Lots of us have an uncle that has probably said something inappropriate at a family event. For Oklahoman and Clippers star Blake Griffin that’s how he views former team owner Donald Sterling, who was forced out by the league after he made racist comments.
“[Griffin] compared former team owner Donald Sterling to a ‘weird uncle’ and new owner Steve Ballmer to a ‘cool dad,’” ESPN reported about an interview Griffin gave to The Players’ Tribune.
“He’s like a cool dad who gives you candy,” Griffin said about Ballmer. “Donald was like a weird uncle.” It makes you wonder if Thanksgiving dinner will be awkward for Griffin this year.
This article appears in Oct 29 – Nov 4, 2014.