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Clippers Play as Owner Banned for Life (18 images)

Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling was banned for life by the NBA and fined $2.5 million.



Following the National Basketball Association's announcement of a lifetime ban for Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, Clipper's fans protest inside the Staples Center before the Clippers Game 5 against the Golden State Warriors in Los Angeles on April 29, 2014. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced today that Sterling was given an lifetime ban, a $2.5 million fine, as well as promising to steer the NBA Board of Governors to force Sterling to sell his NBA franchise. UPI/Jim Ruymen
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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announces the life-time suspension of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling during a press conference held at the Hilton Hotel on April 29, 2014 in New York City. The suspension along with fines is the result of a recording of Sterling allegedly made racist remarks when telling his girlfriend V. Stiviano not to bring African-Americans to Clippers games. UPI /Monika Graff
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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announces the life-time suspension of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling during a press conference held at the Hilton Hotel on April 29, 2014 in New York City. The suspension along with fines is the result of a recording of Sterling allegedly made racist remarks when telling his girlfriend V. Stiviano not to bring African-Americans to Clippers games. UPI /Monika Graff
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Los Angeles Clippers lost the sponsorship of KIA, which has an ad on a building near Staples Center. Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling was banned for life by the NBA and fined $2.5 million in the wake of a released recording of him making racist statements to his mistress. UPI/Jim Ruymen
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