Suns Vice Chair Jahm Najafi Calls for Robert Sarver to Resign After NBA Suspension

The managing partner of the Phoenix Mercury is not wanted by a prominent voice in the Phoenix Suns organization.

The second- largest shareholder in the Suns is calling for the resignation of Robert Sarver.

After an independent investigation revealed a history of racist and sexist behavior, the NBA imposed a one-year suspension and $10 million fine on him.

While I don't want to become the managing partner, I will work hard to ensure the next steward treats all stakeholders with dignity, professionalism and respect.

Mike Vigil @protectedpick

Jahm Najafi, the second largest Suns stakeholder, has publicly called for the resignation of Robert Sarver in an open letter to Suns fans. pic.twitter.com/z7dMzUyHSP

He is not the only one who is concerned about the team being allowed to stay.

The NBA did not do enough in its punishment, according to some.

LeBron James @KingJames

behavior. I love this league and I deeply respect our leadership. But this isn’t right. There is no place for misogyny, sexism, and racism in any work place. Don’t matter if you own the team or play for the team. We hold our league up as an example of our values and this aint it.

Chris Paul @CP3

I am of the view that the sanctions fell short in truly addressing what we can all agree was atrocious behavior. My heart goes out to all of the people that were affected.

The National Basketball Players Association executive director said in a statement that the manager should never hold a managerial position again.

Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears

Statement from Tamika Tremaglio, Executive Director of @TheNBPA, about the "horrible" conduct from Suns owner Robert Sarver to @andscape @espn who she believes "should never hold a managerial position within our league again." pic.twitter.com/q4uEU7Ke6h

WhenHolmes reported that he was facing multiple allegations of racism and sexism during his time with the Suns, it generated national attention.

The league initiated an independent investigation from the law firm of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, which summarized its findings in a 43-page report that revealed Sarver said the N-word in repeating or purporting to repeat a Black person's name at least five times during his

He made inappropriate comments about the physical appearance of female employees and other women, and frequently engaged in degrading and harsh treatment of employees.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver told reporters Wednesday that the situation with the former Los Angeles Clippers governor is "dramatically different" than the one with DonaldSterling, who was banned from the league and fined for making racist comments.

There are a lot of people who don't want to see him return to his role with the Suns.