Last night we wrote about Donald Sterling’s racist audio which can be heard here. Today we have reactions around the NBA:
(We will be updating this last accordingly so check back for more)
LeBron James:
LeBron James, “There is no room for Donald Sterling in our league.”
— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) April 26, 2014
Kobe Bryant:
I couldn’t play for him
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) April 26, 2014
Chris Paul:
“On behalf of the National Basketball Players Association, this is a very serious issue which we will address aggressively. We have asked Mayor Kevin Johnson to expand his responsibilities with the NBPA, to determine our response and our next steps. As players, we owe it to our teams and our fans to keep our focus on our game, the playoffs, and a drive to the Finals.”
DeAndre Jordan:
Charles Barkley, Shaq and Kenny Smith:
Magic Johnson:
.@cjbycookie and I will never go to a Clippers game again as long as Donald Sterling is the owner.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 26, 2014
Joakim Noah:
Noah on Sterling: “I don’t know enough about the situation to pass judgment. I don’t know if it was him or what was going on. But (cont.)
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) April 26, 2014
Noah: “. . it’s an unfortunate situation. It’s really sad that there are still people who think that way.”
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) April 26, 2014
Doc Rivers:
Doc Rivers: “JJ Redick was just pissed as Chris Paul.” Clippers talked it out in pre practice meeting. Boycotting brought up. Doc against it
— Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) April 26, 2014
James Worthy:
I know coaches & players play for each other & especially THE FANS, but it would be hard for me to play another game for Sterling. #NBA
— James Worthy (@James_Worthy42) April 26, 2014
Metta World Peace:
Racism is a mental health disease. Seek help.
— Metta World Peace (@MettaWorldPeace) April 26, 2014
Baron Davis:
That’s the way it is…He is honest about what he believes in..Been going on for a long time, Hats off 2 the Team.. 4 playin above it all.
— Baron Davis (@Baron_Davis) April 26, 2014
Anthony Morrow:
I don’t blame you Magic
— Anthony Morrow (@MrAnthonyMorrow) April 26, 2014
David West:
“He has a history of being a bigot and a racist.”
Damian Lillard:
Damian Lillard on Sterling: “If that was up to me, as far as what organization I would choose to be a part of, I wouldn’t be a part of that”
— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) April 26, 2014
