LA Clippers

[Pete]

Let's see if Donald pockets this almost $2 billion payday or chooses to fight just because he's an evil jackass.

Evil jackass it is (which I never really doubted):




Donald Sterling says he won't sell
Updated: July 9, 2014, 8:33 PM ET
Associated Press

LOS ANGELES -- A raging Donald Sterling denounced his wife, her lawyers and the NBA from the witness stand and said he would never sell the Los Angeles Clippers.

Sterling, his voice rising to a shout in an otherwise quiet courtroom Wednesday, vowed to spend the rest of his life suing the league.

Sterling said his wife, Shelly, had deceived him, that she was not capable of understanding the family trust, and that he did not authorize her to strike a deal to sell the team.

He was followed to the witness stand by Shelly Sterling, who declared her love for him, but says she was convinced he needed to be examined for Alzheimer's disease

As she was leaving the witness stand for the day, she tried to approach her husband in the audience. But he shouted "get away, from me you pig!"

[Laramie]

Donald Sterling's has this obsession to dominate and be in control of everything and everyone; one who micromanages as the one and only megalomaniac. He is the ultimate decision-maker (puppet master) who has to place his stamp of approval (good housekeeping seal) on society. He'll sink the whole ship to prove his point--there isn't anyone who can 'tell me what to do' attitude would be a description of California's version of 'The Donald'.

Sure there are probably NBA owners with issues. Let's be real; if Donald Sterling is going to throw stones, he shouldn't stand to close to the rock pile.

Sterling has been offered $2 billion for the Clippers; he should consider that offer and move on.

Don't be surprise if Ballmer attempts to relocate the Clippers to Seattle...

"Oklahoma City looks oh-so pretty... ...as I get my kicks on Route 66." --Nat King Cole.

[OSUMom]

I don't know. I think the guy is bonkers and taking him to court is almost like shooting an unarmed man. It's kind of embarrassing at this point.

[ylouder]

I don't know. I think the guy is bonkers and taking him to court is almost like shooting an unarmed man. It's kind of embarrassing at this point.

I think you summed it up good - Its kind of embarrassing at this point.

We all just need to let him fade away.

[Pete]

I don't know. I think the guy is bonkers and taking him to court is almost like shooting an unarmed man. It's kind of embarrassing at this point.

He's always been like this.

He is more evil than crazy.

[Easy180]

He's always been like this.

He is more evil than crazy.

Is he at least a little funny like Mr. Burns?

[ljbab728]

Sterling loses the first round of this fight.

Judge rules against Donald Sterling in attempt to block sale of Los Angeles Clippers - ESPN Los Angeles

And in a side note for the Clippers.

Blake Griffin of Los Angeles Clippers has small fracture in his back - ESPN Los Angeles

[Laramie]

Wish Kevin Durant would decide to give it up. He has shown his allegiance to the United States with representation in previous FIBA World Cups. There are more than enough players available to make the U.S. competitive.

"Oklahoma City looks oh-so pretty... ...as I get my kicks on Route 66." --Nat King Cole.

[ljbab728]

The sale to Ballmer is complete even though some lawsuits still pend.

Steve Ballmer officially new owner of Los Angeles Clippers - ESPN Los Angeles

[Pete]

This is very good news.

The evil Donald Sterling can do all his suing while the Clippers and NBA can carry on with their business.

[Snowman]

This is very good news.

The evil Donald Sterling can do all his suing while the Clippers and NBA can carry on with their business.

Well for a team Owner, this is as good a situation as you can walk into. It would almost take concerted effort to look bad compared to the previous owner, the team and coach are set, their in city rival shot them-self in the foot for the next two years with Kobe Bryant's contract.

[ljbab728]

And do you suppose the people in Seattle are jumping up and down with glee?

[Urbanized]

No. Ballmer has unequivocally stated there is zero chance of moving the team to Seattle. For one thing, he has too much money in it. But he will be a Seattle advocate. Sonics fans are now banking on expansion, with league rumors regarding Seattle and Louisville gaining some steam.

[Bellaboo]

And do you suppose the people in Seattle are jumping up and down with glee?

Too much money in LA, plus they have long term sponserships in LA. I read where he would not move them.

[Laramie]

No supersonic surprise, an owner would be foolish to say that he's going to move the franchise. Haven't we witnessed this as recipients of the Supersonics?

Ballmer took possession of the playbook left by the Oklahoma Raiders (Bennett, McClendon & Company) of the Emerald City.

Demand that you have your own new arena; then when those concessions aren't met, exclaim that nearby Anaheim's aging Pond is not an option. The final stage, apply for relocation to the NBA to move the franchise to Seattle where they have a new arena with one tenant to compete with--the NHL...

...Then, there are those who are familiar with Steve Ballmer? Ballmer is use to dodging more than questions...

Gotta love him, Steve Ballmer will make a great NBA owner!

Seattle Supersonics vs. Oklahoma City Thunder will be the most blood-thirsty rivalry in the NBA. It will make the old CHL Tulsa Ice Oilers vs. Oklahoma City Blazers' arch rivalry look like a mosquito bite.

"Oklahoma City looks oh-so pretty... ...as I get my kicks on Route 66." --Nat King Cole.

[Snowman]

No supersonic surprise, an owner would be foolish to say that he's going to move the franchise. Haven't we witnessed this as recipients of the Supersonics?

Ballmer took possession of the playbook left by the Oklahoma Raiders (Bennett, McClendon & Company) of the Emerald City. ...

While Ballmer has enough money that I could see him doing it if he wants to, with what happened last year he is going to have to wait a few years to try before the league would even consider it, granted they need time to build a stadium anyway.

[betts]

While Ballmer has enough money that I could see him doing it if he wants to, with what happened last year he is going to have to wait a few years to try before the league would even consider it, granted they need time to build a stadium anyway.

That's definitely my bold prediction though. He could even do what Bennett/Presti were accused of doing and jettison all the good players, tank the team and point to the poor support LA is giving them. Meanwhile Chris Hansen is getting a stadium in Seattle built and LA has two teams - do they really need that many? 10 years from now I could totally see that happening. Ballmer gives back to the city of Seattle what he let go for $350 million when the Sonics left. What a legacy!

[Snowman]

That's definitely my bold prediction though. He could even do what Bennett/Presti were accused of doing and jettison all the good players, tank the team and point to the poor support LA is giving them. Meanwhile Chris Hansen is getting a stadium in Seattle built and LA has two teams - do they really need that many? 10 years from now I could totally see that happening. Ballmer gives back to the city of Seattle what he let go for $350 million when the Sonics left. What a legacy!

He might as well just take the good players (unless the team is just due for a restructuring at the time), it would be hard to out tank the Sterling era, which was still well attended.