Posts Tagged ‘Donald Sterling’
Turner: Clips will be mess if Sterling sticks around
Los Angeles Times Clippers reporter Broderick Turner joined the show to talk about Donald Sterling and the possible ramifications if he doesn’t give up the team before the season starts. Turner said the players haven’t seriously considered the possibility Sterling will still be there when the season starts. “Most of the guys are just working…
Read MoreDarren Rovell explains why Clippers went for $2 Billion
ESPN business insider Darren Rovell joined the show to talk about Steve Ballmer’s purchase of the Clippers. Rovell explained how the deal went down and what Ballmer was likely thinking and how he out-big other parties. Rovell explained that the value of the Clippers appeared to be much lower then what Ballmer did. “There’s no…
Read MoreMichael McCann explains Donald Sterling’s options
Sports Illustrated legal analyst Michael McCann joined the show to talk about the latest news on the NBA taking the Clippers away from Donald Sterling and his options. McCann talked about the Sterlings’ legal options — which could work if he fights hard enough. He even said Sterling could put other owners on the stand…
Read MoreMichael McCann on Sterling’s legal strategy
SI.com legal analyst Michael McCann joined the show to talk about Donald Sterling and whether he’ll be able to fight the NBA’s decision to take the Clippers away from him. McCann talked about Sterling’s potential strategies, including the possibility he’ll point to mental infirmity.
Read MoreCharles Barkley: Sterling will have no choice but to sell
TNT’s Charles Barkley joined the show to talk about Donald Sterling and the NBA playoffs. Barkley said that Sterling has to sell because he won’t have a team. “If Donald Sterling owns the Clippers when the season starts next year, no Black player will play there.” Barkley said that we shouldn’t underestimate the players –…
Read MoreReggie Miller: Both Clippers and Warriors were ready to walk
TNT’s Reggie Miller joined the show to talk about calling the Clippers-Warriors game last night. “If he didn’t come out swinging hard, I really do believe the players weren’t going to play,” Miller said. Miller said that they didn’t have a contingency plan if the Clippers and Warriors didn’t play. Miller clarified that both teams…
Read MoreKevin Johnson: Adam Silver an “American hero”
Sacramento Mayor and acting NBA Players Association Kevin Johnson joined the show to talk about Donald Sterling and commissioner Dan asked Johnson if he thought the penalty for Sterling was appropriate. “Very, very, very appropriate,” Johnson said. Johnson was very happy with Adam Silver. “I think in that one moment, Commissioner Silver became an American…
Read MoreReggie Miller: Clippers need to start over
TNT’s Reggie Miller joined the show to talk about Donald Sterling, the playoffs and more. Miller said it will be very hard for the players to compete and make a stand on Sterling. “You really play for your fans,” Miller said. “You don’t play for your owner.” Miller said he wouldn’t fault Doc Rivers or…
Read MoreWojnarowski on how NBA can expel Sterling
Yahoo’s Adrian Wojnarowski joined the show to talk about the latest news on Clippers owner Donald Sterling. Wojnarowski weighed in on what he thinks will happen:“The two possibilities are: 1) the Nuclear option … gather NBA owners and try to oust Donald Sterling. … They’d need 24 out of the 29 other owners to vote…
Read MoreMark Jackson: Clippers fans shouldn’t show up
Golden State Warriors coach Mark Jackson joined the show to talk about Donald Sterling’s remarks and the series against the Clippers. Jackson said that he couldn’t coach for Sterling. And he said that the scandal was a distraction for him on Sunday – and for everyone else involved in the game. “I sensed it was…
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