By PHATLAW Staff

PHATLAW has learned that a jury has found New York Knicks head coach Isiah Thomas guilty of sexually harassing a former team executive and that Madison Square Garden fired her in retaliation for complaining about it. In what is being called a landmark sexual harassment case, the jury awarded Anucha Browne Sanders $11.6 million in punitive damages for being exposed to what has been called a frat-house environment at The Garden.

The sexual harassment suit alleged that from the time the Former Piston was hired in 2003, Thomas created a hostile workplace filled with unwanted advances. Browne Sanders alleged that The World Champion B-Baller made her uncomfortable with kisses on the cheek, hugs, and invitations to leave the office for sexual exploits. Browne Sanders further alleged that Thomas verbally harassed her by calling her sexually charged names and swearing at her crudely.

In defense of his harassing ways, the Former Piston merely argued that a black man can say things to a black woman that white men cannot. Oh, Okay Isiah – that’s all you got. No, I didn’t do it. No, she is overreacting. Only, black men can say things like that to black women. Oh P-L-E-A-S-E!, what a sorry excuse that is. Maybe, just maybe, that kind of talk and behavior is acceptable for the school yard basketball court, but it is definitely not appropriate or even remotely acceptable in a professional setting.

After the jury verdict was announced, the Whistle Blower told Robin Roberts of the “Good Morning America” show that “[t]he breaking point for me was when I had been complaining for a year and a half. When I realized what was happening to the women around me, I said ‘this is ridiculous,’ that was the breaking point.” Additionally, Browne Sanders told Roberts “I think it really is a wake-up call to those in a professional working environment, to those that are not civil, to let women know they have recourse.” Amen Sister!!!!!!!!!!!!

PhatThought: You Go Girl!!!!!!!!!!!!

PHATLAW will continue to post the latest developments in this case.