Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer Buys the LA Clippers For $2 Billion

DroidJason1 (3589319) writes "Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has purchased the LA Clippers for a whopping $2 billion, also setting a new record price for an NBA team. This deal is apparently tentative until Donald Sterling gives his blessing. Twenty-nine other NBA owners need to offer their approval as well, but that shouldn't be a problem as long as Ballmer reaffirms his commitment of keeping the Clippers in Los Angeles. Interestingly, Donald Sterling had purchased the team back in June of 1981 for $12.5 million." We talked about this earlier in the week when rumors of the purchase started circulating.

Re:What a punishment

[fizzer06]

Most hated man in America buys team from the second most hated man.

Oh No!

[oldhack]

Ballmer will be throwing chairs from the courtside now.

Re:What a punishment

[rudy_wayne]

Will he rename the teams to the Los Angeles Clippys?

Next Steps

[bobstreo]

Outsource players to Indian H1B visa holders.

Force cross licensing with beer and food vendors.

Require ticket upgrades before you are admitted, no matter how much you paid.

Seasons will only be good in odd years.

Any televised games will require DirectX support.

This might be good for the team

[MiniMike]

Their hang time should increase dramatically...

Re:Next Steps

[PolygamousRanchKid]

No, he's going to Nokia it:

Bring Steve Elop in to run the team into the ground.

Keep the Clippers Intellectual Property and Patents and Stuff.

Profit!

Re:What a punishment

[colinrichardday]

Hey, Blake Griffin! It looks like you're attempting a slam dunk. Would you like some help?

Re:What a punishment

[LifesABeach]

One can only imagine what the chairs at the Staples Center will be thinking.

You forgot one

[Ecuador]

Go to the first team meeting and start yelling: "Defenders, defenders, defenders!"

Re:What a punishment

[blueturffan]

If I had a dime for every dime I have...

Re:What a punishment

[Anubis IV]

Moral high ground.