Robert Thurber Gives Up, Sells Sands and Mercury

the owner of phoenix suns and the Phoenix Mercury, American banker Robert Thurberthis Wednesday, Sales process for two franchises Originally from Arizona.Billionaire and shareholder Royal Mallorca The La Liga Santander has given up fighting to retain ownership of both teams after his long history of racism, sexism and abuse as head of the organization became known. did. However, the executive did not elaborate on what would happen in his message. RCD Mallorcaa club in which he is also the largest shareholder.

“As a man of faith, I believe in a way to redemption and forgiveness.” Server explains in his letter. “I was hoping that the commissioner’s one-year suspension would give me time to focus, make amends, and clear my personal controversy from me and the team that so many fans love. In this unforgiving climate it has become painfully obvious that it is impossibleRegardless of the good you have done or continue to do, it has less weight than what was said in the past. Flow of searching for a buyer For the Sun and Mercury”.

server spotlight press research issued by ESPN The NBA has commissioned an independent investigation following serious allegations made in October 2021, which were announced last week along with penalties from the league (a one-year suspension and a $10 million fine). LeBron James, Chris Paul, Draymond Green They were clearly inadequate. Since then, players’ association (NBPA) wanted stronger action by ousted league commissioner Adam Silver Donald Sterling and forced him to sell los angeles clippers in 2014.

Many were surprised by the lack of decisive action by the competition after reading the results of a 36-page report by consulting firm WLRK. 80,000 documents and 320 interviews Bad practices of an executive who was in charge of the franchise for 18 years.usage of racist termtested at least five times, and inappropriate contact many incidents with workers Sexist and degrading comments about women It accounts for the majority of problem reports.

“Words that I deeply regret cast a shadow over 20 years of building an organization that has brought people together and made the Phoenix area stronger,” Thurber now says. “I don’t want to distract both the team and the good people who work for them. This is the best course of action for everyone. In the meantime, I will continue to work to be a better person and continue to support the community in meaningful ways. ”

In 2004, Thurber bought a third of Sands’ assets for about $1,000. $400 millionThe franchise is considered one of the most attractive markets for potential buyers due to its favorable weather and location in the western part of the country.In our country, bankers became shareholders of Mallorca after paying in 2016 21 million eurosbut then continued to inject funds to pay off the club’s debts, with total spending exceeding 50 million.

No news for RCD Mallorca

In the United States, the decision to sell its assets is a relief to the NBA and other league owners. more drastic measures After bad press before the first move announced by Silver. In fact, the city of Phoenix has just launched its own investigation to determine whether the billionaire should be criminally prosecuted. Solved the problem so far.

“My relationship with Robert Thurber has always been exemplary and perfect behaviorI have had little time to read the published reports, but from what I have seenor hostile at the level of racism or genderParma Club business manager Alfonso Diaz explained on Sept. 13, the day the NBA investigation was made public.

If Son Moish’s intentions aren’t clear, Diaz has been very specific about the team’s future: It happened in the US and you don’t need to come here. ”