“While there is so much that is inaccurate and misleading in this story that I hardly know where to begin, let me be clear: The n-word is not part of my vocabulary,” Sarver said. Sarver said in his statement that Watson was “clearly not a credible source.” Watson was the Suns' coach for all or part of three seasons before being fired three games into the 2017-18 season. Watson said he told Sarver that he can't use that word. "Once the investigation is completed, its findings will provide the basis for any league action.”Īmong the allegations: Former Suns coach Earl Watson said Sarver was upset that Golden State forward Draymond Green used the N-word during a game in 2016 and that the owner repeated the N-word several times when voicing his displeasure.
“The NBA and WNBA remain committed to providing a respectful and inclusive workplace for all employees," Bass said. The NBA released its own statement from executive vice president of communications Mike Bass saying the allegations were “extremely serious” and that the league has asked the Wachtell Lipton law firm to “commence a comprehensive investigation.” “I would entirely welcome an impartial NBA investigation which may prove our only outlet for clearing my name and the reputation of an organization of which I’m so very proud,” Sarver said. The Suns also strongly denied the report in a lengthy statement released Thursday. In ESPN’s report, Sarver denied or disputed most of the allegations through his legal team. Most of the allegations are from anonymous sources but a few are on the record. PHOENIX - The NBA has asked a law firm to investigate the Phoenix Suns after a published report on Thursday detailed allegations that owner Robert Sarver has a history of racist, misogynistic and hostile incidents during his 17-year tenure in charge of the franchise.ĮSPN said it talked to dozens of current and former team employees for the story, including some who detailed inappropriate behavior by Sarver.
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