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The NBA levied a heavy fine and a year-long suspension against Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver after an investigation found he used racist language and fostered a hostile work environment.
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The NBA said that he will pay a $10 million fine and be suspended for a year from managing or representing the Suns and the Mercury.
The NBA found that he used derogatory language and sexually charged comments toward and about women and bullied employees.
The investigation came after the release of a report on allegations of improper conduct by employees of the sports network.
He will need to undergo sensitivity training while away from his teams.
Last year, he welcomed the NBA's investigation, but his legal team denied the allegations to the media.
Donald Sterling, the former Los Angeles Clippers owner, was banned from the NBA for life after his racist comments were exposed. According to a report from last year, the Suns should have a black head coach because of the N-words used by the man.
need a [N-word],” referring to the league’s majority-Black player population. Sarver stepped down as the executive chairman of Western Alliance Bancorporation in April amid the investigation.The 18th most valuable team in the NBA is the Suns. The franchise was purchased for $400 million.
Robert Iger was considering buying the Suns if they went up for sale.
The owner of the Phoenix Suns welcomes the league's investigation.
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