The Worst Episodes of Blackballed

At the outset of the 2014 NBA playoffs, the biggest scandal in league history was about to erupt.

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A look back at one of the worst franchises in professional sports, the Los Angeles Clippers.

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The Donald Sterling tape leaks. Clippers players and coaches react with shock and disgust.

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Donald Sterling's views on race extend beyond basketball and into how he ran his real estate empire.

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The tape creates an escalating crisis for the NBA and its new commissioner Adam Silver.

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In a private team meeting, Clippers players and coaches talk about the tape, race, and how to respond.

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The Clippers stage a protest, expressing unity and showing the world what they believe in.

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Pressure mounts to remove Donald Sterling from the league.

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New commissioner Adam Silver makes the bold decision to ban Donald Sterling for life from the NBA.

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The Sterling scandal continues to haunt the team as their season comes to an abrupt conclusion.

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In dramatic tabloid fashion, the Clippers are sold to Steve Balmer, officially ending the scandal.

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The Sterling scandal ushered in a new era of player empowerment, and they haven't looked back since.

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