Clippers owner Steve Ballmer addressed last week the accusations that his team circumvented the NBA salary cap, as well as having Kawhi endorsed by the now-defunct Aspiration company.
Steve Ballmer said in the SBJ AXS Drive event that “the important thing is our relationship with the company and the player’s relationship with the company were independent.”
According to The Athletic, Ballmer invested $60 million into the company, the intention being that he did so to help the now-bankrupt Aspiration to make its scheduled payments to Kawhi Leonard.
Ballmer mentioned that he was “conned” by the company.
Steve Ballmer also said:
“This too shall pass. We had many relationships with the company, sponsor, activation, and carbon credits.”
With that in mind, Steve Ballmer also addressed last week’s hosting of the 2026 NBA All-Star game in the Intuit Dome.
“I’m pretty pumped up about that. I think we’re probably the first arena that was awarded an All-Star Game before the building was built. … I mean, it’s a weird game because it’s not a home game for anybody.”
He also answered a question on the Clippers’ first season playing at their new arena.
“The Wall, our 51 uninterrupted rows with the swell, our standing room only section. I wasn’t sure we’d really have that right in year one. I wasn’t sure because it takes a while to cultivate that kind of fan experience and energy.
Steve Ballmer is excited to see head coach Ty Lue get the Clippers ready for the season.
Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and the Clippers fans will be there this season to support the team, no matter what.
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