Next Tuesday the 16th the research to Robert Sarver, owner of the Phoenix Suns and RCD Mallorca, an investigation that will be carried out by an external company that the NBA has hired to interview the more than 70 employees of the Phoenix franchise, some still in the Arizona entity and others who already they don’t work at the club.
Recently a series of ‘sexual jokes’ by the businessman have come to light during a tribute in a video published by the Sports Illustrated magazine website. This tribute took place on a ranch, organized by the widow of partner Dick Heckmann, who died at the end of last year 2020.
It must be remembered that, apart from this last information, Robert Sarver is being investigated for alleged racist and sexist conduct during his years at the helm of the Phoenix Suns. The accusations have come through an ESPN report.
The American banker, owner of Phoenix Suns in the NBA, arrived at the Mallorcan property in January 2016, acquiring 77% of the shares of the Balearic club, a percentage that has expanded over time. He has also carried out at Real Mallorca a investment of more than 50 million euros modernizing the facilities and settling the debt with the Treasury.
At the Mallorcan club, at the moment, they have not expressed themselves in this regard while waiting for events. Only the president, Andy KohlbergSarver’s henchman has testified in favor of the Texan. According to Sarver partner Kohlberg, “I have never seen racist or misogynistic behavior in him, no one has ever complained to me, he has always been an honest and upright person and I have never witnessed any racist or sexist behavior” Vermilion President ends.
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