The Billion Dollar Slap: What the NBA's Latest Scandal Says About the Cost of Winning The National Basketball Association (NBA) has long been a proving ground for the intersection of sports, business, and entertainment.
However, when it comes to pursuing championships and revenue, the lines between fair play and financial manipulation are often blurred.
The latest salvo in this ongoing saga is the one year suspension of Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, a $30 million fine levied against his team, and a further $700,000 penalty imposed on star player Kawhi Leonard.