After NBA Commissioner Adam Silver brought down the hammer on Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, people were thrilled!
And of course everyone took to Twitter to express their feelings, including lots of athletes, both active and retired, and a few others associated with the league, like Mark Cuban.
Here’s what they’re saying:
Way to go, Commissioner Silver! The NBA stands for everybody!
— SHAQ (@SHAQ) April 29, 2014
Good job commissioner silver clean up this stupidity in our society about race this will open up a lot of people's eyes I applaud u
— Gary Payton (@GaryPayton_20) April 29, 2014
I agree 100% with Commissioner Silvers findings and the actions taken against Donald Sterling
— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) April 29, 2014
Commissioner of the @NBA just showed us how he drops the hammer on ignorance. #lifetimeban for Donald Sterling. The ultimate #gonefishing
— Jason Collins (@jasoncollins34) April 29, 2014
Commissioner Silver showed great leadership in banning LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 29, 2014
Former and current NBA players are very happy and satisfied with Commissioner Silver's ruling.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 29, 2014
'Standing ovation' for Commissioner Silver. Big time decision standing up for the league and it's players. Now, Gotta see it through
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) April 29, 2014
Watching Adam Silver's Press Conference! Appreciate you man! #LAfamilia #greatjob #support
— Jodie Meeks (@Jmeeks20) April 29, 2014
Great move by the @NBA today! #NoPlaceInOurGameForThis #NoPlaceInLifeForThis
— JR Smith (@TheRealJRSmith) April 29, 2014
Great job Adam Silver! #Salute
— Jalen Rose (@JalenRose) April 29, 2014
Adam Silver did that #NBA
— Isaiah Thomas (@Isaiah_Thomas2) April 29, 2014
Commissioner Silver….STRONG…way to take charge and protect our great league.
— THREE (@DwyaneWade) April 29, 2014
Stirling: Banned for life from NBA, $2.5 million fine & push to sell Clippers. That's a good start Adam!
— John Amaechi OBE (@JohnAmaechi) April 29, 2014
Very proud of commissioner Silver for his leadership. Well done Adam!
— grant hill (@realgranthill33) April 29, 2014
To whom much is given, much is required. I commend Adam Silver, Commissioner of the GREATEST LEAGUE in the WORLD!!!!!
— Bruce Bowen (@Bowen12) April 29, 2014
NBA, job well done! Swift and Hard! Would be pretty sweet if Magic ended up as the next Owner!
— Quentin Richardson (@QRich) April 29, 2014
So proud to be a part of a business that stands up for what is right. Big day for the NBA. Thanks Commissioner Silver!
— Ryan Anderson (@ryananderson33) April 29, 2014
Great job Adam Silver @NBA
— Cedric Ceballos (@cedceballos) April 29, 2014
Strong stance and the right decision by Adam Silver and the @NBA. #Respect
— Al Horford (@Al_Horford) April 29, 2014
There was no other solution! Adam Silver & the owners have made the right decision. #nba
— James Worthy (@James_Worthy42) April 29, 2014
BONUS:
I am now declaring my intent to buy the Clippers. The uniforms will be the same but bedazzled. @blakegriffin32
— Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) April 29, 2014
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