The words of LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling has reminded us that racism is alive and well and sadly now we have another case to report.
(Photos) NBA: Clippers Dump Their Shooting Shirts, Wear Blank Ones & Black Arm Bands
Everyone was wondering what the Clippers would do today during game 4 against the Warriors following the disturbing racist audio of their owner Donald Sterling. Many suggested they protest and sit the game out but after a team discussion they decided against it. Instead they dumped their “Clippers” embossed shooting shirts on center court and turned their other warm up shirts inside out so they looked like regular generic red shirts. In addition to that they wore black arm bands, black socks and Chris Paul wore black shooting sleeves in protest.
NBA: NAACP No Longer Giving Donald Sterling Lifetime Achievement Award
Amid news of Donald Sterling’s racist remarks towards black people, what was even more shocking is that he was soon to be awarded a Lifetime Achievement award from the NAACP. What’s even worse is this would have been the second time he would get the award in six years from the LA chapter. Of course after the backlash from the audio and the news of the pending award spreading, the NAACP has decided against it.
NBA: Michael Jordan Says He’s Disgusted & Outraged By Donald Sterling’s Remarks
Many people have spoken out against Donald Sterling’s racist comments towards black people. Influential people such as Lebron James, Kobe Bryant and even the President of the United States Barack Obama denounced Sterling’s deplorable remarks. Legendary player and now owner of the Charlotte Bobcats, Michael Jordan declined to comment yesterday before their game against the Heat but today he released a powerful statement.
NBA: Lebron James Responds to Reports of His Michael Jordan Stare Down
During the third quarter of the Miami Heat’s win over the Charlotte Bobcats, Lebron James threw down an emphatic dunk and appeared to stare down Michael Jordan. Of course the story made big headlines but James refutes the allegation.
NBA: Damian Lillard Says Donald Sterling ‘Probably Not the Only One That Feels That Way’
Damian Lillard isn’t alone in this sentiment. As news spread about Clippers owner Donald Sterling’s racist comments, there was a wide spread belief that Sterling is one of many.
