NBA Players Including LeBron & Kobe React To Donald Sterling’s Racist Remarks

Believe it or not, there is a bright side to the ugly remarks made by LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling. A number of NBA players, including LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, have come forward to admonish the racist comments head on.

The most outspoken player (and with the most clout) to comment on Sterling so far is easily LeBron James. “There’s no room for Donald Sterling in the NBA—there is no room for him,” the Miami Heat forward told ESPN before Saturday night’s playoff game against the Charlotte Bobcats.

James stood behind his words after the game, too. “There’s no room for that in our game. We’ve found a way to make this the greatest game in the world.” He added, “We don’t want Donald Sterling’s comments to overshadow what this game means to everyone, including the fans.”

Well said, LeBron. Check out more player commentary in the following pages.

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“I look at this from two perspectives – as a current owner and a former player. As an owner, I’m obviously disgusted that a fellow team owner could hold such sickening and offensive views. I’m confident that Adam Silver will make a full investigation and take appropriate action quickly. As a former player, I’m completely outraged. There is no room in the NBA – or anywhere else – for the kind of racism and hatred that Mr. Sterling allegedly expressed…. In a league where the majority of players are African-American, we cannot and must not tolerate discrimination at any level.”—Michael Jordan

You know it’s real when Air Jordan releases a statement.

David West is spot on.

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Props to Kings James.

The Mamba has spoken.

LA Clippers center DeAndre Jordan sent a simple, wordless message.

True indeed, Ron Ron from Queensbridge.

B Diddy played for the Clippers and knew about Sterling’s ways first hand. Peep how Sterling would heckle his own players in the clip below. SMH.

Legit question.

Doc Rivers’ son speaks his peace.

Another legendary Laker also comments.

There just may be a vacancy soon.

A-Mo knows what’s up.

K Butta is down for a mutiny.

The NBA’s former Executive Vice President got jokes.

Sympathy is the solution here.