April 28, 201412 yr Is it really fair to force someone to sell their business b/c he privately told his mistress, who is half black, he didn't want her to bring black guys to his basketball game b/c of social issues in seats I'm sure he provided? He is a total waste of a human. No arguing that, but he always has been and it's just now a major issue? He was speaking in private to his mistress or so he believed. The fact there is proof of said private conversation changes the game.
April 28, 201412 yr Another thing I could see happening is in the offseason the Clippers players refusing to show up until Sterling is gone. If they breach the contracts, what's the financial penalty?
April 28, 201412 yr I am curious to see how many sponsors of the Clippers bail on Sterling. Why would anyone sponsor them at this point?
April 28, 201412 yr State Farm, Kia, Carmax , and Virgin Airlines have bailed on the Clippers. Edited April 28, 201412 yr by Clyde
April 28, 201412 yr Another thing I could see happening is in the offseason the Clippers players refusing to show up until Sterling is gone. If they breach the contracts, what's the financial penalty? Per the article I posted in page 4. Clippers players would send a powerful message to Sterling by boycotting a game. Such a maneuver, however, would be in direct violation of their employment contracts. The players would be suspended by the NBA and potentially face significant fines, especially since the NBA would have to refund money to those fans buying tickets. It is worth noting, however, that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits employers from fining individuals for opposing discrimination. NBA contracts can also not "contract around" civil rights protections, meaning NBA players who boycott games over an owners' racism may be protected under the law.
April 28, 201412 yr Per the article I posted in page 4. Clippers players would send a powerful message to Sterling by boycotting a game. Such a maneuver, however, would be in direct violation of their employment contracts. The players would be suspended by the NBA and potentially face significant fines, especially since the NBA would have to refund money to those fans buying tickets. It is worth noting, however, that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits employers from fining individuals for opposing discrimination. NBA contracts can also not "contract around" civil rights protections, meaning NBA players who boycott games over an owners' racism may be protected under the law. Then there we have it. That's the quickest, easiest way to get rid of him.
April 28, 201412 yr Then there we have it. That's the quickest, easiest way to get rid of him. How did these players who may boycott suffer discrimination from a legal perspective? Did Sterling pay them less? Did he not let them on the team? Did he make them sit in the back of the bus?
April 28, 201412 yr If they decided to boycott the game it wouldn't impact their careers one iota in a negative way. They would forever be part of NBA and American "lore" for their stand against racial hatred. The positive impact of not playing would far outweigh any potential negative backlash and continue for the rest of their lives. Not talking about their careers being impacted, just talking about maybe the only chance a player has to win a title...I know I'm not saying they would win it this year but you know what I mean. Basically why punish the players is my point.
April 28, 201412 yr Not talking about their careers being impacted, just talking about maybe the only chance a player has to win a title...I know I'm not saying they would win it this year but you know what I mean. Basically why punish the players is my point. Making a stand is worth more than a title to most I would assume.
April 28, 201412 yr How did these players who may boycott suffer discrimination from a legal perspective? Did Sterling pay them less? Did he not let them on the team? Did he make them sit in the back of the bus? It says "opposing discrimination". It doesn't say "discriminating against them". Would you agree that his comments were discriminating?
April 28, 201412 yr The fact there is proof of said private conversation changes the game. This is minor compared to his past racist activities. It's a blip. Not only did the NBA not force him out then they cheated the Lakers out of a fair trade to obtain Chris Paul only to ship him to the Clippers. They really going to take a stand now after allowing him to stay on board for this long?
April 28, 201412 yr Making a stand is worth more than a title to most I would assume. 30 years from now I think the player would rather have a title and ring. Their boycott won't make affect what the outcome will end up being imo. Not saying a boycott wouldn't be awesome, just that this thing is so big now that something will be done whether they boycott or not imo.
April 28, 201412 yr 30 years from now I think the player would rather have a title and ring. Their boycott won't make affect what the outcome will end up being imo. Not saying a boycott wouldn't be awesome, just that this thing is so big now that something will be done whether they boycott or not imo. Very valid point. It's why my initial point was the Clippers and Warriors teams should jointly refuse to play. If neither team takes the court, they can't make them both forfeit.
April 28, 201412 yr Is it really fair to force someone to sell their business b/c he privately told his mistress, who is half black, he didn't want her to bring black guys to his basketball game b/c of social issues in seats I'm sure he provided? He is a total waste of a human. No arguing that, but he always has been and it's just now a major issue? He was speaking in private to his mistress or so he believed. The other owners have every right to pressure him out just as much as he has every right to be a racist piece of crap.
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