By Duane Rankin || The Arizona Republic
No one was more outspoken about ESPN’s report back in November 2021 that Robert Sarver created a “toxic” work environment during his tenure as Phoenix Suns team owner that began in 2004 than Jason Rowley.
“The Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury organization vehemently reject the claims made in today’s ESPN article,” said Rowley, the Suns’ president and CEO, said in a very lengthy statement in reaction to the report.” Our two organizations have always worked hard to create an environment that is respectful and diverse; where racism, sexism and damaging behavior of any kind are not condoned.”
Now he’s resigning.
Sources informed The Republic that Rowley will part ways with Suns after holding those positions with the team since 2012.
ESPN’s Baxter Holmes first reported the news Monday.
