When Commissioner Adam Silver and the NBA brought the hammer down on the Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer, his first inclination was to fight. The Clippers quickly issued a defiant statement, then sent a two-page letter to the league saying they would look at their options for challenging the league’s decision.
Upon reflection and looking at those options, Ballmer released a statement Sunday night saying he and the Clippers would comply with the NBA’s punishments. He also apologized to Clippers’ fans. Here is the statement in full:
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“This has been a very difficult time for everybody associated with the Clippers, and for that, I…
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