The allegations led to the suspension of the Phoenix Suns and Mercury. There is a time and a place for it.
The owner of the NBA's Phoenix Suns and the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury was suspended for a year and fined $10 million by the NBA as a result of an investigation into the Suns franchise.
During his time with the Suns and Mercury, he used the N-word at least five times, according to the NBA.
James illustrated that he reads through the stories a few times now. Our league didn't get this right. I don't have to tell you why. All you have to do is read the stories and make your own decision. There is no place in this league for that type of behavior. I am a huge fan of this league and respect its leadership. This isn't correct. There is no place for sexism, racism, or misogynistic behavior. It's not important if you own the team or play for it. Our league is an example of our values and this is not true.
According to league sources, he was unaccepting of the idea that he deserved a one-year suspension and a $10 million fine for his behavior, and that he cooperated fully with the investigative process. Sources said that the part of the process that became acrimonious was the punishment.
According to the investigation led by New York-based law firm Wachtell Lipton, Sarver engaged in conduct that clearly violated common workplace standards, as reflected in team and league rules and policies.
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