Donald Sterling, now 88 decades aged, has very long been a controversial figure in the sports environment. As a result, he has maintained a very very low profile in current many years.

Sterling formerly was the operator of the Clippers franchise from 1981-2014, purchasing the group when they were being headquartered in San Diego.

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His early possession a long time ended up marred by money disagreements, with the NBA regularly fining him and attempting to block his want to move the Clippers to Los Angeles.

Right after just a several yrs participating in in the San Diego Sports activities Arena, Sterling managed to transfer the crew, whilst any sustained success remained elusive due in element to low payrolls.

Los Angeles Clippers proprietor Donald Sterling attends the NBA playoff game amongst the Clippers and the Golden Point out Warriors, April 21, 2014 at Staples Heart in Los Angeles, California. (ROBYN BECK/AFP by means of Getty Visuals)

But the most vital and disturbing controversy happened in 2014, when studies emerged that Sterling experienced been recorded creating inexcusable racist remarks to V. Stiviano.

In response, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver banned Sterling for lifetime from "attending NBA games or techniques," staying "present at any Clippers place of work or facility," or taking part "in any business or personnel decisions involving the workforce."

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Silver fined Sterling $2.5 million and also compelled the sale of the Clippers, who eventually wound up in the arms of present-day owner Steve Ballmer.

He all but disappeared from general public lifetime soon after these situations, but resurfaced not too long ago at a Malibu restaurant.

Sterling dined with his estranged wife Shelly and was photographed remaining escorted to his car or truck by a young, unidentified female:

The 88-year-outdated small business male suggests his goodbyes in advance of receiving escorted to the motor vehicle by a mystery girl.  (Backgrid)

Sterling has remained small critical over the the previous eight several years given that his epic downfall Sterling, when his past racial insensitivity was effectively-documented and manufactured headlines soon after a racist conversation with mistress V. Stiviano. (Backgrid)

Previous LA Clippers proprietor Donald Sterling helps make a scarce outing with relatives and pals for supper in Malibu.  (Backgrid)

It’s easy to understand that he has maintained a lower public profile his particular troubles have not endeared him to Los Angeles locals.

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Even with that, Sterling remains a person of the most effective figures in LA true estate. As of 2014, he owned 162 qualities all more than the area.