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I ll come smack the s**t out of you right in front of your wife - Former NBA champion recalls an extremely unpleasant incident with Robert Sarver and how it cost him $25 000

Charlotte Hornets vs. Phoenix Suns Over the summer, owner Robert Sarver was caught up in the biggest scandal involving an owner since Donald Sterling. Following a league investigation, it was proven that he made racist and misogynistic comments in the workplace several times during his tenure with the organization. He was fined $10 million and suspended for a year. Shortly after, Sarver announced that he would begin the process of selling the franchise. It was clear that Sarver created a hostile and toxic work environment. Some players even have stories of bad encounters with him. During an appearance on the '' podcast, former Suns player discussed an incident he had with Sarver. Barnes played with the franchise during the 2008-09 season. During a game, Barnes started casually talking to fans in-between free throws. Sarver did not appreciate that. "I'm talking with this 13-year-old and his dad, we're back and forth laughing. There's a free throw being shot and I hear someone say, 'don't talk to my f****** fans' ... I'm just like 'no way he's talking to me." "I turned around and just him in the corner sitting with his wife and I said 'I'll come smack the s**t out of you right in front of your wife'. Then I ran back down the court cause the free throw was shot." Barnes was later fined by the league for the comments he made to Sarver. "He told on me and I end up getting fined $25,000 for inappropriate language. I don't know they said the crowd or to him. But I'm thinking, this guy is an owner and he was the one that said don't talk to my f****** fans."

Robert Sarver made the right decision to sell his stake in the Phoenix Suns

Sacramento Kings vs. Phoenix Suns There is no way of sugar-coating it. Robert Sarver should no longer be involved with the NBA. The league gave him a light punishment. However, he made the right decision to sell his stake in the . Between the incident with and what this summer's investigation uncovered, it's clear that Sarver is not fit to be an NBA owner. He had no right to treat his employees so poorly and he should not speak to players the way he did to Barnes. Luckily for the Suns organization, they will soon be able to put this dark chapter of their history behind them. The Suns open their 2022-23 regular season against the Dallas Mavericks on October 19. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found