Bishop of the Devil

What Richard didn't expect was that fifteen minutes before the press conference he prepared was held, the league took quick action.

Stern came forward directly and announced that Sterling would be banned for life.

In addition to the lifetime ban, Stern also issued a huge fine of $2.5 million to Sterling.

This fine directly allowed Sterling to surpass Cuban and Richard in terms of fines...

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The penalty of lifetime ban is actually not a big deal to a boss, because this penalty only prohibits Sterling from going to watch the game. After all, he is neither a player nor a coach. It doesn't matter to him if he doesn't go to watch the game. Big impact.

Some fans who cause trouble during games have been punished by the league with lifetime bans.

As for the fine of 2.5 million US dollars, it will definitely make Sterling feel heartbroken, but for such a billionaire, he can still afford 2.5 million US dollars.

The league's punishment seems to be very severe, but in fact it is not painful. At least Richard knows that such punishment is not the final punishment. At the moment, the league is just expressing its attitude and waiting for the further development of the situation.

If the next development of the situation is not serious, Stern is still willing to let things go. He does not want the alliance to encounter huge changes.

And if the situation develops quite seriously, Stern will definitely not let Sterling go out of consideration for the overall interests of the league.

In the next ten minutes or so, Richard will hold a press conference. Which direction the situation will develop depends on what Richard will say at the press conference next.

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The large conference room of the Pirates Arena can accommodate nearly three hundred people, but at this moment, the entire conference room is full, with countless reporters coming.

Not only reporters from the sports circle, but also financial reporters and reporters from the entertainment industry all came. This matter affected not only the basketball circle.

Seeing Richard entering alone, the reporters in the audience who were still whispering suddenly became quiet.

Richard's face looked quite ugly, which was normal. Anyone who was scolded behind his back would certainly not be happy.

"Okay, let's officially start today's press conference." After Richard sat down, Brian, the useless public relations manager, announced and said coldly into the microphone.

"Friends from the media who are here today should be very clear about the purpose of my holding this press conference."

"Donald Sterling's words deeply offended me, not only offended me, but also offended more than 70% of the players and coaches in the entire NBA!"

"As the owner of a team, I find Sterling's disgusting racist views quite disgusting. As an old coach who has been coaching in the league for more than ten years, I am very angry!"

"There is no place for racial discrimination in the NBA, and it shouldn't be anywhere in the world. In a league where the majority of players are African-American, we absolutely cannot tolerate any trace of racial discrimination, let alone any racial discrimination in the NBA." Such disgusting words."

"Now, as the chairman of the union, I represent the coaches union and issue a solemn protest to the league. The 172 coaches registered by the coaches union cannot tolerate Sterling's behavior. If the league does not provide an acceptable solution, our coaches union will A three-week strike will begin!"

"I firmly believe that the players union will also support our decision!"

The reporters in the audience rolled their eyes. They had never thought about this. Richard is currently the chairman of the league's coaches union.

Because the presence of the coaches union is not as high as that of the players union, most people don't care much about this union.

Although Richard has now stated that he will lead the coaches union to go on strike, reporters are very clear that the coaches union strike is not Richard's focus, the focus is the players union...

The current chairman of the players union is none other than Richard's West Lafayette disciple Wu Sheng Jackson.

After Antonio Davis resigned as president of the Players Association in 2006, Fisher, a minnow, took over as Davis's team under normal circumstances, but now the situation is obviously different.

Warrior Jackson showed his courage when Stern implemented the dress code before. Coupled with the support of West Lafayette stars, he took the position of president of the players union with an absolute advantage.

The reporters in the audience knew very well that after Richard finished speaking, the players union would announce an upcoming strike within an hour.

In fact, even without the relationship between Richard and Wu Sheng, the players union would never tolerate Sterling. If the league does not give a satisfactory answer, they will definitely go on strike.

"Okay, I don't want to waste too much time on people like Sterling."

"The next step is to see how Stern handles Sterling. I firmly believe that Stern will give us a satisfactory answer." Richard said coldly.

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Richard's press conference did not last long, only about ten minutes, but after the press conference ended, the excitement really began.

Wu Sheng Jackson directly stated that if the league cannot come up with a satisfactory answer, they will organize players to start a strike, the duration of which is to be determined.

Wu Sheng's decision has undoubtedly been supported by countless players.

"I support Jackson's decision. This is simply the worst incident since the establishment of the NBA. The NBA must give us a satisfactory answer." Kobe was the first to stand up and speak out in support of the players union.

"Kick that bitch Donald Sterling out of the league. We can't stand having such a person in the league." Ben couldn't help but cursed.

You must know that Sterling not only insulted them black people, but also insulted his mentor Richard.

"Now you know why I hated the Clippers so much in the first place? Their boss is not only a poor racist, but also a stingy stingy!" How could O'Neal let go of such an opportunity to beat up a lost dog.

I think back then, O'Neal and the Clippers had a good relationship. Because the Clippers didn't give O'Neal tickets, O'Neal severely abused the Clippers...

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"I want to support the players union's decision. If there is a strike, I will support it unconditionally."

"This time Sterling not only insulted black people, but also insulted us. By the way, Coach Richard's eyes are not small at all, and he is not Korean, he is Chinese..." Yao Ming also Speak up immediately.

Richard burst into tears, but Yao Ming understood him...

"The conflict between Coach Stevens and Sterling, I know the reason for it very well. This incident actually started because of Sterling's racial discrimination. Coach Stevens can't stand it, and he has nothing to do with Sterling. A conflict broke out, and Coach Stevens is an honorable man." Mobley, the veteran cat in the Clippers team, stood up and explained the reason for the conflict between Stevens and Sterling.

Every West Lafayette player in the league, even a white player, after all Sterling insulted Richard.

In a short period of time, everyone expressed their attitude, that is, the league must get rid of Sterling. There is no place for Sterling in the NBA.

Lifetime ban plus fine? This is far from enough to calm the players' anger.

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In this recording, in addition to Richard, Sterling also cursed the magician by name...

"As long as Sterling owns the Clippers for a day, I will never go to a Clippers game. I think there should be many black people who have the same idea as me." Magic Johnson said angrily.

He was definitely sitting at home, and trouble came from the sky. He was scolded by Sterling, and the scolding was quite unpleasant.

Many retired celebrities have spoken out and accused Sterling...

Jordan also stood up immediately, and many team owners also expressed their disgust towards Sterling.

It's impossible not to express it. It would be terrible if he was regarded as Sterling's friend at this moment.

Sterling annoyed countless people this time, including owners, players, coaches and fans...

You must know that the number of black fans is also quite large. If they are regarded as Sterling's accomplices, no one will go to watch their team's games in the future.

After the incident broke out among the NBA community, it spread to the entertainment circle, business circle and even the political circle.

Countless black Hollywood stars have criticized Sterling, and some white celebrities will not miss this opportunity to increase their popularity and scold Sterling bloody.

This incident even alarmed President Lucian. Lucian had just returned from a trip and was so angry!

He is the only black president in the United States. People are scolding him. How could he remain indifferent?

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Even the NCAA circle is in a state of excitement. Many young potential players who are predicted to be lottery picks have expressed their opinions that they will never join the Clippers...

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All Clippers players announced a strike. They really couldn't stand a boss like Sterling.

In less than a day, the entire United States was completely in a state of excitement, even more lively than when a new president took office. Sterling was being talked about in every corner.

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"BOSS, what are we going to do next?" Sun Xiaoben asked Richard with a smile.

Richard waved his hand, and the only thing they had to do was wait.

The league is now in a difficult position, and they have to show their utmost sincerity in this matter. Next, they will definitely summon the bosses to discuss how to kick Sterling out of the league.

"Wait a minute, let's see the alliance's further stance first. We are not in a hurry, this is already half done!" Richard said with a smile.

Sun Xiaoben was startled. Wasn't it already 100% successful? !

Sterling is now in a desperate situation. Isn't this considered a complete success? !

Of course he didn't know Richard's plan...

Getting rid of Sterling is actually only half of Richard's plan. His real plan is to take over the Clippers.

As for taking over the Clippers, in addition to the somewhat rushed timing, Richard will definitely have many competitors, so he said that this matter is only half successful!