The League continues to investigate Robert Sarver following the article published by ESPN in which he alluded to his dubious behavior as owner of the Phoenix Suns. In that text, certain sexist and racist behaviors were attributed to him that would have caused an intolerable work environment. But before the article was published, the NBA had already made a direct line available to all franchises to report this type of episode. which, for what reports again ESPNIt hasn’t gotten much use.
This channel of communication was launched after the alleged misogynistic behavior that occurred in the Dallas Mavericks under the command of Mark Cuban was uncovered in 2018. The tycoon managed to silence the complaints and come out of the investigations well. But the league preferred to prevent these behaviors by reaching out to employees. However, many franchises have preferred to set up internal complaint lines. Just what the Phoenix Suns employees intend to get going.
According to an employee of the organization, the line with the NBA is in disuse for fear that the statements end up affecting their jobs. In the original email, the league promised to keep the whistleblowers anonymous. But it also warned of the possibility of being recognized by explaining the episodes in which they had been involved. Asked about the existence of this new line of complaint within the franchise, the leadership of the Suns has decided not to respond. In principle, its existence is confidential and its use is restricted to employees.
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