OT - Clippers Owner Donald Sterling to GF -- Don't Bring Black People to My Games

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Will Sterling be owner of the Clips on Nov. 1?

  1. yes, he'll still be owner (Sterlng Wins, at least temporarily)

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  2. no, he'll be ousted (Sterling Loses)

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    25.0%

  3. no, but he'll make an exorbitant amount of dough in the sale (Sterling basically wins)

    18 vote(s)
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  1. Nikolokolus

    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    Re: Mark Cuban's Comments on Sterling

    Sterling is a franchisee, it's not "his" business, so much as his business is part of a larger whole, whose brand and image are potentially being damaged by the actions of one member.

    I say let him keep his team, but eject the Clippers from the league and make them an independent entity. This might also void all of his current contracts that exist outside of the collective bargaining agreement.
     
    Nikolokolus, Apr 29, 2014
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  2. blue32

    blue32 Who wants a mustache ride?

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    Re: Mark Cuban's Comments on Sterling

    Damn.............. yowza and shes bangin that old wrinkley dude? wow.
     
    blue32, Apr 29, 2014
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  3. maxiep

    maxiep RIP Dr. Jack

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    What I'd like to hear Silver say

    I would like for him to say that--if these statements are true--it's not for the other NBA owners to throw him out of the league. This is a league by and for the fans. The fans should decide the punishment.

    There are two teams in Los Angeles, and the fans can choose which one to support. The fans can see which companies continue to support the Clippers and can decide whether or not to patronize those companies. The fans can decide whether or not to spend their money on those games and that apparel.

    Any result in declining revenue from the Clipper franchise year over year will be calculated in any revenue sharing and will be directly reduced from the Clipper franchise and hence will be reduced from Mr. Sterling's payout.

    As for the Clipper players and employees, I think the NBA should allow them freedom to speak their mind about their employer and defend them against any fines Mr. Sterling may choose to levy. If there are any limits on what the players may say that is in their contract, those clauses will be temporarily suspended for the Clipper players.

    In the interim, Mr. Sterling is suspended from the franchise indefinitely until a thorough investigation can be done. I would put that investigation on a slow boat, so it lasts until he dies.

    Anything that the NBA discovers in their investigation will be shared with any team sponsor as well as made public. If the sponsors decide to sue to end their sponsorship agreements with the team, the NBA will not stand with the Clippers.

    Starting next year, all national telecasts in which the Clippers play will be cancelled and replaced with another team. Furthermore, no Clipper uniform will appear in any NBA commercial.

    If Mr. Sterling chooses to sell the team, the NBA will assist him in any way possible and these sanctions will end.

    In other words, let the fans decide the punishment. The owners simply circle the wagons and leave him out of the circle. What happens to Donald Sterling is none of their concern.
     
    maxiep, Apr 29, 2014
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  4. maxiep

    maxiep RIP Dr. Jack

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    Re: Mark Cuban's Comments on Sterling

    She's a whore, plainly and simply.
     
    maxiep, Apr 29, 2014
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    Denny Crane It's not even loaded! Staff Member Administrator

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    Re: Mark Cuban's Comments on Sterling

    Well we have learned to love Black people but we still hate Mexicans so at least we still got that going for us. Otherwise I agree with you for once.
     
    cmeese47, Apr 29, 2014
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  8. PtldPlatypus

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    Re: Mark Cuban's Comments on Sterling

    Again, the terms are "ethical" and "reasonable", specifically in relation to how he "conducts business". You're suggesting that those terms can be stretched to include "representation to the public", ie, "public image". That would be an absolutely horrible precedent to set.

    Mark Cuban criticizing the officials too much? Giving the league a black eye--strip him of his franchise.
    Dan Gilbert issues a statement criticizing Lebron leaving Cleveland? Makes him look petty--strip him of his franchise
    Mikhail Prokhorov spends $100M+ on a bunch of aging vets? Makes him look stupid--strip him of his franchise
    Joshua Harris allows moves to blatantly tank? Put a bad product on the floor--strip him of his franchise
    Maloof Brothers have the Kings miss the playoffs 9 years in a row?--strip them of their franchise

    There are myriad ways that an owner can cause his franchise to look bad, without those constituting unethical or unreasonable business practices. Even when they have--such as the Wolves colluding with Joe Smith to circumvent the salary cap--the league never attempted to strip an owner of his franchise. To do it now, in light of prior precedent, would be unsupportable legally.
     
    PtldPlatypus, Apr 29, 2014
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  9. cmeese47

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    Re: Mark Cuban's Comments on Sterling

    Does anyone else hope that Silver comes out to pick a bail of cotton as his entrance music for the press conference?
     
    cmeese47, Apr 29, 2014
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    Re: Mark Cuban's Comments on Sterling

    One thing's for sure....It makes it easier for Magic Johnson to buy the team.
     
    BigGameDamian, Apr 29, 2014
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    Re: Mark Cuban's Comments on Sterling

    Hmmm... makes me wonder what equipment and setting was used for the "recordings". I hope they don't find 18 minutes of dictation missing during the investigation....... Clippergate?
     
    Mote, Apr 29, 2014
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  13. EL PRESIDENTE

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    Re: Mark Cuban's Comments on Sterling

    That's just fucking stupid and shortsighted. And probably grounds for a very strong lawsuit on behalf of Sterling.

    As I stated, these were private thoughts and conversations, not directives aimed at anyone nor a policy of the ownership to any employees. There is no culture of racism in the organization because it is singularly contained with one man and with him sharing a thought with a person not affiliated with the organization in any capacity.

    We live in a society where one's opinions on an issue can now be interpreted as bigoted with them actually being so (i.e. opposing Same Sex marriage). This is the slippery slope. Can a league destroy one's business based on private opinions he held in private?
     
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    EL PRESIDENTE, Apr 29, 2014
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    Re: What I'd like to hear Silver say

    I just think it's time for the Seattle Clippers to make their NBA debut next season
     
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    Re: How would you protest?

    I mentioned in another thread that I hope the guy who wanted to buy the Kings, buys the Clippers and moves them to Seattle where they won't have to share an arena and where Blake Griffin is as far away from commercial TV as possible
     
    riverman, Apr 29, 2014
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  16. BBert

    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    Re: Mark Cuban's Comments on Sterling

    Or not, who knows. Her jewelry alone (in that picture) is worth more than I make in a year though.
     
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    maxiep RIP Dr. Jack

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    Re: Mark Cuban's Comments on Sterling

    One thing about which you can be certain, is that Sterling is going to sue regardless. He was an ambulance chaser before he was a developer. And in real estate, EVERYONE sues.
     
    maxiep, Apr 29, 2014
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    Re: Mark Cuban's Comments on Sterling

    And after the offseason, he'll probably look to bring another lawsuit claiming collusion by the players association if there is lots of talk about not wanting to play there, or anybody demanding out.
     
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    maxiep RIP Dr. Jack

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    Re: What I'd like to hear Silver say

    I would be interested to see the lease agreement the Clips have with Staples. I'm sure the L*kers would like to have the LA market to themselves and there are a number of attractive markets that would want the Clippers. Seattle, St. Louis, Kansas City, Vancouver and San Diego come to mind.
     
    maxiep, Apr 29, 2014
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  20. EL PRESIDENTE

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    Re: Mark Cuban's Comments on Sterling

    Sterling has to realize that the Clippers are a billion dollar franchise at this moment. Every month he waits, he will lose $100 million in value as players/coaches/staff walk out or try to get out of playing for him.
     
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