So long, Sterling!
Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling has been suspended indefinitely by the NBA, according to league commissioner Adam Silver. He also must pay a $2.5 million dollar fine -- the maximum amount allowed by the NBA.
"When specific evidence was brought to the NBA, we acted," Silver said in during a press conference Tuesday. "Mr. Sterling has acknowledged that it was his voice on the tape."
Silver's decision comes just three days after TMZ Sports posted audio of Sterling making racist comments to his girlfriend, Vanessa Stiviano. In the phone recording, the 80-year-old criticizes his 31-year-old girlfriend for posting photos of herself with black people on Instagram -- including a snapshot with NBA legend Magic Johnson.
Several celebrities took to Twitter Tuesday to comment on Sterling's suspension.
One less dickhead @rosemcgowan
Wow. Banned for LIFE. Well done #AdamSilver
@kerrywashington
There is no amount of money that excludes you from treating other people with respect. Thank you, Adam Silver. @TheEllenShow
I will always be a Knicks fan, but I am a business man. @iamdiddy
Banning Sterling!! Commissioner Silver hit a three-pointer. LLAP
@TheRealNimoy
Commissioner Silver thank you for protecting our beautiful and powerful league!! Great leader!! #BiggerThanBasketball #StriveForGreatness
@KingJames
Way to go, Commissioner Silver! The NBA stands for everybody!
@SHAQ
Commissioner Silver showed great leadership in banning LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life.
@MagicJohnson
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