Sterling's offensive behavior was no secret for years

It doesn't appear that Sterling ever got around to learning much. But now, to catastrophic effect, the ignorance has been exposed.

Donald Sterling, who bought the Clippers in 1981, is the NBA's longest-tenured owner :: Danny Moloshok/AP

It doesn't appear that Sterling ever got around to learning much. But now, to catastrophic effect, the ignorance has been exposed.