"Robert Gary Sarver is an American businessman known for his ventures in real estate and professional sports. He co-founded Southwest Value Partners, a real estate development firm. Sarver is also recognized for his ownership of prominent sports franchises including the NBA's Phoenix Suns, the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury, and Spain's RCD Mallorca football club in La Liga."
Robert Gary Sarver was born on October 31, 1961. He would become a prominent businessman, involved in real estate, banking, and sports team ownership.
Robert Sarver graduated from Sabino High School and his father, Jack Sarver, a prominent Tucson businessman, passed away from a heart attack.
Robert Sarver graduated from the University of Arizona with a bachelor's degree in business administration.
Robert Sarver became a certified public accountant in 1983.
Robert Sarver co-founded the real estate company Southwest Value Partners with Millard Seldin.
Prior to their 2021 appearance, the Phoenix Suns' last NBA Finals appearance was in 1993.
Robert Sarver acquired Grossmont Bank, one of San Diego's largest community banks.
Southwest Value Partners, co-founded by Robert Sarver, purchased the Emerald Plaza in San Diego.
The Phoenix Mercury, a WNBA team, was founded by former Suns owner Jerry Colangelo.
Robert Sarver spearheaded the acquisition of Sumitomo Bank of California by Zions Bancorporation.
Robert Sarver assumed the role of chairman at Western Alliance Bancorporation, headquartered in Phoenix.
Robert Sarver purchased the Phoenix Mercury WNBA team alongside the Phoenix Suns.
Robert Sarver purchased the Phoenix Suns basketball team for a record-breaking $401 million.
Southwest Value Partners, Robert Sarver's real estate firm, sold the Emerald Plaza and two other San Diego office buildings to Triple Net Properties for $274.5 million.
The Phoenix Mercury won their first WNBA championship under Robert Sarver's ownership.
The Phoenix Mercury, owned by Robert Sarver, secured their second WNBA championship.
In 2010, Robert Sarver publicly criticized Arizona's controversial immigration law, SB-1070. In a show of support for the Latino community, the Phoenix Suns wore "Los Suns" jerseys on Cinco de Mayo.
The Phoenix Mercury, under Robert Sarver's ownership, achieved their third WNBA championship victory.
Robert Sarver purchased the Spanish football team RCD Mallorca, then in the second division, for €20 million.
RCD Mallorca, under Robert Sarver's management, was relegated to the Segunda División B, the Spanish third division.
RCD Mallorca returned to La Liga, the Spanish first division, during the 2019-2020 season.
The Phoenix Suns, under Robert Sarver's ownership, collaborated with Verizon to open the state-of-the-art Verizon 5G Performance Center, a $45 million practice arena utilizing 5G technology.
ESPN published a report by Baxter Holmes accusing Robert Sarver and members of the Phoenix Suns front office of racist and misogynistic behavior, prompting an NBA inquiry.
As of 2021, RCD Mallorca, owned by Robert Sarver, remained in La Liga, the Spanish first division.
Robert Sarver and the Phoenix Suns oversaw a $230 million renovation and expansion of Footprint Center (formerly Talking Stick Resort Arena), including modern amenities, premium seating, and infrastructure improvements.
The Phoenix Mercury reached the WNBA Finals, marking their fourth conference title win under Robert Sarver's ownership.
On September 13, 2022, the NBA fined Robert Sarver $10 million and suspended him for one year following an investigation into allegations of racism, sexism, and bullying. The investigation found that he used racial slurs, made inappropriate comments towards female employees, and treated employees poorly.
On December 20, 2022, Robert Sarver agreed to sell the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury to Mat Ishbia for $4 billion following pressure from the league, players, and sponsors due to his suspension for inappropriate conduct.
Robert Sarver lost his ownership rights to both the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury.
In February 2023, Robert Sarver and his wife donated $5 million to Phoenix Suns Charities. He also gave a $20,000 bonus to each Suns team employee that had been with the organization for at least a year.
Despite selling the teams in December 2022, Sarver's suspension from the NBA and WNBA remained active until September 13, 2023.
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