Clippers CEO Mike Downey offered $ 12 million to buy the Clippers . Owner Donald Sterling 's says it 's hard to imagine how the team could be worth that much . Despite recent uptick in team 's quality , it has long history of woeful play , he says . You ca n't miss me if I do n't go away ! Downey : Steve Ballmer racist remarks have further tarnished the franchise .
Clippers CEO Mike Downey offered $ 12 million to buy the Clippers . Owner Donald Sterling 's says it 's hard to imagine how the team could be worth that much . Despite recent uptick in team 's quality , it has long history of woeful play , he says . Downey : Steve Ballmer racist remarks have further tarnished the franchise .