Not sure if this was already posted, but Phil Mushnick has gone ahead and
defended Don Sterling: Alleged rant not new for Sterling Longtime NBA followers, executives, employees and media know Clippers owner Donald Sterling as a moneyed fool. Not a terrible man, but a jerk with dough who likes to show off, pop off and, increasingly, think too late, if at all. He’s someone best — and easily — ignored, especially at 81. Well, not anymore. Yes, what he allegedly said was painful, indefensible and inexcusable, except why would we expect him, at 81, to be less loony and more discreet and clear-headed than he was at 75 or 78? Visit any assisted living facility. Or think of that aunt or uncle all of us have known and suffered with a wince because we knew they were off. And they come in all races. Not everyone, at 81, should reasonably or humanely be held accountable for whatever ugly comments come out their mouths. At least keep that in mind.