I can't stand the idiots who think the players should have not played.
That is such bullshit. The statement they made against him with the warm ups was appropriate IMO. These men have worked their entire lives to fight for an NBA championship. Not for some fucking owner. For themselves, and now for their teammates and coaches. They should NOT have to lay down their dreams to make a statement about some racist dickhead owner that should have been handled long ago.
The people who need to be responding, are. The dude who was going to sing the anthem tonight pulled out. The VIllage People won't let them play their songs anymore like "YMCA" (imagine if ALL artists would step up and do the same. massive statement sent.) Sponsors are pulling out. Statefarm is done, Cliff Paul is history. Carmaxx pulled out. Some stores in LA are now pulling all Clippers merchandise. Fox Sports is pulling down the Clippers banners outside of Staples.
This shit is no joke. Sterling will be forced into selling the team by a lot of things, but the players are doing the right thing by playing. I genuinely hope the Clippers are somehow able to play the game with a clear head tonight, but it will be on their minds.
Hey, the end of this rant coincides with Silver finally getting his ass up to the podium. let's go