PHOENIX – Phoenix Suns Owner Mat Ishbia took to X to share his opinions on a Burn City Sports article that involved ESPN’s NBA rankings, where they mentioned the Suns would, “take a tumble.”
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Suns and Mercury Owner Ishbia speaks during the grand opening of the Mercury’s new practice facility and unveiling of the Diana Taurasi dedicated courts on Thursday, July 18, 2024. © Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK
In the Burn City Sports article about the ESPN rankings (posted below), what was laid out was plain and simple: the NBA Insiders from ESPN do not feel that the Suns have what it takes to contend in the Western Conference. Whether that happens or not, only time will tell. Although Phoenix Suns Owner Mat Ishbia wanted his thoughts to be known, in support of his team’s growth after this shapeshifting offseason.
Jun 30, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Suns guard Devin Booker sits with Phoenix Mercury owner Ishbia during the game between the Indiana Fever and the Phoenix Mercury at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Mat Ishbia’s reaction to Burn City Sports’ article on ESPN Rankings:
“I’m not worried about what the so-called experts think. They had us as a title contender the past two years and were wrong then. We’re focused on making our fans proud by playing great as a team and building a brand of basketball that’s tough and gritty.”
I’m not worried about what the so-called experts think. They had us as a title contender the past two years and were wrong then. We’re focused on making our fans proud by playing great as a team and building a brand of basketball that’s tough and gritty. https://t.co/o9ysQlxW6r
— Mat Ishbia (@Mishbia15) August 27, 2025
Whatever the future holds for the Phoenix Suns, they have an owner who will stand by them no matter what anybody says. Earlier this season, there were a lot of critics negatively portraying how the Phoenix Mercury were going to perform this season, and they have been excelling in every category as of late. Ishbia will defend his players, staff, and fans every step of the way, and it shows.
Suns and Mercury owner Mat Ishbia speaks to the press during the grand opening of the Mercury’s new practice facility on Thursday, July 18, 2024. © Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK
The newly formed Phoenix Suns will sure have a lot to play for this upcoming season, and their identity will surely be formed from a hard-nosed and grind it out mentality.
The original article that Suns’ Owner Mat Ishbia commented on can be found below:
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Suns, and Arizona Cardinals for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
