Donald Sterling is bad for the Clippers franchise and the whole NBA

Donald Sterling’s racist comments this weekend were indefensible and fans need to let the NBA know that this is not acceptable behavior.

Sterling drew attention this weekend when audio recordings were released of him making racist remarks about African-Americans.

The recordings included comments where Sterling lecturing his girlfriend for associating with African-Americans.

It’s hard to believe that the owner of a NBA franchise would not only have these deplorable opinions, but would be dumb to allow them to become public.

The majority of NBA players is African American and the fact that Sterling holds these opinions while these men sacrifice their time, energy and money is tragic.

All of this could not come at a worse time as the Clippers are trying to remain in the playoffs.

It makes a challenging dilemma as obviously these players want to win and become champions, however do they want to do it for this franchise?

By winning these players bring money and fame to not only their team but to Sterling as well.

Many have said that the NBA should step in and remove Sterling however that is easier said than done.

While the NBA may not be able to force Sterling to sell his history of racial problems make it obvious that something must be done.

Since the tapes release other stories have come out revealing that this has been a problem for many years.

In 2009 Sterling was sued by former Clippers general manager Elgin Baylor, who said that Sterling had a “Plantation attitude”.

The Department of Justice also brought charges against Sterling for allegedly not renting apartment in his complex to African-Americans, which he settled out of court.

Looking back at these event it is easy to see a pattern in regards to Sterling’s attitude.

The best way to for Sterling out is to hit him and the Clippers franchise in the wallet.

While it may be tough to do, especially while the Clippers in the playoffs, fans need to protest the game. If the franchise loses money they will have to react and find a way to force Sterling to sell.  

It may be tough at first but removing the poisonous limb that is Donald Sterling will be good for the whole.