Reactions to the Donald Sterling audio tape news

[SpecialQue]

Since the other topic's turning into people spouting out racism, I figured I'd post some reactions here, mainly from Twitter:

Kobe Bryant ‏@kobebryant 19m

I couldn't play for him

Baron Davis ‏@Baron_Davis 5h

That's the way it is...He is honest about what he believes in..Been going on for a long time, Hats off 2 the Team.. 4 playin above it all.

Wells P ‏@Wells_P 5h

Clippers JUST got fans and this happens.

KEVIN DING ‏@KevinDing 4h

Donald Sterling sits courtside near the national TV broadcasters' table for home Clippers games. Warriors at Clippers on Tuesday night.

Julius Sharpe ‏@juliussharpe 5h

Sure, these Donald Sterling statements sound bad, but remember we're hearing them in context.

David Pomerantz ‏@davidpom2000 5h

@pattonoswalt Well, I guess "Take a Black Person to a Clippers Game Day" is postponed indefinitely.

Earvin Magic Johnson ‏@MagicJohnson 5h

TMZ reported this morning that Clippers owner Donald Sterling doesn't want me or other African-Americans to come to Clippers games.

Earvin Magic Johnson ‏@MagicJohnson 5h

.@cjbycookie and I will never go to a Clippers game again as long as Donald Sterling is the owner.

Earvin Magic Johnson ‏@MagicJohnson 5h

I feel sorry for my friends Coach Doc Rivers and Chris Paul that they have to work for a man that feels that way about African Americans.

Earvin Magic Johnson ‏@MagicJohnson 5h

LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling's comments about African Americans are a black eye for the NBA.

Bill Simmons ‏@BillSimmons 4h

Silver's long-term goal has to be getting DS to sell. But legally there's no real precedent. NBA couldn't get George Shinn to sell either.

[PickernRoller]

Media hyping this up like the second coming of Jesus.

Meanwhile thousands of children just died today cause of hunger.

First world problems: an alleged racist tried by the court of social media.

[SpecialQue]

Media hyping this up like the second coming of Jesus.

Meanwhile thousands of children just died today cause of hunger.

First world problems: an alleged racist tried by the court of social media.

Are you fvcking kidding me?

[Marlo_Stanfield]

Media hyping this up like the second coming of Jesus.

Meanwhile thousands of children just died today cause of hunger.

First world problems: an alleged racist tried by the court of social media.

how first good post you ever made

[guy]

Media hyping this up like the second coming of Jesus.

Meanwhile thousands of children just died today cause of hunger.

First world problems: an alleged racist tried by the court of social media.

So according to your logic, no one should ever talk about anything at all other then child hunger since pretty much everything else pales in comparison to it. Right?

[kamil]

Charles Barkley wants the NBA to suspend him. How does an owner get suspended? What happens exactly?

[SwishSquared]

Charles Barkley wants the NBA to suspend him. How does an owner get suspended? What happens exactly?

The only thing I can think of that pertains to a suspension is being banned to attend games, practices, show up at team facilities, NBA related events, etc. Basically he can no longer be directly involved with anything related to NBA.

If tape gets authenticated, anybody think a fine of $1M being reasonable?

[SpecialQue]

Charles Barkley wants the NBA to suspend him. How does an owner get suspended? What happens exactly?

Maybe they can get his girlfriend to stop sucking his dick.

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Joseph Goodman @JoeGoodmanJr
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LeBron says he would consider sitting out if he played for Clippers.

Metta World Peace ✔ @MettaWorldPeace
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Racism is a mental health disease. Seek help.

Metta World Peace ✔ @MettaWorldPeace
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@LAClippers players , good luck on your next game. You guys worked your entire life for this moment.I predict Mavs but hope Clips win it all

Diamond Leung @diamond83
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Mark Jackson says Donald Sterling's remarks are "unacceptable."

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A LOT more from Lebron:

[QUOTE]Miami Heat star LeBron James spoke to reporters before Game 4 of Miami's series vs. Charlotte about the alleged racist comments from Donald Sterling which were released Saturday by TMZ. From the Miami Herald:

What are your thoughts on Donald Sterling's comments?

[moe94]

Media hyping this up like the second coming of Jesus.

Meanwhile thousands of children just died today cause of hunger.

First world problems: an alleged racist tried by the court of social media.

Why do people always use this line?

[16X]

it's very appalling and one of my best friends and dear friends plays on his team in Chris Paul and I haven't had an opportunity to talk to him but I can only imagine what's going through his head.”

Oh STFU Lebron you attention whore. Your dear friend knew about Sterling's over the top racism for years and he still chose to resign.

[guy]

I know there's behavioral clauses in player's contracts that gives the team the right to release players if they violate it, although I know its almost impossible to do i.e. Gilbert Arenas. Is there anything similar that's the other way around? Where players can leave due to such dramatic issues with management?

Not sure the legality and possibility of this, but the NBA should give the players and coaches the right to become a free agent after this season and fine Sterling for any wages they may miss out on if they end up getting paid less then what they were due over the years they would otherwise be on contract still. In the meantime, suspend Sterling for the rest of the season. Of course, doubt this would happen, but they got to give these guys some opportunity to stop working for this guy soon.

[jstern]

Media hyping this up like the second coming of Jesus.

Meanwhile thousands of children just died today cause of hunger.

First world problems: an alleged racist tried by the court of social media.

What a ****ing ignorant comment.

Why talk about anything, since there are so many children dying of hunger?

Why talk about a game during half time, because there are so many children dying of hunger?

Why talk about Vince Carter hitting a game winner, we should be talking about children dying of hunger, since technically that's more important.

The thread created about Blake Griffin throwing water to a fan, every response should completely ignore the title and talk about all the children in the world dying of hunger.

Either you're a troll or an extremely stupid and weak minded person that's feeling uncomfortable because you sympathies with Sterling's views.

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Julius Sharpe ‏@juliussharpe 5h

Sure, these Donald Sterling statements sound bad, but remember we're hearing them in context.

that makes no sense