Suns have been one of the most consistent teams in the NBA. They have had a number of successful runs in the tournament. The team has had a decent outing so far in the current season. They are eyeing the gold currently as they prepare for their next match. However, things seem to be gloomy at the moment. The team has been hit by one of the worst controversies at the moment.
Robert Sarver is the owner of the Phoenix Suns. He is an American businessman and has co-founded Southwest Value Partners. Sarver has recently landed in trouble for his inappropriate comments. The NBA has lodged a report against the owner of the Suns for alleged misogynistic comments. The businessman has also been charged with racism. Let us know more about the incident in detail below.
Suns In The State Of Discomfort Following Allegations Against Owner
A recent report from ESPN has revealed shocking data about Robert Sarver. He has been accused of misogyny & racism recently. The reports were published this Thursday and soon after they spread like wildfire. The association of NBA has cleared its stand on the issue. A spokesperson from the NBA said that the allegations were very much serious. He also confirmed that an official investigation has been launched to verify the accusations. The law firm of Wachtell Lipton has been vested with the responsibility of the investigation.
The owner of the Suns has been termed as a racist and misogynistic person by staffs. ESPN has conducted interviews with over seventy people who had been associated with the Suns. All of them had agreed about the misogynistic nature of Robert Sarver. The team might have foreseen the news and were quick to deny such claims back in October. The Suns’ owner also denied the allegations against him.