He quickly banished Clippers owner Donald Sterling after Sterling 's racially offensive remarks came to light via TMZ .
NBA commissioner Adam Silver has demonstrated a sensitivity to the concerns of the league 's overwhelmingly African - American player population .
Adam Silver quickly banished Clippers owner Donald Sterling after Sterling 's racially offensive remarks came to light via TMZ .
NBA commissioner Adam Silver has demonstrated a sensitivity to the concerns of the league 's overwhelmingly African - American player population .