Dr Alvin Blog 042914

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First, know your sports ownership history. Yankee’s George Steinbrenner was banned in 1973 and had it reversed in 1976. Because of that precedent, these actions may not be permanent.
And secondly, if Donald Sterling vigorously contests the sale, the illegally tape recording may not be used against him in the court of law. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s attempt to force sale should be treated as best effort. It may not be approved by the board of governors or enforceable.
In the meantime, Lebron James, Chris Paul and the other NBA players and sponsors should not stop their protest until Kevin Johnson and the National Basketball Players Association either own or approve the ownership sale of the L.A. Clippers. It’s time that the “kings of basketball” act like it. The players should remain outraged at the majority of the NBA owners. Their silence is deafening, and demonstrates complicity. A class action suit by the players is warranted against the league. Donald Sterling has the right to his racist views, but since his actions reflected his views based on a historical pattern of discrimination with the Clippers, he, and his family must sale their interest without fail. In addition, the name of the team should change, since the Clippers logo should be viewed as the new confederate flag in the age of Obama. No progressive or emerging culture would accept less than full dismantle, take over and complete ownership.
In order from Adam Silver to have credibility, he should do at least the following: the coach, personnel and players should be allowed to become free agents at the end of the year, he should acknowledge that the battle has just begun, that the $2.5 million fine should be used to ascertain whether or not specific individuals were discriminated against by Sterling’s actions in employment to Elgin Baylor and other people of color and if so they should be compensated with such funds. If not, then it could be used for other charitable purposes. Like with the players, the constitution of NBA should be amended to include strong penalties including sale of or loss of franchise after due process for immoral conduct. And finally, the NBPA should have means to monitor the mandates to insure enforcement and execution.
I do have more to say, but since this a blog, I will stop for now. Your comments are welcomed. Continue to have the best day ever!