If fans want Phoenix Suns and Merucry owner Robert Sarver out, they can vote with their wallets, time and attention.
Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver has been fined and suspended after a league investigation which resulted in what they're calling “workplace misconduct and organizational deficiencies”.Clearly, Robert Sarver isn’t fit to run an NBA or WNBA franchise, but it’s on the fans to make sure he doesn’t.
It’s not on Chris Paul, who tweeted his frustration, saying “I am of the view that the sanctions fell short in truly addressing what we all agree was atrocious behavior.”It’s on the fans who buy tickets and T-shirts and cable packages and soda and beer and everything else that makes NBA and WNBA basketball worthwhile. If the fans check out, so will Sarver. With that much money on the line, the pressure would be too great for him to stay in power.
since 2004. If Sarver is compelled to stay away from the Suns, maybe they’ll bring home the first title in franchise history?It’s true that Paul could exercise their influence with a player strike, forcing advertisers into action.
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