PONTIAC — Phoenix Suns’ owner Mat Ishbia went viral on X (formerly Twitter) for his basketball skills during UWM and STM’s Charity Basketball Game on Thursday afternoon.
Feb 27, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia watches a game against the New Orleans Pelicans in the second quarter at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
UWM and STM faced off in their annual friendly game, with proceeds from this year’s matchup benefiting Adopt-A-School — a program that provides supplies and mentorship to schools.
During the game, Ishbia passed by one of STM’s players for a tough layup. Ishbia celebrated with his teammates after making the shot, with cheers from the crowd.
Nov 15, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia in attendance against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
The moment went viral on X after user SunsWorldwide posted the play, with 1,100 likes, 85 reposts and 164,400 views.
Phoenix Suns Owner Mat Ishbia Is a Bucket 👀🔥. pic.twitter.com/jAR4RkNdA8
— SUNSWORLDWIDE (@SUNSWORLDWIDE_) July 31, 2025
Basketball fans reacted to the moment, with some saying the owner should join Phoenix as a guard.
And 1 @Mishbia15 https://t.co/5tEzNLb2AD
— Cameron Cox (@CamCox12) August 1, 2025
YEAH MAT😭🫱🏽🫲🏾 https://t.co/AdORKPX77R
— 🖤 (@JaylenHTV) August 1, 2025
What other owner doing this 😂 https://t.co/ibAARD65EZ
— Jerry (@LakeShowJerry) August 1, 2025
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
