Robert Sarver, owner of the Phoenix Suns, was fined $10 million.
Robert Sarver, the owner of the Phoenix Suns, one of the NBA teams, was suspended from his duty for one year after the NBA investigation into allegations of racism and misogyny and was fined $10 million.
According to a written statement from the NBA, Sarver was found to “behave in clear violation of common workplace standards.”
The investigation found evidence of “racially insensitive language, unequal treatment of female employees, gender-related expressions and behavior.”
“Sometimes it constitutes bullying,” the statement said, for Sarver’s treatment of employees. expressions were used.
The investigation, which interviewed a total of 320 people and reviewed 80,000 documents and videos, was launched in November 2021 after an ESPN article.
Sarver, who has been the owner of the Suns for 18 years, will not be able to watch NBA games and will not be able to engage in any commercial activities related to his team during his suspension.
(NTV Sports)
