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NBA commissioner Adam Silver addresses Suns employees in meeting apologizes
10/22/2022 10:44:00 PM NBA commissioner Adam Silver addresses Suns employees in meeting apologizes
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NBA commissioner Adam Silver addresses Suns employees in meeting apologizes The Republic confirmed NBA commissioner Adam Silver met with Suns employees before Wednesday's season opener. Video: Phoenix Suns GM, coach and players react to Robert Sarver newsPhoenix Suns general manager James Jones, head coach Monty Williams and players talk about their reactions to the Robert Sarver situation.Patrick Breen, Arizona RepublicLOS ANGELES – NBA commissioner Adam Silver was publicly criticized for only handing Robert Sarver a year suspension and $10-million fine as punishment for the findings in the 10-month investigation of the Phoenix Suns team owner. At the time last month, Silver said he couldn’t take the Suns away from Sarver and deemed the actions against him “appropriate.”The investigation concluded Sarver used N-word multiple times, made sex-related comments towards women and exhibited other inappropriate behavior during his 18-year tenure as Suns team owner. Read more:
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CNN's Michael Smerconish speaks with New York Magazine writer Reeves Wiedeman about the true story that inspired the Netflix series 'The Watcher.' Read more >> Adam Silver Apologized To Suns EmployeesAdam Silver Apologized To Suns Employees - RealGM Wiretap Sources: Silver apologizes to Suns employeesIn comments to Phoenix Suns employees before the team's season opener Wednesday, NBA commissioner Adam Silver apologized multiple times on behalf of the league for years of workplace misconduct under Suns majority owner Robert Sarver, sources told Baxter. Baxter Just kick them out of the league, they are ringless and poverty anyways nobody would care Baxter If he stays no one is gonna want to get drafted there Report: Silver Apologizes to Suns Employees After Sarver’s SuspensionAdam Silver reportedly met with Phoenix staffers to apologize for the league’s handling of owner Robert Sarver. Worst commissioner in all of sports. 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Tom Brady apologizes for comparing playing football to militaryTom Brady apologized Thursday for making a comparison between football and military deployment while interviewing NBA star Kevin Durant on the seven-time Super Bowl champion’s weekly podcast. Brady apologizes for comparing playing football to militaryTom Brady has apologized for making a comparison between football and military deployment while interviewing NBA star Kevin Durant on the seven-time Super Bowl champion’s weekly podcast. Hide Caption Video: Phoenix Suns GM, coach and players react to Robert Sarver news Phoenix Suns general manager James Jones, head coach Monty Williams and players talk about their reactions to the Robert Sarver situation.Oct 22, 2022 11:01 AM Before the Phoenix Suns opened their season last Wednesday, NBA commissioner Adam Silver spoke to hundreds of Suns employees.Phoenix Mercury , announced Sept.being suspended for one year and fined $10 million for creating a toxic workplace environment. Patrick Breen, Arizona Republic LOS ANGELES – NBA commissioner Adam Silver was publicly criticized for only handing Robert Sarver a year suspension and $10-million fine as punishment for the findings in the 10-month investigation of the Phoenix Suns team owner. At the time last month, Silver said he couldn’t take the Suns away from Sarver and deemed the actions against him “appropriate. Silver told Suns employees:"To the extent that you feel let down by the league, I apologize.” The investigation concluded Sarver used N-word multiple times, made sex-related comments towards women and exhibited other inappropriate behavior during his 18-year tenure as Suns team owner. 14 news conference the day after the NBA announced the findings of its investigation, Silver said that the league had received no calls to its confidential employee hotline and that no formal complaints had been filed. A month later, Silver apologized to hundreds of Suns employees hours before Wednesday’s season opener against Dallas at Footprint Center, multiple sources confirmed to The Republic on Saturday." Silver acknowledged the NBA had heard Sarver was difficult to deal with, but"that's very different than conduct which is viewed as discriminatory in any way. ESPN first reported the news Friday. There were “instances of inequitable conduct toward female employees,” which included “sex-related comments,” the league said in a statement. "To the extent that you feel let down by the league, I apologize,” Silver said in the ESPN report about the meeting. Silver also acknowledged that he didn't have any"deep answers", but that it's important"just to really listen to people. 2021 story , which detailed allegations of racism and misogyny during Sarver's 17 years as owner, to step in and conduct an investigation into the franchise. “I take responsibility for that." A week after the NBA announced the results of the investigation Sept. 13, Sarver announced his plans to sell the Suns and Phoenix Mercury amid the backlash. Silver was asked how the league could allow teams to operate with a measure of freedom while also expecting them to hold themselves to a certain standard. MORE: Sarver announces intention to sell Suns, Mercury in wake of investigation The 60-year-old also owns the WNBA team. "I fully support the decision by Robert Sarver to sell the Phoenix Suns and Mercury," Silver said in a statement at the time."This is the right next step for the organization and community." And he acknowledged that some employees might be wondering why certain allegations or stories they raised were not included in the report.” Suns vice chairman and minority owner, Sam Garvin, is the Suns interim governor. ESPN reported he attended Wednesday's meeting. The Suns knew a week in advance Silver was attending their opener, sources confirmed, a game Phoenix won, 107-105, in comeback fashion. Garvin said, in part, that"everyone deserves respect" and"everyone should be treated professionally. “I'm incredibly empathetic to what many of you have lived through," Silver said in the ESPN report about the meeting as he attended the game. Last year, a Nov. 4 ESPN report detailing Sarver created a “toxic” work environment led the NBA to call upon Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz law firm out of New York City last fall to head the investigation. Silver also acknowledged that people might not feel comfortable calling the NBA's confidential employee hotline and that there needs to be other measures in place. The Suns are coming off a 113-111 overtime loss Friday night at Portland. They play their next game Sunday night against the Los Angeles Clippers to conclude a two-game road trip. Have opinion about current state of the Suns? 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