The pressure is mounting on Suns owner Robert Sarver. After receiving a one-year suspension for making racist/misogynistic remarks, PayPal says it will drop its sponsorship of the NBA franchise should Sarver remain the owner of the team.
“PayPal’s sponsorship with the Suns is set to expire at the end of the current season,” said PayPal CEO Dan Schulman in a statement. “In light of the findings of the NBA’s investigation, we will not renew our sponsorship should Robert Sarver remain involved with the Suns’ organization, after serving his suspension.
“Paypal is a values-driven company and has a strong record of combatting racism, sexism and all forms of discrimination. We have reviewed the report of the NBA league’s independent investigator into Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver and have found his conduct unacceptable and in conflict with our values.”