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| LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling was "banned for life" from the NBA. |
The basketball world was united in their support for NBA Commissioner Adam Silver following his decision to ban Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life and fine him $2.5 million for racist comments.
Past and present players and other team owners all voiced their approval after Silver effectively booted Sterling out of the game, saying he would also be forced to sell the team.
"Commissioner Silver thank you for protecting our beautiful and powerful league!! Great leader!!," Miami Heat forward LeBron James, the face of the NBA, wrote on his Twitter account.
Dwyane Wade, James' teammate on the NBA champion Heat, echoed his sentiments On social media: "Commissioner Silver....STRONG...way to take charge and protect our great league."
Magic Johnson tweeted that Silver had shown "great leadership" while Shaquille O'Neal gave a ringing endorsement. "Way to go, Commissioner Silver! The NBA stands for everybody!" he tweeted.
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Steve Nash told a news conference: "After initial outrage, disappointment, sadness, I think today is a very proud moment for the (NBA) Players Association, current and former players and the NBA."
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