Donald Sterling to drop lawsuit against NBA, approve sale of Clippers
Banned former Clippers owner Donald Sterling has approved the sale of the team to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and plans to drop his lawsuit against the NBA, his attorney said Wednesday.
Sterling had plans to sue the league for $1 billion over his harsh punishment which included a lifetime ban from the league, but he will drop that.
ESPN reports that Sterling has reached a settlement with his wife, Shelly, regarding the sale of the Clippers. Translation: Donald is getting some fresh coin and going away money for the sale.
He must really be getting a hearty payout to drop his lawsuit like that. Sterling initially seemed furious about things and acted as if he were out for blood. What could make him change that attitude? Maybe Shelly promised him all the Viagra and side chicks he could possibly want.
