In a very strong and needed statement, Adam Silver issued a lifetime ban of Clippers owner Donald Silver. The world was watching and professional athletes took to Twitter with their reactions.
Commissioner Silver thank you for protecting our beautiful and powerful league!! Great leader!! #BiggerThanBasketball #StriveForGreatness
— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 29, 2014
Great job Adam Silver! #Salute
— Jalen Rose (@JalenRose) April 29, 2014
Commissioner Silver showed great leadership in banning LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 29, 2014
Wow. Commissioner Silver dropping the hammer down. I see you NBA.
— Osi Umenyiora (@OsiUmenyiora) April 29, 2014
Commissioner Silver….STRONG…way to take charge and protect our great league.
— THREE (@DwyaneWade) 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
Great job Adam.The @NBA is in good hands. You have my full support.
— Micky Arison (@MickyArison) April 29, 2014
I agree 100% with Commissioner Silvers findings and the actions taken against Donald Sterling
— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) April 29, 2014
Way to go, Commissioner Silver! The NBA stands for everybody!
— SHAQ (@SHAQ) April 29, 2014
Congrats to the @NBA & Commissioner Silver showing great leadership
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) April 29, 2014