Oprah Winfrey
Days after NBA commissioner, Adam Silver banned Donald Sterling (Clipper's Owner) for life and promised to commence a proceeding to force him to sell, tons of Hollywood celebrities (both serious and not so serious) have been declaring their interest to buy. The latest addition to the list of potential buyers is billionaire, talks show host, Oprah Winfrey.
According to ESPN.com, the talk show host is reportedly interested in buying the Clippers should Sterling be forced to sell. She is said to be in discussion with a pair of her very rich friends, billionaire media executive, David Geffen and Silicon Valley mogul, Larry Ellison to make a bid should the team become available. Oprah wants to buy the team but does not want a role in the team's front office.
Speaking with ESPN, the Dreamworld Studio executive, David says:
"I am a fan. I bring something to the table,
it's fun and i can afford it. I live in L.A,
that's one thing that makes it interesting"
Rap mogul, Sean "P Diddy" Combs took to his twitter account to declare his interest right after Silver's announcement.
"I will always be a Knicks fan" he said, "but i am a business man....#DiddyBuyTheClippers....#NameYourPrice
Other celebrities that are interested , includes comedian and actor, Don Rickles, former Los Angeles Laker's player and successful business man, Magic Johnson, Academy award wining actor, Matt Damon, Professional boxer, Floyd "Money" Mayweather, Retired professional boxing' golden boy, Oscar Dela Hoya, Hollywood film producer, director, screenwriter and CEO of Apatow production, Judd Apatow, record producer and entrepreneur, Dr. Dre, rapper Rick Ross, comedian Mindy Kaling and many more.
Kaling had this to say..... "I am interested in buying the Clippers,
the uniform will be the same but bedazzled" she promised.
Whether or not these celebrities are ready and serious about buying, some clipper's fans already know whom they want to own the team.
Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr.
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