Racism

• In 2009, LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling was sued for employment discrimination

• Then, in 2014 Donald Sterling was caught on tape saying racist statements to his wife and was then fired and banned from the NBA forever.

• He had owned the LA Clippers from 1981-2014

 Altercations

• In 2004, during a NBA match between Pacers and the Pistons, multiple players got in an altercation. This lead to the whole team fighting and even some players running up to the stands and fighting fans

 Apparel

• Also, the dress code for the NBA had become more strict and regulated