On Tuesday afternoon, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver gave a press conference addressing the alleged racist remarks from Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling. During the conference Silver, in his first test since taking the job, has decided to ban Sterling for life from any association with the Clippers organization and the NBA. Sterling may not attend any NBA games or practices, and may not attend any Clippers facilities.
Silver fined Sterling $2.5 million and said the money would be donated to a cause fighting racism and hate.
And in the wake of Silverās announcement, the Twitter world responded. Letās start with some more notable people:
Commissioner Silver showed great leadership in banning LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life.
ā Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 29, 2014
Former and current NBA players are very happy and satisfied with Commissioner Silver's ruling.
ā 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.
ā 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.
ā Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 29, 2014
Now let's hope that the other 29 owners do the right thing.
ā Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 29, 2014
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban:
Miami Heat star LeBron James:
Commissioner Silver thank you for protecting our beautiful and powerful league!! Great leader!! #BiggerThanBasketball #StriveForGreatness
ā LeBron James (@KingJames) April 29, 2014
Heat star Dwyane Wade:
Commissioner Silver....STRONG...way to take charge and protect our great league.
ā DWade (@DwyaneWade) April 29, 2014
Warriors star Stephen Curry:
'Standing ovation' for Commissioner Silver. Big time decision standing up for the league and it's players. Now, Gotta see it through
ā Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) April 29, 2014
Jayhawks star Andrew Wiggins, NBA draft prospect:
Proud of the #NBA and their handling of the offensive comments made by Sterling. I'm honored to be joining this league and family.
ā andrew wiggins (@22wiggins) April 29, 2014
Cavaliersā Jarrett Jack:
For life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ā JARRETT JACK (@Jarrettjack03) April 29, 2014
Heatās Mario Chalmers:
Big ups to Adam Silver. I think this is a very appropriate way to handle this situation. Now it's up to the owners to make him sell.
ā Mario Chalmers (@mchalmers15) April 29, 2014
Netās Jason Collins:
Commissioner of the @NBA just showed us how he drops the hammer on ignorance. #lifetimeban for Donald Sterling. The ultimate #gonefishing
ā Jason Collins (@jasoncollins98) April 29, 2014
Netās Shaun Livingston:
Applaud Adam Silver for his stance! #progress
ā Shaun Livingston (@ShaunLivingston) April 29, 2014
Former NBA star Shaquille OāNeal:
Way to go, Commissioner Silver! The NBA stands for everybody!
ā SHAQ (@SHAQ) April 29, 2014
Former NBA and Indiana Pacers star Reggie Miller:
Commissioner Silver, FANTASTIC!!! New Sheriff lays down the law, kudos... Honest n precise.. #BANNEDForLife
ā Reggie Miller (@ReggieMillerTNT) April 29, 2014
Former NBA player and current analyst Kenny Smith:
Adam silver has shown great leadership
ā Kenny Smith (@TheJetOnTNT) April 29, 2014
Nba is not a safe haven for racism or ignorance find a new home! #nba #support #thebestleague
Former NBA player and current analyst Jalen Rose:
Great job Adam Silver! #Salute
ā Jalen Rose (@JalenRose) April 29, 2014
Warriorsā Harrison Barnes:
Proud of Commissioner Silver and what he did today! Respect him taking a strong stance on such an important issue #zerotolerance
ā Harrison Barnes (@hbarnes) April 29, 2014
Dallas Mavericksā Jose Calderon:
A great powerful stance by the @NBA . Thanks Com. Silver. #together
ā JosĆ© Manuel CalderĆ³n (@JmCalderon) April 29, 2014
Mavericksā Bernard James:
Knicksā J.R. Smith:
Great move by the @NBA today! #NoPlaceInOurGameForThis #NoPlaceInLifeForThis
ā JR Smith (@TheRealJRSmith) April 29, 2014
Former NBA star Gary Payton:
Good job commissioner silver clean up this stupidity in our society about race this will open up a lot of people's eyes I applaud u
ā GARY PAYTON (@GaryPayton) April 29, 2014
Former NBA star Dominique Wilkins:
The statement made today by Commish Silver is a resounding one! Now it's up to US as community to support Adam in his bold & swift statement
ā Dominique Wilkins š (@DWilkins21) April 29, 2014
NBA legend David Robinson:
Strong leadership from Commissioner Silver! He has my full support.
ā David Robinson (@DavidtheAdmiral) April 29, 2014
TV host Ellen DeGeneres:
There is no amount of money that excludes you from treating other people with respect. Thank you, Adam Silver.
ā Ellen DeGeneres (@EllenDeGeneres) April 29, 2014
Producer DJ Drama:
Former NFL linebacker London Fletcher:
Thank you Adam Silver! #NBA #bannedforlife
ā TheIronman (@LFletcher59) April 29, 2014
Tampa Bay Raysā Evan Longoria:
Hats off to @nba commissioner Adam Silver. That was a "how to handle the press" clinic, and great handling of a terrible, sensitive issue.
ā Evan Longoria (@Evan3Longoria) April 29, 2014
Former NFL running back Jerome Bettis:
Hats off to @nba commissioner Adam Silver. That was a "how to handle the press" clinic, and great handling of a terrible, sensitive issue.
ā Evan Longoria (@Evan3Longoria) April 29, 2014
NFL Hall of Famer Rod Woodson:
Adam Silver did a great thing today, he said with the life ban that racism should not be a part of sports in the United States!
ā Rod Woodson (@RodWoodson26) April 29, 2014
Dahantay Jones:
The rest of the Twitterverse:
Adam Silver: "I am banning Mr. Sterling for life.ā ā¦If that microphone wasnāt attached to the podium, he could go ahead and drop it.
ā Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) April 29, 2014
Adam Silver laying down the hammer #NBA #Sterling #Clippers
ā Brian Calimano (@b_calimano) April 29, 2014
Adam Silver bringing down the hammer on Sterling and rightfully so...
ā Hannah Ingram (@hannah_ingrammm) April 29, 2014
I applaud Duke grad Adam Silver for dropping the hammer on Donald Sterling! Sad racism still exists in 2014. Rooting for Doc's team!!!
ā Justin P. Jannuzzi (@jpjannuzzi) April 29, 2014
Silver fades back, swish, and that is the coup de grace on Sterling.
ā Austin Toflinski (@AToflinski) April 29, 2014
Thank god Adam silver didn't ass around. Stern swift action. Get out of here Sterling. Your #fired. Love it. #banned4life hahaha
ā Weāre Beat (@DanRayWalls) April 29, 2014
Adam Silver dropping a stone cold stunner on Donald Sterling #LifetimeBan
ā MEEZ (@TheRealBurmeez) April 29, 2014
Good.
ā JB (@DontCheeseMeB) April 29, 2014
Thank you Adam Silver for being rather swift with what quite honestly,
Was an easy decision.
Good riddance Donald Sterling. #NBA
Adam Silver dropped the hammer on Sterling... Dayummmm
ā Jalen Santoy (@Mr_KomiKal) April 29, 2014
couldn't be happier with Sterlings fate. Silver sent out a message and did the right thing: maximum punishment. #NBA #Sterling
ā Harry (@hrrsnap) April 29, 2014
Some werenāt happy despite banning him for life, giving him the maximum fine and trying to work with the board of governors to force a sale, though his office canāt force one.
Not enough... RT @10News NBA Commissioner Adam Silver: #Sterling banned for life from any association with Clippers or NBA. Also fined $2.5M
ā Sugar Jones š¦ (@SugarJones) April 29, 2014