The Hawks are nearing a sale and it follows that the Danny Ferry situation is likely nearly a resolution. Ferry actually did a great job putting a good team together but the controversy following him is just too much for the future owner to bear.
NBA: New Atlanta Hawks CEO Pens Apology Letter To Fans
Last week we reported that the team’s majority owner Bruce Levenson stepped down after it was discovered that he made racially insensitive comments. During the week, it was also reported that the team’s GM and former NBA player Danny Ferry made some rather insulting comments about Luol Deng. Yesterday, the team’s CEO penned a letter of apology and steps to remedy the drama. Hit the jump for details.
NBA: Hawks GM Danny Ferry Takes Leave Of Absence Amid Luol Deng Comments
Last week we reported that Ferry came under fire for comments he made about the Miami Heat player. Now it appears that he is taking some time off from the team. Hit the jump for details.
NBA: Luol Deng Responds To Danny Ferry’s “He Has Some African In Him” Comment
Yesterday we reported that the Hawks GM was in hot water over his comments in light of the Bruce Levenson racist email ordeal. Last night, the Heat forward released a statement and it’s really insightful and direct. Hit the jump for details.
NBA: What?! Check Out What Hawks GM Danny Ferry Said About Luol Deng
Over the weekend, we reported that Hawks owner Bruce Levenson was selling the team after making racist comments, now it appears that their GM is in some hot water for making some questionable remarks about Luol Deng. Hit the jump for details.
NBA: Luol Deng Speaks About Hawks GM Danny Ferry’s Racist Comments, Says He Forgives Him
The Miami Heat player is truly a class act. When it was reported that Ferry made some rather racist comments about him, saying that Deng has some “African in him”, he took the high road! During media day, Deng addressed the comments. Hit the jump for details.