Sterling : `` Actions speak louder than words , and Mr. Sterling 's actions have been consistent The nonprofit Housing Rights Center and a group of tenants who lived in Sterling 's properties filed a federal lawsuit in 2003 against Sterling , accusing him of `` numerous discriminatory statements and housing practices , '' according to court documents . '' Court documents detail past discrimination claims against L.A. Clippers owner Abdul-Jabbar . In a 2006 settlement , Sterling agreed to pay nearly $ 5 million but denied accusations . L.A. Clippers has repeatedly denied allegations of race discrimination .
Sterling : `` Actions speak louder than words , and Mr. Sterling 's actions have been consistent '' Court documents detail past discrimination claims against L.A. Clippers owner Abdul-Jabbar . In a 2006 settlement , Sterling agreed to pay nearly $ 5 million but denied accusations . L.A. Clippers has repeatedly denied allegations of race discrimination .