I'm relieved.
I couldn't even participate in the other thread. I'm disappointed that anyone would consider it not racist or a big deal.
His opinions because of his position of power, because he made money off people he doesn't view as equals, couldn't be more disrespectful.
I'm glad they have "NBA Constitution" which allowed them to fine Sterling. 2.5 Million is a lot, but its very small compared to the money he's made in off the league.
I hope he has to sell.
I couldn't even participate in the other thread. I'm disappointed that anyone would consider it not racist or a big deal.
His opinions because of his position of power, because he made money off people he doesn't view as equals, couldn't be more disrespectful.
I'm glad they have "NBA Constitution" which allowed them to fine Sterling. 2.5 Million is a lot, but its very small compared to the money he's made in off the league.
I hope he has to sell.
Seems way harsh, like Silver is trying to make a splash. It's literally the harshest thing the NBA could possibly do to a man...all for some things he said in the privacy of his own home.
Don't get me wrong I'm not condoning his comments, I'm just condemning throwing the book at someone for having a controversial/offensive opinion.
Don't get me wrong I'm not condoning his comments, I'm just condemning throwing the book at someone for having a controversial/offensive opinion.
It's not that simple.
Under the terms of Paragraph 13 of the constitution, the owners can terminate another owner's franchise with a vote of three-fourths of the NBA Board of Governors, which is composed of all 30 owners. The power to terminate is limited to things like gambling and fraud in the application for ownership, but it also includes a provision for termination when an owner "fails to fulfill" a "contractual obligation" in "such a way as to affect the [NBA] or its members adversely.
That won't be that easy to prove.
