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In 1981, Sterling purchased the San Diego Clippers for $12.5 million and relocated the team to Los Angeles in 1984 without the NBA’s permission. Under his ownership, the Clippers often struggled on the court, although their performance improved in later years. After retiring as a player, Rivers transitioned to coaching. He began his NBA coaching career with the Orlando Magic in 1999, earning the NBA Coach of the Year award in his first season. He later coached the Boston Celtics from 2004 to 2013, leading them to an NBA Championship in 2008.
“I asked her, ‘Would you reduce the rent?’ And she said, ‘Who do you think you are, you Black motherf–ker?” according to one deposition. In another deposition, property manager Maria Oliva claimed that Shelly had said “Latinos are so filthy.” The Sterlings settled that LA federal suit for a record $2.8 million with the US Justice Department. Following her husband’s lifetime ban and $2.