The Donald NBA controversy was Donald Sterling second major test as NBA commissioner . Analyst : But he was anything but subdued on Tuesday , leaving no room for interpretation as he announced Sterling 's punishment and firmly declared that the Clippers owner 's views `` have no place in the NBA . '' Silver handled the scandal over Sterling 's racist comments `` spectacularly '' A key part of Silver 's philosophy : No individual is greater than the team . Silver grew up as a New York Knicks fan and has worked for the NBA for the past 22 years .
The Donald NBA controversy was Donald Sterling second major test as NBA commissioner . Analyst : Silver handled the scandal over Sterling 's racist comments `` spectacularly '' A key part of Silver 's philosophy : No individual is greater than the team . Silver grew up as a New York Knicks fan and has worked for the NBA for the past 22 years .