Robert Sarver Selling Phoenix Suns, Mercury After N-Word Scandal

Robert Sarver will quit both the Phoenix Suns and the Phoenix Mercury after the NBA discovered he did utilize the n-word several times throughout his period as an owner in the leagues.

The 60-year-old revealed in a prolonged declaration on Wednesday early morning that he is “beginning the process of seeking buyers for the Suns and the Mercury” following the NBA’s findings.

“Words that I deeply regret now overshadow nearly two decades of building organizations that brought people together — and strengthened the Phoenix area — through the unifying power of professional men’s and women’s basketball,” Sarver stated, prior to including, “but in our current unforgiving climate, it has become painfully clear that that is no longer possible — that whatever good I have done, or could still do, is outweighed by things I have said in the past.”

In addition to using the racial epithet on a minimum of 5 various events, the NBA likewise stated Sarver made unsuitable remarks towards ladies, and didn’t treat his staff members relatively or similarly.

Commissioner Adam Silver fined Sarver $10 million and suspended him one year over all of it … and firmly insisted the punishment was strong enough.

But, after fans and multiple star players — consisting of LeBron James, Chris Paul and Draymond Green — called for more severe sanctions … Sarver chose it was best to carry on from his functions with the NBA and WNBA groups.

“I do not want to be a distraction to these two teams and the fine people who work so hard to bring the joy and excitement of basketball to fans around the world,” Sarver stated. “I want what’s best for these two organizations, the players, the employees, then fans, the community, my fellow owners, the NBA and the WNBA. This is the best course of action for everyone.”