HuskyCaucasian Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Apr 29, 2014 -> 01:06 PM) I am in no way defending him or what he said, but does anyone else have a major issue with him being fined for comments made in private that someone illegally recorded without one party being aware? To me, the legality of such a thing seems a bit tenuous Yea, I'm curious how the legality of the recording comes into play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruth05 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Apr 29, 2014 -> 01:06 PM) I am in no way defending him or what he said, but does anyone else have a major issue with him being fined for comments made in private that someone illegally recorded without one party being aware? To me, the legality of such a thing seems a bit tenuous Yea, the guy is a real POS but the legality in all this is very hazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Apr 29, 2014 -> 01:04 PM) Rumor is indefinite suspension and $5million fine. Looks like he will retain ownership, for now. Given how rich Sterling is, fining him $5 million is probably the same as fining me $5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ Apr 29, 2014 -> 01:08 PM) Yea, the guy is a real POS but the legality in all this is very hazy. IMO, he was totally set up, but he's been like this all along and has gotten away with it. Now the bill comes due, as it always does. He's not in a court of law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 QUOTE (chw42 @ Apr 29, 2014 -> 02:07 PM) It's the NBA. It's not like the federal government is fining him. I understand that, but I mean, he never made these comments publicly. The guy could be the biggest asshole ever, and appears to be up there, but I just have a hard time accepting the validity of this sort of punishment for something that was said in the privacy of his own home with only him and his significant other in the room. He should absolutely be strong armed out of the league, there is no question about that, but it's quite unfair to have private words used against you because someone secretly recorded and then released the conversation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Apr 29, 2014 -> 01:12 PM) I understand that, but I mean, he never made these comments publicly. The guy could be the biggest asshole ever, and appears to be up there, but I just have a hard time accepting the validity of this sort of punishment for something that was said in the privacy of his own home with only him and his significant other in the room. He should absolutely be strong armed out of the league, there is no question about that, but it's quite unfair to have private words used against you because someone secretly recorded and then released the conversation He's not going to jail or anything like that. And if they make him sell the team, he still gets $1 billion or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Apr 29, 2014 -> 06:11 PM) IMO, he was totally set up, but he's been like this all along and has gotten away with it. Now the bill comes due, as it always does. He's not in a court of law. Couldn't agree more. This reputation has been around a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clyons Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Banned for Life. $2.5M fine; maximum allowed under league constitution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Apr 29, 2014 -> 01:12 PM) I understand that, but I mean, he never made these comments publicly. The guy could be the biggest asshole ever, and appears to be up there, but I just have a hard time accepting the validity of this sort of punishment for something that was said in the privacy of his own home with only him and his significant other in the room. He should absolutely be strong armed out of the league, there is no question about that, but it's quite unfair to have private words used against you because someone secretly recorded and then released the conversation I don't even know if it's secretly recorded. There was a rumor where Sterling had his girlfriend record their conversations so he can remember what he said (somewhat plausible considering the guy's 80 years old). This could easily be a byproduct of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Being banned for life is great. It'd be even greater if the Hansen/Ballmer group buys the team and moves it to Seattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 And now, the legal fun begins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 See ya later asshole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruth05 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 QUOTE (PlaySumFnJurny @ Apr 29, 2014 -> 01:19 PM) Banned for Life. $2.5M fine; maximum allowed under league constitution. Damn, NBA just washed their hands. done with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 (edited) QUOTE (PlaySumFnJurny @ Apr 29, 2014 -> 01:19 PM) Banned for Life. $2.5M fine; maximum allowed under league constitution. What exactly does "banned" mean? Does he still own the team or are they taking the team away from him? Edit: NVM, looks like he'll have to sell the team. Silver with the Banhammer. Edited April 29, 2014 by chw42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 (edited) QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Apr 29, 2014 -> 01:20 PM) And now, the legal fun begins According to Lester Munson, Sterling doesn't have a leg to stand on. If he wants to take the NBA to court, it's almost guaranteed his suit would be immediately dismissed. Edited April 29, 2014 by Dick Allen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clyons Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 QUOTE (chw42 @ Apr 29, 2014 -> 01:22 PM) What exactly does "banned" mean? Does he still own the team or are they taking the team away from him? He can't have anything to do with it, effective immediately; He can still own it, but they are "trying to force" sale. Not sure what that means, but I think I heard 3/4 vote of other owners can remove him. Presumably, that could come later and today's action is just by the Commissioner's office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCaucasian Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I agree 100% with Commissioner Silvers findings and the actions taken against Donald Sterling— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) April 29, 2014 Several groups with desire to purchase Clippers are already stepping forward, with a bidding war expected to exceed $1 billion for Clippers.— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) April 29, 2014 Adam Silver says the process of forcing Sterling to sell would begin immediately.— Sean Deveney (@SeanDeveney) April 29, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Sounds like a backtrack to me Cuban. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Damn good for the league. I hope they start taking more interest in terrible owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I wish this happened under Stern. He should be the one squirming in the limelight, he oversaw 32 of the 33 years of this assholes ownership Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Great day for the NBA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCaucasian Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 (edited) Forgive me for paraphrasing, i didnt catch the quote word for word: 'If a Clipper is under contract and doesnt feel comfortable playing for the team, we will work with' Edited April 29, 2014 by Athomeboy_2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Apr 29, 2014 -> 01:29 PM) Sounds like a backtrack to me Cuban. Definitely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Apr 29, 2014 -> 01:29 PM) Forgive me for paraphrasing, i didnt catch the quote word for word: 'If a Clipper is under contract and doesnt feel comfortable playing for the team, we will work with' Screw Melo, GarPax needs Blake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCaucasian Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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