Sterling refuses to pay fine, plans to sue NBA

[Statistikhengst]

Reports: Donald Sterling refuses to pay fine, threatens to sue NBA - CNN.com


Ok, Sterling,

 

[Meathead]

He has got one hell of a case and the means to pursue it.

 

[MeBelle]

CNN has not independently confirmed the reports.

 

[jillian]

Reports: Donald Sterling refuses to pay fine, threatens to sue NBA - CNN.com


Ok, Sterling,

good luck with that

 

[Skull Pilot]

Really what can they do to him if he refuses to pay?

Nothing.

 

[hangover]

Sterling may sue the NBA for invasion of privacy and slander, for making a private conversation public. Using a blackmail and extortion, in order to take his ownership could cost the NBA not only hundreds of millions, but also fan support. The reality is, without white fans, the NBA will probably go broke, if the black players are perceived to be trying a hostile takeover.

 

[martybegan]

Really what can they do to him if he refuses to pay?

Nothing.

The NBA was hoping the media blitz and the pleas from people for him to step down quietly would sway him to just disappear. That isn't going to happen.

The biggest problem for the NBA is that they made it seem the issue was settled, when it clearly isn't even close to being settled. They went with the twitter timeline, less than a week from issue to resolution, and did not realize the real world (and especially the legal world) work far slower.

I also have a stinking suspicion that they do not have the votes among the owners to get rid of him. If they had the votes, they would have held it.

 

[hangover]

Really what can they do to him if he refuses to pay?

Nothing.

The NBA was hoping the media blitz and the pleas from people for him to step down quietly would sway him to just disappear. That isn't going to happen.

The biggest problem for the NBA is that they made it seem the issue was settled, when it clearly isn't even close to being settled. They went with the twitter timeline, less than a week from issue to resolution, and did not realize the real world (and especially the legal world) work far slower.

I also have a stinking suspicion that they do not have the votes among the owners to get rid of him. If they had the votes, they would have held it.

If the owners vote to take Sterling's team, they vote to make it possible to have "their" teams taken. The commissioner will probably taken out.

 

[martybegan]

Really what can they do to him if he refuses to pay?

Nothing.

The NBA was hoping the media blitz and the pleas from people for him to step down quietly would sway him to just disappear. That isn't going to happen.

The biggest problem for the NBA is that they made it seem the issue was settled, when it clearly isn't even close to being settled. They went with the twitter timeline, less than a week from issue to resolution, and did not realize the real world (and especially the legal world) work far slower.

I also have a stinking suspicion that they do not have the votes among the owners to get rid of him. If they had the votes, they would have held it.

If the owners vote to take Sterling's team, they vote to make it possible to have "their" teams taken. The commissioner will probably taken out.

The rules clearly state that the owners can hold such a vote. The problem becomes the reason why he is being removed, and is the reason solid enough to withstand court challenges.

 

[dilloduck]

Really what can they do to him if he refuses to pay?

Nothing.

The NBA was hoping the media blitz and the pleas from people for him to step down quietly would sway him to just disappear. That isn't going to happen.

The biggest problem for the NBA is that they made it seem the issue was settled, when it clearly isn't even close to being settled. They went with the twitter timeline, less than a week from issue to resolution, and did not realize the real world (and especially the legal world) work far slower.

I also have a stinking suspicion that they do not have the votes among the owners to get rid of him. If they had the votes, they would have held it.

If the owners vote to take Sterling's team, they vote to make it possible to have "their" teams taken. The commissioner will probably taken out.

Absolutely and how many skeletons do they have in their closets ??

 

[FJO]

Sterling was assessed a fine by the sickeningly quick knee-jerk reaction of a politically correct weasel of a commissioner.

Al Sharpton has never been assessed a fine for being racist.
Louis Farrakhan has never been assessed a fine for being racist.
Jesse Jackson has never been assessed a fine for being racist.
A long succession of leaders of NAACP has never been assessed a fine for being racist.

When the above mentioned worthies pay their fine for being REAL, genuine racists, maybe then Sterling should pay his fine.

And of course the above mentioned worthies would pay their fine by money obtained by black mail and shake downs, while Sterling worked for and earned his.

 

[Katzndogz]

Sterling's attorney is Max Blecher, who I know. The NBA is going to be in the fight of their life. Max is a bulldog.

 

[Pennywise]

When does the rubber-faced **** get charged for releasing the tapes?

 

[dilloduck]

Magic Johnson is going to pray for him. Better not call him a Christian nutter or they might take something of yours away ---

 

[Katzndogz]

The NBA is making a mistake. First they picked on a very old man. An ex litigator himself who likely appreciates the excitement and challenge of a good courtroom battle. He has billions of dollars to fritter away on anything that suits his fancy. This rush of adrenaline will likely prolong his life. This isn't Paula Deen. There will be no tearful apologies to keep a business going.

There is supposed to be punishment so harsh for the most trivial comments, that no one would DARE to challenge black people or what they want.

 

[Plasmaball]

Sure this will go over well

 

[Asclepias]

Really what can they do to him if he refuses to pay?

Nothing.

Deduct it from the sale of his team.

 

[AceRothstein]

Sterling may sue the NBA for invasion of privacy and slander, for making a private conversation public. Using a blackmail and extortion, in order to take his ownership could cost the NBA not only hundreds of millions, but also fan support. The reality is, without white fans, the NBA will probably go broke, if the black players are perceived to be trying a hostile takeover.

It wasn't the NBA that made the private conversation public, that was Sterling's ex-gf. I don't think the NBA is going to lose white fans over this, everyone I know no matter their background thinks Sterling is an asshole.

 

[Asclepias]

The NBA was hoping the media blitz and the pleas from people for him to step down quietly would sway him to just disappear. That isn't going to happen.

The biggest problem for the NBA is that they made it seem the issue was settled, when it clearly isn't even close to being settled. They went with the twitter timeline, less than a week from issue to resolution, and did not realize the real world (and especially the legal world) work far slower.

I also have a stinking suspicion that they do not have the votes among the owners to get rid of him. If they had the votes, they would have held it.

If the owners vote to take Sterling's team, they vote to make it possible to have "their" teams taken. The commissioner will probably taken out.

The rules clearly state that the owners can hold such a vote. The problem becomes the reason why he is being removed, and is the reason solid enough to withstand court challenges.

You obviously have no knowledge of how these things work. Its pretty simple. He smeared the league and put them in a bad light. He will be voted out in July.

 

[AceRothstein]

Really what can they do to him if he refuses to pay?

Nothing.

The NBA was hoping the media blitz and the pleas from people for him to step down quietly would sway him to just disappear. That isn't going to happen.

The biggest problem for the NBA is that they made it seem the issue was settled, when it clearly isn't even close to being settled. They went with the twitter timeline, less than a week from issue to resolution, and did not realize the real world (and especially the legal world) work far slower.

I also have a stinking suspicion that they do not have the votes among the owners to get rid of him. If they had the votes, they would have held it.

They have the votes, they wouldn't have announced he was losing the team without knowing the votes are there. I believe the other 29 owners all gave their support to the commissioner after he announced Sterling's punishment. Just as Sterling has powerful lawyers working for him, so does the NBA including Adam Silver himself.