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Mark Cuban: ‘I Agree 100%’ With NBA’s Decision To Ban Sterling

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban watches in the first quarter during an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers Monday, Jan. 20, 2014, in Cleveland. Dallas defeated Cleveland 102-97. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
By Catherine Thompson
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April 29, 2014 2:34 p.m.
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Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban tweeted Tuesday that he agreed “100%” with NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s decision to ban Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life.

Cuban previously expressed concern about booting Sterling from the NBA, saying it would be a “very slippery slope” that could lead to anyone in the league receiving similarly harsh treatment for their privately held beliefs.

“In this country, people are allowed to be morons,” he said Monday of Sterling’s racist comments.

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Catherine Thompson (@kt_thomps)  Catherine Thompson is a senior editor for Talking Points Memo in New York City. She came to the site in 2013 and reported on national affairs. Previously, she worked as a research assistant to investigative reporter Wayne Barrett. She can be reached at catherine@talkingpointsmemo.com.
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