Sterling banned for life! See Magic Johnson's reaction now
The new NBA Commissioner Adam Silver just held a live press conference that banned L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life from the NBA.
Sterling was also was fined $2.5 million. He is not allowed to attend any NBA games, practices or anything that is related to the NBA, dealing with the Clippers.
"The central findings of the investigation are that the man whose voice is on the recordings ... is Mr. Sterling and that the hateful feelings are those of Mr. Sterling. The views expressed by Mr. Sterling are deeply disturbing and alarming," Silver said.
"As for Mr. Sterling's ownership interest in the Clippers," Silver said. "I will urge the board of governors to force a sale of the team and will do everything in my power to ensure that happens."
Silver's decision to ban the L.A. Clippers owner came down on Tuesday morning. Now the process of trying to get Sterling to sell the team is what is left. Sliver noted that he didn't poll the owners, but that he did speak to several of them who were in support of his decisions.
"This has been a painful moment for all members of the NBA family," Silver said. "The owners have the authority subject to 3/4 vote, to remove him as owner," Silver said.
Magic Johnson commented via Twitter:
Former and current NBA players are very happy and satisfied with Commissioner Silver's ruling.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 29, 2014
Commissioner Silver showed great leadership in banning LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life. — Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 29, 2014
Current and former NBA players now know that in Commissioner Adam Silver we have a great leader leading our league.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 29, 2014
The people who I'm happiest for are Coach Doc Rivers, the Clippers players and fans. — Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 29, 2014
Now let's hope that the other 29 owners do the right thing.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 29, 2014
Now the Clippers players and fans can concentrate on the game tonight against the Warriors with Commissioner Silver's decision. — Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 29, 2014