Clippers ‘Wholeheartedly Support And Embrace’ NBA’s Sterling Ban

Los Angeles Clippers players listen to the national anthem wearing their warmup jerseys inside out to protest alleged racial remarks by team owner Donald Sterling before Game 4 of an opening-round NBA basketball play... Los Angeles Clippers players listen to the national anthem wearing their warmup jerseys inside out to protest alleged racial remarks by team owner Donald Sterling before Game 4 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, April 27, 2014, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) MORE LESS
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The Los Angeles Clippers supports NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s decision to ban Clippers owner Donald Sterling from the league for life following his racist comments.

“We wholeheartedly support and embrace the decision by the NBA and Commissioner Adam Silver today. Now the healing process begins,” the team said in a statement.

The Clippers will also hold a news conference before their playoff game against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday at 5:45 p.m.

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