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Lakers Nation > Blog > Lakers News > NBA News: NBA Bans Donald Sterling For Life, Fines Him $2.5 Million
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NBA News: NBA Bans Donald Sterling For Life, Fines Him $2.5 Million

Corey Hansford
Published: 04/29/2014
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In the wake of the controversial comments made by Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, there has been a lot of discussion about what the punishment will be for the longest tenured owner in the NBA.

The comments spurred a large amount of backlash as Laker legends such as Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar have spoken out against Sterling. Lakers owner Jeanie Buss also released a statement on the matter.

The NBA, and new commissioner Adam Silver called a press conference today to discuss the matter, and has decided to ban Donald Sterling for life:

Silver: “Effective immediately, I am banning Mr. Sterling for life from any association with the Clippers organization or NBA.” (on @NBATV)

— Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) April 29, 2014

In addition to the lifetime banishment, the NBA has also decided to fine Sterling the maximum amount allowed, $2.5 million and will attempt to force the sale of the Clippers.

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A number of sponsors, including Kia, Red Bull, Mercedes-Benz, State Farm, and Virgin America have all severed or suspended their ties with the Clippers organization.

This incident has undoubtedly put a lot of pressure on the Clippers players and coaches. The team hosts the Golden State Warriors tonight in a crucial Game 5 of their first round series. Point guard Chris Paul also serves as President of the NBA Player’s Association and had to deal with this on that front as well.

Sterling has dealt with discrimination charges in the past. He was sued by former Clippers general manager Elgin Baylor in 2009 for wrongful termination due to his race and was accused of housing discrimination in both 2003 and 2006.

Commissioner Silver does not have the power to force Sterling to sale, in order to force a sale of the Clippers, the Board of Governers must come to a vote, needing a 75 percent approval of all owners to force the sale.
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ByCorey Hansford
Corey Hansford is the Senior Editor for Lakers Nation, as well as a contributor for Dodger Blue, Rams News Wire, and Raiders News Wire. He is a passionate follower of the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chelsea FC, and the UFC. He can usually be seen arguing the merits of Kobe Bryant or cursing the decisions of Jerry Jones. He is also a former producer and associate producer for Sirius XM Sports Radio on both the Fantasy Sports Channel and College Sports Nation. Proud graduate of Long Beach Poly High School and The Real HU, Howard University, with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Follow him on all social media outlets at @TheeCoreyH.
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