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The Phoenix Suns have had some major changes in their organization and team over the past few months. Just hours before the trade deadline, the team brought in former NBA champion Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets. Moreover, there has also been a change in ownership. After nearly two decades of managing the team, Robert Sarver stepped down after multiple allegations a few months ago. The new owner, Mat Ishbia, was introduced on February 8th and this signified the start of a new era in Phoenix.

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Although Sarver might have had a messy end to his tenure as the Suns’ owner, he is not leaving without a parting gift. As revealed recently, Sarver will be handing out bonuses to all employees which has NBA fans suspicious.

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NBA fans react as Phoenix Suns’ employees set to receive huge bonuses

The Phoenix Suns were coming off an underwhelming 2021-22 NBA post-season when tragedy struck the team. Investigations accused Robert Sarver, the team owner at that time, of multiple violations during his tenure. Some of his violations included misconduct with women and the use of racist words.

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He was fined $10 million and suspended for a year. However, he made sure to give a parting gift to the association he was a part of for two decades. According to reports, Sarver will be giving away $20,000 to every Suns employee. Moreover, he will also be donating $5 million to the team’s charity fund.

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Here’s what the NBA world had to say about Sarver’s generous donation.

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Fans certainly were shocked to see this generous donation from Robert Sarver. Approximately 250-300 employees would be entitled to this bonus. Employees must be working from or before February 15, 2022, to be eligible for it. Despite all the controversy, Sarver is widely credited for changing the face of the Suns and the Phoenix Mercury during his tenure.

Kevin Durant faced the media for the first time recently

The Phoenix Suns recently brought in former MVP and two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant. He will be joining a team already stacked with stars like Devin Booker, Chris Paul, and DeAndre Ayton.

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During his introductory press conference, Durant asserted that the Suns have what it takes to win an NBA title. He said, “I think we got all the pieces to be successful. We got guys that experienced what it’s like to play in that final round.”

Additionally, he also made some comments on Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets. With KD joining the team, the Suns are definitely one of the teams to look out for in the upcoming NBA postseason.

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What are your predictions for the Phoenix Suns this season? Let us know in the comments down below.

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Abhinava Ghosh

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Abhinava Ghosh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports with a wealth of experience covering the league. He has written over 1400 articles for EssentiallySports, showcasing his expertise in analyzing and reporting on NBA trade rumors, injury updates, and the ever-changing dynamics of the league. He had successfully covered the entire Kevin Durant trade saga at Brooklyn, which led to the basketball legend’s move to the Desert. He also kept our readers updated on the Brittney Griner situation throughout her exile in Russia. One of Abhinava's proudest moments came in 2015 when the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title after 40 years. As a lifelong fan of the Dubs, Abhinava was thrilled to see his team reach the pinnacle of the sport, but he remained objective and professional in his reporting.

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