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To: Tijeras_Slim

The NBA bylaws are pretty clear on defining offenses and their prescribed punishment, and they didn't abide by their written bylaws.

Sterling may wind up owning the league.

20 posted on 05/14/2014 10:57:41 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum ("The more numerous the laws, the more corrupt the government." --Tacitus)

To: E. Pluribus Unum

“Sterling may wind up owning the league.”

Donald Sterling for NBA Commissioner!!!!!!

28 posted on 05/14/2014 11:07:21 AM PDT by dennisw (The first principle is to find out who you are then you can achieve anything -- Buddhist monk)

To: E. Pluribus Unum

The NBA bylaws are pretty clear on defining offenses and their prescribed punishment, and they didn't abide by their written bylaws.

Yeah they did. Silver has broad authority under the NBA's constitution and bylaws to suspend and fine an owner for conduct detrimental to the NBA. Sterling admitted it was his voice on the recording in which he made racist remarks. Even if the recording was unlawfully created under California law Silver is authorized to punish Sterling based on the recording's impact on the league. The argument is that Sterling's comments have harmed the NBA and its relationship with players, sponsors and fans. Given all that happened, Sterling doesn't have a viable argument that his conduct didn't do that.

57 posted on 05/14/2014 1:04:27 PM PDT by DoodleDawg

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