The L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling has
finally shown remorse for the racist remarks he made earlier while Speaking with CNN's Anderson
Cooper in an exclusive interview set to air today, 81 years old Donald,
said he's not racist. continue....
"When I listen to that tape, I don't
even know how I can say words like that.... I don't know why the girl had me
say those things."
"You're saying you were set up?"
Cooper asked.
"Well yes, I was baited," Sterling
said. "I mean, that's not the way I talk. I don't talk about people for
one thing, ever. I talk about ideas and other things. I don't talk about
people. I'm not a racist. I made a terrible, terrible mistake. And I'm here
with you today to apologize and to ask for forgiveness for all the people that
I've hurt." Continue...
"The reason it's hard for me, very hard
for me, is that I'm wrong. I caused the problem. I don't know how to correct
it. I'm good member who made a mistake and I'm apologizing and I'm asking for
forgiveness,. Am I entitled to one mistake, am I after 35 years? I mean, I love
my league, I love my partners. Am I entitled to one mistake? It's a terrible
mistake, and I'll never do it again."
Sterling also said he's apologized to Magic
Johnson who he mentioned in his rants
"If I said anything wrong, I'm sorry.
He's a good person. I mean, what am I going to say? Has he done everything he
can do to help minorities? I don't think so. But I'll say it, he's great. But I
don't think he's a good example for the children of Los Angeles."
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