| Kasz216 said: The suspension isn't the part he can't really challenge in court. Now the forced selling of the team they are going to vote for... that one he could challenge pretty effectively because they'll have to prove that his racism hurt the entire league and not just the clippers. He can probably win that one too.
I think however they're just hoping he'll take his billion and not fight it. In the worst case though they can point and say "we tried to get rid of him". |
Did you see that the NBA released it's previously 'secret' constitution/bylaws? Two exerpts of note:
Article 24(I)
"The Commissioner shall, wherever there is a rule for which no penalty is specifically fixed for violation thereof, have the authority to fix such penalty as in the Commissioner's judgment shall be in the best interests of the Association. Where a situation arises which is not covered in the Constitution and By-Laws, the Commissioner shall have the authority to make such decision, including the imposition of a penalty, as in his judgment shall be in the best interests of the Association. The penalty that may be assessed under the preceding two sentences may include, without limitation, a fine, suspension, and/or the forfeiture or assignment of draft choices. No monetary penalty fixed under this provision shall exceed $2,500,000."
And article 13(a):
"The Membership of a Member or the interest of any Owner may be terminated by a vote of three fourths (3/4) of the Board of Governors if the Member or Owner shall do or suffer any of the following:
(a) Willfully violate any of the provisions of the Constitution and By-Laws, resolutions, or agreements of the Association."
aAnd apparently, if he doesn't pay the 2.5 mil fine w/in 30 days, that's also a violation of the constitution. So, do you think that pretty much gives the league the upper hand in any court case?
