The True Story of the Donald Sterling Scandal and Clippers Revealed

A scandalous story unfolded in 2014 involving Donald Sterling, V. Stiviano, and the LA Clippers. FX's limited series 'Clipped' delves into the saga, now streaming on Hulu. Sterling faced a lifetime ban from the NBA after a leaked voice recording revealed racist remarks towards Black people, including Magic Johnson. Ed O'Neill portrays Sterling in the series, shedding light on the controversial events. The series aims to entertain while capturing the tragedy of the story. 'Clipped' uses ESPN's 'The Sterling Affairs' as its source of inspiration for the narrative. The fallout from the leaked recording sparked outrage and a social media frenzy. The Clippers, under Sterling's ownership, faced a tumultuous period, leading to the eventual sale of the team. Gina Welch, the creator and showrunner, discusses the adaptation of events for the series, aiming to maintain the gravity of the situation. The scandal involved prominent figures such as Jacki Weaver, Cleopatra Coleman, and Laurence Fishburne portraying key roles in the narrative. From the leaked recording to the fallout and the eventual sale of the Clippers, the story of Donald Sterling remains a significant chapter in NBA history.