LeBron James criticizes NBA's punishment for Suns owner: 'Our league definitely got this wrong'
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Phoenix Suns team owner Robert Sarver was suspended one season and fined $10 million after the NBA determined he ran a toxic environment of racism and misogyny.
LeBron James doesn't think that's enough punishment.
LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles during the first half against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center March 13, 2022, in Phoenix, Ariz. (Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
The four-time NBA champion took to Twitter Wednesday night to criticize the punishment.
"Read through the Sarver stories a few times now. I gotta be honest…Our league definitely got this wrong," the four-time MVP tweeted. "I don’t need to explain why. Y’all read the stories and decide for yourself. I said it before and I’m gonna say it again, there is no place in this league for that kind of behavior.
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"I love this league and I deeply respect our leadership. But this isn’t right. There is no place for misogyny, sexism, and racism in any work place. Don’t matter if you own the team or play for the team. We hold our league up as an example of our values and this aint it."
The NBA said in a statement that Sarver "engaged in conduct that clearly violated common workplace standards, as reflected in team and league rules and policies. This conduct included the use of racially insensitive language, unequal treatment of female employees, sex-related statements and conduct and harsh treatment of employees that on occasion constituted bullying."
The league also found Sarver "repeated the N-word when recounting the statements of others" at least five times and made many "sex-related" and other inappropriate comments


