NBA personalities respond to Adam Silver’s ruling on Donald Sterling on Twitter
By Mike Dyce
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: