According to CNN reports: Donald Sterling has been given a lifetime ban from the National Basketball Association and $2.5 Million fine over racist remarks used by Sterling. Basketball Commissioner Adam Silver Stated that the NBA will begin the process to force Sterling to sell the Los Angeles Clippers team. Donald Sterling, who has owned the Clippers since the 1980s, came under fire when TMZ posted a 10 minute recording on April 9 of Sterling and his girlfriend in which racial statements were used. Sterling has admitted that it was him on the recording. The Los Angeles Clippers organization are now faced with many sponsors such Adidas who are suspending their marketing sponsorships.
Sadly, this is the world we live in today and we cannot ignore that racism still exist!! This is another example that it does!
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