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Best Twitter Reactions to Life Ban on Clippers' Owner - NBA commissioner Adam Silver spoke forcefully Tuesday in dropping a lifetime ban on Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, handing him a $2.5 million fine and urging league owners to vote for him to sell his team. In doing so, the NBA's new commissioner drew rave reviews from athletes and celebrities. BET.com documents the best Twitter reactions, including those from stars such as LeBron James and Magic Johnson. Good riddance!(Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)

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Magic Johnson - "Commissioner Silver showed great leadership in banning LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life. Former and current NBA players are very happy and satisfied with Commissioner Silver's ruling. Now the Clippers players and fans can concentrate on the game tonight against the Warriors with Commissioner Silver's decision. Current and former NBA players [k]now that in Commissioner Adam Silver we have a great leader leading our league. Now let's hope that the other 29 owners do the right thing. The people who I'm happiest for are Coach Doc Rivers, the Clippers players and fans."(Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for Centric)

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LeBron James - "Commissioner Silver thank you for protecting our beautiful and powerful league!! Great leader!! #BiggerThanBasketball #StriveForGreatness" (Photo: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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Mark Cuban - "I agree 100% with Commissioner Silver's findings and the actions taken against Donald Sterling." (Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Charlamagne Tha God - "If Magic Johnson buys the Clippers which I think will happen Donald Sterling will definitely die of a broken heart." (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Spike Lee - "Adam Silver Did The Right Thng. YA-DIG? SHO-NUFF. And Now The Owners Have To Do The Same."(Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)

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Osi Umenyiora - "Wow. Commissioner Silver dropping the hammer down. I see you NBA." (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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Diddy - "I will always be a Knicks fan, but I am a business man. #DiddyBuyTheClippers #NameYourPrice. Seriously....I applaud Commissioner Silver and the @NBA for quick and decisive action. #BiggerThanBasketball" (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

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Shannon Sharpe - "NBA Commish last name might be Silver, but he was gold today. His justice was swift and harsh. NBA you're in gr8 hands."(Photo: Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

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Jalen Rose  - "Great job Adam Silver! #Salute" (Photo: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

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JR Smith - "Great move by the @NBA today! #NoPlaceInOurGameForThis #NoPlaceInLifeForThis" (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Esquire)

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Jadakiss - "I would say justice is somewhat served! #NBA #commissioner silver good job" (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Jimmy Rollins - "Adam Silver made a brave and correct decision today! Great job." (Photo: Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

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Rick Ross - "Commissioner Silver a Boss. @nba"(Photo: Getty Images for BET)

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Dwyane Wade - "Commissioner Silver....STRONG...way to take charge and protect our great league." (Photo:  Ron Elkman/Sports Imagery/ Getty Images)

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Reggie Miller - "Commissioner Silver, FANTASTIC!!! New Sheriff lays down the law, kudos. Honest n precise.. #BANNEDForLife" (Photo:  Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Reverend Al Sharpton - "I applaud NBA Comm. Adam Silver for announcing Donald Sterling's Lifetime Ban from the NBA and Financial Penalty." (Photo: Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

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Tim Hardaway Jr. - "Thank You Mr. Silver!!!" (Photo: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

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Shaquille O'Neal - "Way to go, Commissioner Silver! The NBA stands for everybody!" (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Toys"R"Us)

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James Worthy - "There was no other solution! Adam Silver & the owners have made the right decision. #nba" (Photo: David Livingston/Getty Images)

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David Robinson - "Strong leadership from Commissioner Silver! He has my full support." (Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

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