2014-05-14

Magic Johnson to Donald Sterling: "Correction Donald, I own the Los Angeles Dodgers not work for them (laughter)"

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Link to Donald Sterling's interview: http://kirktanter.blogspot.com/2014/05/donald-sterling-tells-anderson-cooper-i.html


Magic Johnson responds to Sterling's comments and discusses the scandal with Anderson Cooper.


Magic Johnson spoke candidly with Anderson about his decision to announce that he had HIV 22 years ago. Magic also discussed his work helping others with HIV and AIDS. Anderson also asked about Magic's business that brought thousands of jobs to urban areas.


Magic responds after Anderson plays a portion of the Sterling interview where he says, "Jews, when they get successful, they will help their people, and some of the African-Americans - maybe I'll get in trouble again - they don't want to help anybody,"


The NBA is moving ahead with its process for removing Donald Sterling as the owner of the L.A. Clippers. Magic Johnson spoke to Anderson about the future of the team, and his possible role as a future NBA owner.


After Donald Sterling's interview aired on AC360, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver released a statement apologizing to Magic Johnson on behalf of the league for being "dragged into this situation." Magic Johnson spoke to Anderson about the league's handing of the scandal. He also discussed the impact the scandal is having on the playoffs that are going on right now.

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