave him 'airtime', his questionable-morals-of-the-month-club-girl released private recordings to TMZ. If a skank comes at you for money, she will run away trying to fill her pockets as she leaves the buffet.

But why does it matter why are we blowing up the news with him and that other racist rancher dude we are kinda giving them publicity for other stupid old white dudes to do the same thing

[_JohnnyD_]

I don't support any of Donald Sterling's comments but the league should not interfere. US is a free speech and free market environment. The sponsors and players should punish this guy by taking their money and talent and going somewhere else. (which they already are)

If the NBA wants to make a stance on racism, that's fine however I expect that this is enforced evenly.

Every player that makes a racist or homophobic comment should also be banned for life from the league along with a fine.

[hammrdwn510]

winnar ^^

[Smelser]

i think an asshole like that should not be allowed to own an NBA team but how the hell are they gonna make him sell the team?

I heard there is a clause in the league, a by law that says if a certain % of the owners wish to vote out an owner, they must sell the team.