NBA commissioner Adam Silver dropped the hammer on Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling today, banning him for life and fining him $2.5 million dollars. The board of governors will also reportedly work towards forcing a sale of the team
Commissioner Silver showed great leadership in banning LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 29, 2014
Former and current NBA players are very happy and satisfied with Commissioner Silver's ruling.
— 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
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
Now let's hope that the other 29 owners do the right thing.
— 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
— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 29, 2014
Heat star Dwyane Wade:
Commissioner Silver....STRONG...way to take charge and protect our great league.
— 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
— 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.
— andrew wiggins (@22wiggins) April 29, 2014
Cavaliers’ Jarrett Jack:
For life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
— JARRETT JACK (@Jarrettjack03) April 29, 2014
Heat’s 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.
— Mario Chalmers (@mchalmers15) April 29, 2014
Net’s Jason Collins:
Commissioner of the @NBA just showed us how he drops the hammer on ignorance. #lifetimeban for Donald Sterling. The ultimate #gonefishing
— Jason Collins (@jasoncollins98) April 29, 2014
Net’s Shaun Livingston:
Applaud Adam Silver for his stance! #progress
— Shaun Livingston (@ShaunLivingston) April 29, 2014
Former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal:
Way to go, Commissioner Silver! The NBA stands for everybody!
— 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
— Reggie Miller (@ReggieMillerTNT) April 29, 2014
Former NBA player and current analyst Kenny Smith:
Adam silver has shown great leadership
— 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
— Jalen Rose (@JalenRose) April 29, 2014
Dallas Mavericks’ Jose Calderon:
A great powerful stance by the @NBA . Thanks Com. Silver. #together
— José Manuel Calderón (@JmCalderon) April 29, 2014
Mavericks’ Bernard James:
Knicks’ J.R. Smith:
Great move by the @NBA today! #NoPlaceInOurGameForThis #NoPlaceInLifeForThis
— JR Smith (@TheRealJRSmith) April 29, 2014
Warriors’ Harrison Barnes:
Proud of Commissioner Silver and what he did today! Respect him taking a strong stance on such an important issue #zerotolerance
— Harrison Barnes (@hbarnes) 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
— 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
— Dominique Wilkins 🏀 (@DWilkins21) April 29, 2014
NBA legend David Robinson:
Strong leadership from Commissioner Silver! He has my full support.
— David Robinson (@DavidtheAdmiral) April 29, 2014
Dahantay Jones: