NBA world reacts to Clippers owner Donald Sterling's lifetime ban

Commissioner Adam Silver announced a lifetime ban for Clippers owner Donald Sterling. (Elsa/Getty Images) NBA players took to Twitter to react to commissioner

Commissioner Adam Silver announced a lifetime ban for Clippers owner Donald Sterling. (Elsa/Getty Images)

NBA players took to Twitter to react to commissioner Adam Silver's announcement that he has imposed a lifetime ban and a $2.5 million fine on Clippers owner Donald Sterling, who was caught on tape making a series of racist remarks that became public on Friday.

“Effective immediately, I am banning Mr. Sterling for life from any association with the Clippers organization or the NBA,” Silver said Tuesday at a news conference in New York. “Mr. Sterling may not attend any NBA games or practices. He may not be present at any Clippers facility. He may not participate in any business or player personnel decisions. … He will also be barred from attending Board of Governors meetings.”

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Here is a sampling of the reaction from owners and current and former players, including Magic Johnson, LeBron James, Mark Cuban and Shaquille O'Neal:

Commissioner Silver showed great leadership in banning LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life.

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 29, 2014

Current and former NBA players now know that in Commissioner Adam Silver we have a great leader leading our league.

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 29, 2014

Commissioner Silver thank you for protecting our beautiful and powerful league!! Great leader!! #BiggerThanBasketball #StriveForGreatness

— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 29, 2014

Way to go, Commissioner Silver! The NBA stands for everybody!

— SHAQ (@SHAQ) April 29, 2014

Commissioner of the @NBA just showed us how he drops the hammer on ignorance. #lifetimeban for Donald Sterling. The ultimate #gonefishing

— Jason Collins (@jasoncollins98) April 29, 2014

Commissioner Silver....STRONG...way to take charge and protect our great league.

— DWade (@DwyaneWade) April 29, 2014

I completely support NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s decisive action on the Sterling issue. Great leadership and the league is in good hands.

— Paul Allen (@PaulGAllen) April 29, 2014

This was a defining moment for the NBA. We've defined ourselves as an org that won't tolerate ignorance & bigotry. Left no doubt. #proud

— Kevin Johnson (@KJ_MayorJohnson) April 29, 2014

Very sincere and direct speech as well as all of his answers for the questions fielded. Adam Silver and the NBA staff handled their business

— Quentin Richardson (@QRich) April 29, 2014

Nothing but respect for commissioner Silver

— Ed Davis (@eddavisXVII) April 29, 2014

For life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

— JARRETT JACK (@Jarrettjack03) April 29, 2014

Great job Adam Silver! #Salute

— Jalen Rose (@JalenRose) April 29, 2014

To whom much is given, much is required. I commend Adam Silver, Commissioner of the GREATEST LEAGUE in the WORLD!!!!!

— Bruce Bowen (@Bowen12) April 29, 2014

Fine is inconsequential...Never about money all about losing control of the team...Could never fine him enough to hurt but this does #NBA

— Greg Anthony (@GregAnthony50) April 29, 2014

Commissioner Silver, FANTASTIC!!! New Sheriff lays down the law, kudos... Honest n precise.. #BANNEDForLife

— Reggie Miller (@ReggieMillerTNT) April 29, 2014

Strong stance and the right decision by Adam Silver and the @NBA. #Respect

— Al Horford (@Al_Horford) April 29, 2014

Strong leadership from Commissioner Silver! He has my full support.

— David Robinson (@DavidtheAdmiral) April 29, 2014

There was no other solution! Adam Silver & the owners have made the right decision. #nba

— James Worthy (@JamesWorthy42) April 29, 2014

A great powerful stance by the @NBA . Thanks Com. Silver. #together

— José Manuel Calderón (@JmCalderon) April 29, 2014

Adam Silver you are A SUPERSTAR!! #NBA #sterlingbannedforlife

— John Salley (@thejohnsalley) April 29, 2014

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