Lol exactly. Racism isn't cool, and no it shouldn't be okay, but has a right to his opinion. I don't believe his opinion is right, but he has that right as a citizen to believe in what he wants.
no, it doesn't work that way when you're a franchisee for corporation.
would subway allow its franchisees to be bigots? no, you'd be forced out of the company.
would 7-11 allow their franchisees to be bigots? again, no, you'd be forced out.
same way the NBA should work. Sterling doesn't outright own a God damned thing. He still has to be upheld to the policies of the NBA.
IDK how some of you are missing that point, its been repeatedly stated throughout this thread. the NBA has hardline policies on violence and substance violations. players have been permabanned for such violations.
For what Sterling said he should be held to the same standard.