New Clippers owner exits Microsoft's board

One week after finalizing his ownership of the Los Angeles Clippers basketball team, Steve Ballmer said he is stepping down from his role on Microsoft’s board of directors.

The former CEO of the tech giant said his focus has shifted six months after retiring from Microsoft. In addition to his purchase of the basketball team, he also is involved in teaching and civic endeavors, according to Fox Business.

“I think it would be impractical for me to continue to serve on the board, and it is best for me to move off. The fall will be hectic between teaching a new class and the start of the NBA season, so my departure from the board is effective immediately,” Ballmer wrote in a letter to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.

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