Blackballed - Season 1

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Who Makes The Game?

1 - Who Makes The Game?

Air Date: May 18, 2020

At the outset of the 2014 NBA playoffs, the biggest scandal in league history was about to erupt.

The Fish's Head.

2 - The Fish's Head.

Air Date: May 18, 2020

A look back at one of the worst franchises in professional sports, the Los Angeles Clippers.

The Tape.

3 - The Tape.

Air Date: May 18, 2020

The Donald Sterling tape leaks. Clippers players and coaches react with shock and disgust.

Property.

4 - Property.

Air Date: May 19, 2020

Donald Sterling's views on race extend beyond basketball and into how he ran his real estate empire.

Uproar.

5 - Uproar.

Air Date: May 20, 2020

The tape creates an escalating crisis for the NBA and its new commissioner Adam Silver.

The Choice.

6 - The Choice.

Air Date: May 21, 2020

In a private team meeting, Clippers players and coaches talk about the tape, race, and how to respond.

The Protest.

7 - The Protest.

Air Date: May 25, 2020

The Clippers stage a protest, expressing unity and showing the world what they believe in.

Pressure.

8 - Pressure.

Air Date: May 25, 2020

Pressure mounts to remove Donald Sterling from the league.

Bigger Than Sports.

9 - Bigger Than Sports.

Air Date: May 26, 2020

New commissioner Adam Silver makes the bold decision to ban Donald Sterling for life from the NBA.

Doubling Down.

10 - Doubling Down.

Air Date: May 27, 2020

The Sterling scandal continues to haunt the team as their season comes to an abrupt conclusion.

Ousted.

11 - Ousted.

Air Date: May 28, 2020

In dramatic tabloid fashion, the Clippers are sold to Steve Balmer, officially ending the scandal.

We Make The Game.

12 - We Make The Game.

Air Date: May 29, 2020

The Sterling scandal ushered in a new era of player empowerment, and they haven't looked back since.