Clippers owner Donald Sterling’s estranged wife, Rochelle Sterling is in a curious position. Sunday, following the release of the audio that caused her husband to be banned for life from the NBA, Rochelle seemed to be putting some distance between herself and her husband, claiming she nor her family were racist. But later that same night, Shelly was spotted having dinner with her husband, where she seemed to flip flop on her stance and stated that he wasn’t racist.
Either way, it appears unlikely the NBA would be willing to allow her to take over the franchise and for it to remain in the Sterling family. Shelly attended Tuesday night’s game five at the urging of Clippers head coach Doc Rivers and the team.
Shelly wore all black, as did all Clippers employees and representatives, but didn’t sit in her normal courtside seat. She opted for a suite view of the game. Under the circumstances, I think that was the appropriate move.
Clippers win 113-103.