As the Clippers tried to convince Harper that their deal was better, Harper knew better and signed with the Bulls. Sterling holds the league's third lowest payroll, which goes to show what a penny pincher he is. Despite all the bad press he has received, Sterling has constantly been named Humanitarian of the Year. Many organizations such as the Special Olympics and the Vista Del Mar Orphanage have awarded him with honors since 1997. A man with grand ambition, he wanted to revolutionize the world of basketball in his first year when he purchased San Diego, before moving to Los Angeles.
Sterling loves the status that a wealthy and respected businessman carries.
He likes to live in the lap of luxury, a lifestyle that he has earned with hard work. Take a look at Ericsson's sporting event agenda. A weak dollar, poor fan support and no corporate help seem to be pointing Canada's major league teams toward extinction. Every week, Sports Illustrated gets you closer to the heart of sports, with spectacular action photography and in-depth coverage. Click here for more .