Sterling's lawyer has already told the NBA's counsel that Sterling intends to sue regarding the forced sale of the team and outlined the issues that Sterling intends to raise in litigating the matter. This has already happened.
"We aren't there yet so why should I address that issue? I don't want to fight with my partners," he said. "We all do what we have to do. I love them and I respect them. Whatever their decision is with regard to my terrible words, then I have to do it, I think."
- Sterlings words....
"We reject your demand for payment," the letter tells Buchanan, who on May 14 informed Sterling by letter that he must pay the $2.5 million fine.
Blecher's letter goes on to identify two basic legal defenses for Sterling.
First, Blecher claims that Sterling has not violated any article of the NBA constitution. The letter curiously references Article 35, which governs players' misconduct, and several other provisions. The NBA is expected to argue that Sterling violated Article 13(d) among other provisions. Article 13 (d) bars owners from violating contractual obligations, including the obligation that owners no engage in unethical conduct or take positions adverse to the NBA. Blecher does not explain how he intends to prove Sterling's racist remarks captured on the secret recording -- followed by Sterling's incendiary remarks to Anderson Cooper about Magic Johnson -- do not give rise to unethical conduct or positions adverse to the NBA.
No were in there does it say he will sue if the owners force him to sell. These are words targeted at Silver's ability to fine and ban him for life on his own.
Much different case when it comes to the owners as their role is clearly outlined in the Constitution, which Sterling signed.
You are still confusing the difference cases.