I'll spell out my opinions for you.
Morally .. being a racist is worse than paying for a handy in this case
Ethically .. being a racist is worse than paying for a handy in this case.
I would tend to agree. However, morals and ethics are subjective and a personal matter which are unique to everyone. So that's a moot point.
Legally .. being a racist isn't worse than paying for a handy in this case.
Correct, you got one right.
Financially .. being a racist is WAY worse than paying for a handy. And this is what gets your NBA team sold out from under you, not any of the other stuff.
Most people aren't rich and don't own professional sports teams. Most racists don't and won't suffer financially. Especially when they're baited into controversial conversation and secretly recorded, so it's a moot point also.