Donald Sterling just won't go away. The 80-year-old owner of the Los Angeles Clippers continues to fight back.

On April 25, recorded tapes were released to the public that showed Sterling had a problem with 31-year-old V. Stiviano hanging out with Magic Johnson because he is African American. V. Stiviano was the one who recorded the conversation. Sterling has a history of racism that extends to apartment selections as well. By now, most people are familiar with the situation that went down in late April.

Sterling received a lifetime ban from all basketball operations. He is prohibited from attending any NBA arena and was fined $2.5 million

The confusion comes with Sterling's decision. On May 23, he agreed to allow his wife to sell the team. This authorized the team sale of the franchise and just six days later former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer placed the winning bid for the franchise at $2 billion. These events eliminated an owners vote that was scheduled for June 3.

So here we are in chapter three of the Donald Sterling chronicle.

It's been reported that Sterling has hired a group of lawyers and private investigators to "dig up some dirt" on the 29 other owners, Commissioner Adam Silver and former Commissioner David Stern. This team has been hired by Sterling through the next 30 days.

Sterling is the longest tenured owner in the NBA, holding that position since 1981. He may know a little something himself about other owners and the current Commissioner Adam Silver. It may appear to be a desperate attempt at getting back at the league, but at this point Sterling has nothing to lose. If Sterling can find incrementing evidence against an owner, he may be able to have him or her removed or plead his case that he deserves to be placed back in the league.

Is there a possibility that one other owner or commissioner has a questionable past? That's what Sterling is trying to find out.

Sterling is also suing the league for $1 billion for the penalties he received by Adam Silver. Sterling does not deny anything he said on the recording. However, he feels that he was illegally recorded, and the NBA has no right to force a sale. He may have a case in court with the recordings, but Sterling will most likely come up short with the "forcing a sale" argument.

Former Commissioner David Stern has been criticized by many as "fixing games and drafts." The biggest stain on his résumé is the Tim Donaghy scandal. Donaghy, a former referee, admitted to gambling and betting on multiple NBA games in his career that he officiated. Are there more Donaghy scandals out there?

The investigators will also be looking at finances and compensation throughout the league.

Bobby Samini (attorney for Sterling) said, "Now his objective is to demonstrate for everybody that the NBA is a damned hypocrite."

It looks as if Sterling just wants vengeance and notoriety at this point. He's never had any success as the Clippers owner. Since 1981, the franchise has just three total playoff series wins. For Sterling, this fills a void in his life and gives him something to do. Who else would turn down $2 billion?

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