The NFL community took to social media to express its support for NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's decision to ban Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life for making racist comments. Here are some of the notable tweets we've selected:
I completely support NBA Commissioner Adam Silver鈥檚 decisive action on the Sterling issue. Great leadership and the league is in good hands.
— Paul Allen (@PaulGAllen)
Credit to NBA players, the NBA community and Adam Silver for coming together and acting quickly. No room for racists in sport.
— DeMaurice Smith (@DeSmithNFLPA)
Nba Commish last name might be Silver, but he was gold today. His justice was swift and harsh. NBA you're in gr8 hands. 馃憤馃憤.
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe)
Wow. Commissioner Silver dropping the hammer down. I see you NBA.
— OSI (@OsiUmenyiora)
Adam Silver ain't playin no games! Game. Set. Match. Thank you for playing Sterling
— Aaron Williams (@ajwilliams23)
Looks like the Clippers owner got lobbed out of the NBA. safe to say no one will be dunking that lob.
— Martellus Bennett (@MartysaurusRex)
Thank you Adam Silver!
— TheIronman (@LFletcher59)
Hats off to ADAM SIVLER.. There will be dozens of billionaires bidding on the LA CLIPPERS. Just raised the bar for all commissioners
— Antonio Pierce (@AntonioPierce)
Great Job, on the decision today by Adam Silver. I felt the force in his voice when he said "Banned for Life"... More work to be done tho!
— Darrius Heyward-Bey (@theDHB85)
Whoa! Lifetime ban. Hammer dropped!
— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz)
馃憦 great job, Adam Silver!
— Tiki Barber (@TikiBarber)
I life time ban is a harsh punishment however, the pain of his words will hurt much longer.
— chris brooks (@ChrisBrooks83)
Adam Silver's ruling on Donald Sterling. A lifetime ban from the NBA and a 2.5 million dollar fine. Much respect Mr. Silver 鉁�
— Brandon Brooks (@bbrooks_79)
