Earlier this week, Donald Sterling, the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, made racial remarks that were recorded in an audio tapping. The remarks made by Sterling not only upset millions of basketball fans across the country, but also many of the players on his own team. Due to the fact that most of the players who participate in this sport are predominantly African American, many individuals feel that Donald Sterling should not be welcome in the sport of basketball. The remarks made by Sterling were directed towards his former girlfriend and he stated, "It bothers me a lot that you want to broadcast that you're associating with black people." The statements made by Sterling were completely uncalled for and offended many people in the sport of basketball. In response to his remarks, the players on his team protested by wearing their shirts inside out and hiding the team logo. Due to the many people that were hurt by Sterling's actions, I think it would be the best thing for himself and the sport of basketball if he were to sell the team.
The focus remains entirely on the necessity of accountability within the league. Conversations with other fans confirm that the values Sterling displayed have no place in professional sports.
April 28, 2014
The momentum behind this call for accountability has reached a point where it can no longer be ignored by those in positions of power. It is clear that the standard for leadership in sports must be higher than what we have witnessed recently. We are now focusing our attention on ensuring these sentiments reach the league offices.
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Lisa Reyes
12 years ago
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Long overdue. He has been a stain on that franchise for years anyway.
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Mike Bell
12 years ago
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How is this guy still allowed to own a team in 2014?? Get him out now.
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Marcus Osei
12 years ago
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The players deserve better than this. He needs to go.
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Sarah Velez
12 years ago
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Absolutely disgusting comments. No place for this kind of person in the NBA or anywhere else. SELL THE TEAM DONALD.
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Derek Lloyd
12 years ago
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Not a fan of the clips but wow. The stuff he said is just straight up hateful. Bye bye Donald!!
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Jason Pierce
12 years ago
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Bout time someone did something about this clown. ridiculous.
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Earlier this week, Donald Sterling, the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, made racial remarks that were recorded in an audio tapping. The remarks made by Sterling not only upset millions of basketball fans across the country, but also many of the players on his own team. Due to the fact that most of the players who participate in this sport are predominantly African American, many individuals feel that Donald Sterling should not be welcome in the sport of basketball. The remarks made by Sterling were directed towards his former girlfriend and he stated, "It bothers me a lot that you want to broadcast that you're associating with black people." The statements made by Sterling were completely uncalled for and offended many people in the sport of basketball. In response to his remarks, the players on his team protested by wearing their shirts inside out and hiding the team logo. Due to the many people that were hurt by Sterling's actions, I think it would be the best thing for himself and the sport of basketball if he were to sell the team.
The focus remains entirely on the necessity of accountability within the league. Conversations with other fans confirm that the values Sterling displayed have no place in professional sports.
April 28, 2014
The momentum behind this call for accountability has reached a point where it can no longer be ignored by those in positions of power. It is clear that the standard for leadership in sports must be higher than what we have witnessed recently. We are now focusing our attention on ensuring these sentiments reach the league offices.
6 Comments
L
Lisa Reyes
12 years ago
Featured
Long overdue. He has been a stain on that franchise for years anyway.
M
Mike Bell
12 years ago
Featured
How is this guy still allowed to own a team in 2014?? Get him out now.
M
Marcus Osei
12 years ago
Featured
The players deserve better than this. He needs to go.
S
Sarah Velez
12 years ago
Featured
Absolutely disgusting comments. No place for this kind of person in the NBA or anywhere else. SELL THE TEAM DONALD.
D
Derek Lloyd
12 years ago
Featured
Not a fan of the clips but wow. The stuff he said is just straight up hateful. Bye bye Donald!!
J
Jason Pierce
12 years ago
Featured
Bout time someone did something about this clown. ridiculous.
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Long overdue. He has been a stain on that franchise for years anyway.