2014-04-30, 09:46 PM
Flonne Wrote:Interedrasting, didn't see that. So he has the legal recourse to do so (though isn't he fining the guy for 2.5M, that's over 1M?). I still don't agree with it, but if people all decided that's what's best and it's not just an off the cuff decision, then alright.
ESPN Wrote:Under the provisions of the bylaws, Silver has two sets of powers that he may use. Under either, he can issue a lifetime suspension and a substantial fine. Under Paragraph 24(l) of the constitution that was adopted by the NBA owners on Oct. 26, 2005, he can issue a fine of up to $2.5 million, can suspend an owner indefinitely and can order the forfeiture of draft picks. This provision applies to situations that are not covered by specific rules within the constitution. In another provision, Paragraph 35(A)©, Silver can issue an indefinite suspension and a fine of $1 million to any owner who "makes ... a statement having or designed to have an effect prejudicial or detrimental to the best interests of basketball." If Silver wants to hammer Sterling, he can assert that Sterling's statements are so egregious that they go beyond the misconduct contemplated in Paragraph 35 and allow Silver to assess the greater penalties found in Paragraph 24. Sterling can argue that he merely made a statement, but the statement at a minimum allows a lifetime suspension and a $1 million fine.
Flonne Wrote:Devil's advocate implies I'm just saying things to give the opposite viewpoint nobody else takes because nobody else takes it, and not because I actually think that way. I promise I'm not trolling, no matter what you may think; you can call me an idiot about everything you disagree with me about, I would MUCH rather be called an idiot than a troll.K, excuse me for thinking that you're smarter than you appear.