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Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to buy L.A. Clippers

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by J.R., May 29, 2014.

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  1. J.R.

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to buy the Clippers <a href="http://t.co/W8V63wVpq7">http://t.co/W8V63wVpq7</a> $2-billion offer sets a record price for an NBA team</p>&mdash; Los Angeles Times (@latimes) <a href="https://twitter.com/latimes/statuses/472150958773129217">May 29, 2014</a></blockquote>
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  2. basso

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    for $2B? he'll sign.

    hard to believe Beats is worth more than Clips.
     
    #2 basso, May 29, 2014
  3. Furious Jam

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    Sweet & Salty Jesus! They don't even have their own arena.
     
    #3 Furious Jam, May 29, 2014
  4. Realjad

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    Thats actually part of the sweetner. They share arena costs with the Lakers.
     
    #4 Realjad, May 29, 2014
  5. krnxsnoopy

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    $2 Billion... Ballin'
     
    #5 krnxsnoopy, May 29, 2014
  6. Koperboy

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    He's left with only 18 billion after the purchase...
     
    #6 Koperboy, May 29, 2014
  7. downbytheriver

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    Why so high if they're always going to be 2nd fiddle in LA? Media this, media that, I can never see the Clips actually surpassing that figure in value.
     
    #7 downbytheriver, May 29, 2014
  8. Rocket River

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    Moving them to Seattle?

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  9. gifford1967

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    If Ballmer's buying the Clippers and keeping them in LA is that a blow to Seattle's chance to get a team?
     
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  10. Rocket River

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    For 2 bills. . . . I doubt the NBA will say ISHT about him moving them where ever he wants

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    #10 Rocket River, May 29, 2014
  11. R0ckets03

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    Holy shiaat!

    I wonder how much Les would get for the Rockets.
     
    #11 R0ckets03, May 29, 2014
  12. D-Lite

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    Just what I was thinking!!
     
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  13. Rocket River

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    Les might be wondering too

    LOL!

    Rocket River
     
    #13 Rocket River, May 29, 2014
  14. DonatasFanboy

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    Clippers Clippers Clippers Clippers

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  15. Pull_Up_3

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    thats crazy....$2 billion....
     
    #15 Pull_Up_3, May 29, 2014
  16. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    Nothing like combating racism by giving a dude $2 billion dollars lol. Sterling could buy and NFL team with that kinda money....maybe the Redskins?
     
    #16 REEKO_HTOWN, May 29, 2014
  17. treyk3

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    Nope, apparently that purchase would not be approved.

     
    #17 treyk3, May 29, 2014
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    Ballmer should immediately demand a new arena and then bolt for Seattle once he gets denied.

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    BTW, I can't shake the feeling that he will be a terrible owner
     
    #18 shastarocket, May 29, 2014
  19. TheRealAllpro

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    This is strong evidence that LA could use three teams...and the Bucks need to be moved out of Milwaukee
     
    #19 TheRealAllpro, May 29, 2014
  20. REEKO_HTOWN

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    I'm 100% sure that's the plan.

    He will wait 5 years and if no Arena then he's moving.

    I hope he gets it. It's a better NBA with Seattle
     
    #20 REEKO_HTOWN, May 29, 2014
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