Los Angeles Clippers appoint John S. Gibson as interim CEO
The Los Angeles Clippers have hired John S. Gibson as interim CEO and governor. He takes over from team owner Steve Ballmer, who is serving a one-year NBA ban. Gibson will oversee basketball and business operations and represent the Clippers in league voting. He’s been a long-time season ticketholder. Gibson says his goal is to provide steady leadership.
He spent the last six years as a trial lawyer and litigation partner at a Los Angeles law firm, and has experience advising major corporations and sports organizations. The NBA suspended Ballmer, fined the Clippers $30 million and forced them to forfeit five first-round draft picks.
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