The lawsuit also accuses Sterling of ageism and alleges that Sterling harassed him by making demeaning comments about his age . Abdul-Jabbar : `` Actions speak louder than words , and Mr. Sterling 's actions have been consistent with his words. In a 2009 settlement , Sterling agreed to pay nearly $ 3 million but denied accusations . Sterling has repeatedly denied allegations of race discrimination .
Abdul-Jabbar : `` Actions speak louder than words , and Mr. Sterling 's actions have been consistent with his words. In a 2009 settlement , Sterling agreed to pay nearly $ 3 million but denied accusations . Sterling has repeatedly denied allegations of race discrimination .