NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's announcement that Clippers owner Donald Sterling would be banned for life was greeted with mostly positive response from current and former players.
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Magic Johnson, who has been heavily involved with this controversy, was quick to praise Silver.
Commissioner Silver showed great leadership in banning LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life.
Former and current NBA players are very happy and satisfied with Commissioner Silver's ruling.
Current and former NBA players now know that in Commissioner Adam Silver we have a great leader leading our league.
Current players jumped at the opportunity to voice their support of the decision.
Commissioner of the @NBA just showed us how he drops the hammer on ignorance. #lifetimeban for Donald Sterling. The ultimate #gonefishing
Great move by the @NBA today! #NoPlaceInOurGameForThis #NoPlaceInLifeForThis
Thank You Mr. Silver!!!
Bravo Silver
Commissioner Silver thank you for protecting our beautiful and powerful league!! Great leader!! #BiggerThanBasketball #StriveForGreatness
Commissioner Silver....STRONG...way to take charge and protect our great league.
'Standing ovation' for Commissioner Silver. Big time decision standing up for the league and it's players. Now, Gotta see it through
As a Hispanic minority in the @NBA, I'm very satisfied & embrace the actions taken by our Commissioner Adam Silver. Great job #weareone #nba
#MuchRespect Adam Silver!!!
Strong leadership from Commissioner Silver! He has my full support.
Adam Silver is showing incredible leadership through these actions. #support
NBA, job well done! Swift and Hard! Would be pretty sweet if Magic ended up as the next Owner!
Love that commissioner silver listened to what us players wanted and responded accordingly #NBA #RESPECT #NBPA
NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar spoke at a press conference following the announcement.
More former NBA players joined in expressing support for the lifetime ban.
Way to go, Commissioner Silver! The NBA stands for everybody!
Very proud of commissioner Silver for his leadership. Well done Adam!
Commissioner Silver, FANTASTIC!!! New Sheriff lays down the law, kudos... Honest n precise.. #BANNEDForLife
@nba #AdamSilver thank you for standing up and leading not only in sport, but setting the example for society to follow!
Fine is inconsequential...Never about money all about losing control of the team...Could never fine him enough to hurt but this does #NBA
Adam Silver Bravo!!!!!!!!!!!!! It’s now in the hands of the other 29 owners.
The NBA will take his franchise but can't hinder Sterling's profits of selling the franchise but Silver has set the precedent for the NBA.
There was no other solution! Adam Silver & the owners have made the right decision. #nba