The past 48 hours has been a roller coaster ride for the Phoenix Suns organization, their fan base, and those who follow the NBA. After a year long investigation into the conduct Suns of majority owner Robert Sarver relative to his conduct within the organization, he has been suspended for one year from both the Suns and the Phoenix Mercury, as well as find $10 million for his repeated use of derogatory racial slurs, inappropriate comments in the workplace, and misogynistic behavior.
The ethical debate has been fueled by the penalty — or lack thereof — Sarver has received.