NFL players, executives and owners react to Donald Sterling lifetime ban

p Apr 29, 2014; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver addresses the media regarding the investigation involving Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling (not pictured) at New York Hilton Midtown. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Donald Sterling is banned for life from the NBA after racist comments were revealed over the weekend and league commissioner Adam Silver dropped the hammer on the Los Angeles Clippers owner–for now–and the reaction wasn’t just limited to the NBA world as the NFL community reacted with praise for Silver’s decision.

Executive Director of the NFL player’s association, DeMaurice Smith, said there was no room for racists in sport.

Credit to NBA players, the NBA community and Adam Silver for coming together and acting quickly. No room for racists in sport.
— DeMaurice Smith (@demauricesmith) April 29, 2014

Seahawks owner and also owner of the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers, Paul Allen, supports the action and praised the league’s leadership.

I completely support NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s decisive action on the Sterling issue. Great leadership and the league is in good hands.
— Paul Allen (@PaulGAllen) April 29, 2014

Adam Silver ain't playin no games! Game. Set. Match. Thank you for playing Sterling #aintnobodygottimeforracism
— Aaron Williams (@ajwilliams23) April 29, 2014

Wow. Commissioner Silver dropping the hammer down. I see you NBA.
— OSI (@OsiUmenyiora) April 29, 2014

The NBA Commissioner, Adam Silver step up in a Big way today. He showed great Leadership and defiantly earned my respect as an athlete.
— Willie Colon (@willcolon66) April 29, 2014

Great Job, on the decision today by Adam Silver. I felt the force in his voice when he said "Banned for Life"... More work to be done tho!
— Darrius Heyward-Bey (@theDHB85) April 29, 2014

Hats off to ADAM SIVLER.. There will be dozens of billionaires bidding on the LA CLIPPERS. Just raised the bar for all commissioners
— Antonio Pierce (@AntonioPierce) April 29, 2014

Nba Commish last name might be Silver, but he was gold today. His justice was swift and harsh. NBA you're in gr8 hands. 👍👍.
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) April 29, 2014

My personal favorite is from the Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe as the justice was swift and harsh as it needed to be. The league is in great hands with Adam Silver as its commissioner and after only being on the job since the start of the year has already cemented his legacy in NBA history with this unprecedented decision.