Live Bar, September 14 news League official today announced the investigation and punishment results of the Sun & Mercury (WNBA team) boss Savo’s previous charges of racial discrimination and misogyny. After investigation by NBA league, most of the charges against Savo were true. The punishment was: Savo was banned from participating in all affairs of the sun and Mercury team for one year and fined 10 million dollars.
NBA President Xiao Hua later talked about the investigation and punishment in an interview. Xiao Hua said that the results of the investigation made him feel “uneasy and disappointed” and he supported the league’s official decision to punish Savo.
“I hope all NBA practitioners can take this opportunity to reflect on what our competition means to people all over the world and the values of equality, respect and tolerance that we have been trying to embody.”
“No matter what position you are in, what power you have, or what intention you have, we need to recognize the harm that racial discrimination and belittling words and behaviors do to innocent people. On behalf of all NBA members, I apologize to all those affected by misconduct. We obviously need to do better.” Xiao Hua said.
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