Tuesday, April 29, 2014
A little news
Well, the NBA today dished out a smack down to Donal Sterling that I have to admit even I am surprised at. I also have mixed feelings about it. Reading the story HERE it was more than just a simple few words that previously had been quoted. What he said here is pure scumbag stuff and he seems to see himself as quite important and instrumental in providing his players with their salaries. The fans and advertisers have nothing to do with that of course. Anyhow, for the freedom lovers here, is it right that the NBA can exist as an organization that dictates rules so sternly that they can ban him from even attending a game? Should all sports organizations like the NBA, NFL, MBL and NHL be disbanded because they are so anti-capitalist? Better still, in a country with free speech, how can they legally restrict his? Shouldn't a militia being showing up to help him defend his ownership of the team?
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Max, the NBA actually has its own Constitution wherein owners and franchises must be approved by a majority of the current owners. Without that vote Sterling can't be forced to sell the team. Also his wife is co-owner, which confuses the process. Of course Sterling is free to say whatever he wants, but like all of us, he had better be ready to face the consequences.
ReplyDeleteSorry, according to article 14, it would take a two thirds majority.
DeleteI think the owners will side with the commish. Look the players make the money for the team with their talent. The NBA averages 60% of it's workers being black, but since 2009 that percentage has topped 80%. Why would a player even play if this attitude is allowed. Serling's girlfriend was shown in a picture with Magic Johnson one of the most respected players ever in the league. (now I am going to get racist), There are many players that if she was pictured with them I too would have said hell no, don't associate with them or bring them around my games, but this is not because they are black but because it would be one of the handful of players who have shown that they don't know how to act in public or on the court. One that comes to mind quickly is Ron Artest , now known as Meta World Peace, a very good player but one that admits he's ghetto and always will be. Another might be Alan Iverson who seems to stay in trouble with the law.
ReplyDeleteThis whole incident brings back memories of Marge Schott the flamboyant owner of the Cincinnati Reds, through the 80's and 90's. She too eventually lost the right to participate in the operations of her team for running her racist mouth but was never forced to sell her stake. She was bought out by minority owners more because of failing health then her stupid comments. Mick I read and heard on the news this morning that it takes 3/4 of the owners to oust Sterling. A preliminary poll overnight showed the owners solidly against Sterling 25-4.
Max so far no militia. They ain't coming this time. There's no cows to protect, and Sterling although a registered republican has given financial support to Democrats Patrick Leahy, Bill Bradley, and Gray Davis. They, the Tea Party militia, want nothing to do with him. Not conservative enough, but still an idiot.
DeleteI had read the same stuff, looks like he will be relieved of his team and quite likely, will have it sold to a wealthy black person. That's a nice irony.
ReplyDeleteIf you listen to the tape, you should clearly see that she was fishing.
ReplyDeleteAs to the possible motives:
1. He is "forced" to sell and there is trumped up demand making a sale ultimately attractive for him. IE, a big ruse.
2. Other entities wanted the team so they somehow got a 30 year old black Mexican to entrap her 70 year old white sugar daddy.
Either way....who really gives a crap?
Did he break some law? Do millionaire black ball dribblers have any sort of realized damages to claim?
Are the Feds going and rustling up all his negros? No? Then why would you introduce the idea of a militia getting involved as if there is some equivalency?
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