The year-long investigation by the NBA into the conduct of Suns’ majority owner Robert Sarver has brought to light deplorable behavior, poor leadership, and unacceptable actions. When the league had an opportunity to fortify their message of equality, they chose to slap his wrist rather than impose a stiffer penalty.
It’s hard to break up the good ‘ole boys club in the NBA and truly hold people accountable for their actions. NBA insider Brain Windhorst stated on ESPN’s NBA Today on Thursday, “the only way that I think anything would change is if there’s some sort of societal pressure, whether that comes from the players, comes from fans, and comes from sponsors”.