With this kind of guy, you have to be smarter than him. It sas easy (for a GM who knows the rules) to anticipe his move. Find loopholes, be discreet. Let him fix the hoophole and find another one. Exactly what DA always did in the past. Unfortunately this time, the clippers aren't in the same IQ league. You screw up clippers, you are paying the price and Stern feels very good with himself. You deserves it!