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Kendra AndrewsESPN
San Francisco — Star of the Golden State Warriors Stephen Currysaid it spoke publicly for the first time on Sunday about Robert Thurber’s troubles and had a private conversation with commissioner Adam Silver about the punishment the league has imposed on the struggling Phoenix Suns. Mercury owner.
“[I] Obtained [Silver’s] In terms of the decisions he had to intervene in and the mechanics I presume we all need to respond, represent the league as a whole and take the punishment they deserve for actions that protect the integrity of the league and standards. Curry said while referring to the situation at the Warriors’ media day. “There should be standards for what is acceptable and what is not.”
The NBA announced on Sept. 13 that the server had used the N-word at least five times “when recounting what others have said,” and that it was “insulting to women employees,” “sexual comments,” and disrespectful employee appearances. appropriate speech, etc. The NBA commissioned an investigation following his November 2021 ESPN article detailing allegations of racism and misogyny during his 17 years as a server owner.
The NBA’s announcement received backlash. lebron james, Chris Paul, draymond green Others have spoken out and said the punishment wasn’t harsh enough. And Jahm Najafi, a Sands minority shareholder and the team’s second-largest shareholder, called for Sarver’s resignation.
Just one week after the suspension was handed down, Thurber announced it would begin the process of selling both the Suns and Mercury.
“I think the outcome is exactly what it should have happened,” Curry said. “Honestly I thought it would last a little longer now that the punishment has been handed down, but I hope the team will be sold sooner or later so they can get a little further.” It’s the place. “
and Interview with Rolling Stone magazine Curry, who went public earlier this month, took no public stand and opened up about his relationship with the Clippers following the release of an audio recording in which then-Clippers owner Donald Sterling made racist remarks. Expressed regret for boycotting the 2014 playoff games.. from the league.
Curry praised Warriors teammates James, Paul and Green for using a public platform to speak out about the server, and thanked Silver for responding to his call.
“Even top players who have a vested interest in defending the league are all important and need quick response and reaction to things like that,” Curry said.
After Server’s suspension was handed down and before announcing his intention to sell, Green recorded a 25-minute podcast episode telling NBA owners to end Server’s status as owner of the Suns. I called for a vote to get it to work.
“If this is governed by votes, why no votes?” “This is a 100% shootable crime. 100% enforceable. Enforce an event like a sale. If it has to happen, why no vote?”
“I was very happy to see him sell the team because I think it’s right,” Green continued. “When you look at some of the things people have issues with, I think it applies to the same boat.And we are all part of this league, and no one is bigger than the league. For us as players, that’s true across the board, no matter what level you’re at, we’re still part of the league.”
