Steve Ballmer bombshell explains historic punishment
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Eddie Johnson questioned whether Steve Ballmer treats owning the Clippers with the same seriousness he brought to his business career.
While some in the media were appalled by LA Clippers’ Steve Ballmer and reports revealing Kawhi Leonard’s no-show endorsement deals, his contemporaries reportedly gave the suspended team owner the benefit of the doubt throughout the process.
Steve Ballmer Was Suspended for a Year. It Shows What Happens When Leaders Make Exceptions for Stars
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Brian Windhorst says Steve Ballmer’s support among NBA owners disappeared after the Clippers investigation concluded.
After ESPN reported that there was “no evidence” that Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled any money to Kawhi Leonard through his sponsors, the story has not been changed. And yet, the NBA gave the Clippers a huge punishment ,
For almost 12 years, they enjoyed a dream commissioner-owner relationship. That ended with the NBA's franchise-crippling punishment.