The Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner announced his intention to sell following the results of the NBA's investigation into his workplace conduct.
next season if Sarver remained involved with the team after the 2022-23 season.“For the better part of the last year, I have refused to allow Robert Sarver’s despicable behavior to be swept under the rug," said Sharpton in a statement Wednesday."The racist old boys’ club in professional sports is officially closed. A new era is upon us where it is intolerable to view Black players like property.
Sharpton called for PayPal to part ways with Sarver last month. The civil rights leader continues to challenge the NBA on how to handle situations of the this nature in the future. "The NBA’s actions over the last week also make it apparent that the league must also do some soul searching," Sharpton continued in the statement."I am ready to renew our partnership with the league to advance justice throughout professional basketball, the sports world at league, and our nation.”"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.
"In the meantime, I will continue to work on becoming a better person, and continuing to support the community in meaningful ways," Sarver concluded in the statement."Thank you for continuing to root for the Suns and the Mercury, embracing the power that sports has to bring us together."
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