Fansided · Sep 27, 2025
ESPN reporter puts Mat Ishbia on blast for expert comments
Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns | Stacy Revere/GettyImagesThe Phoenix Suns have been loud, busy and largely disappointing since Mat Ishbia purchased the team. When the boisterous owner voiced his disdain for the media and their predictions, ESPN blasted Ishbia for his out-of-touch stance and terrible track record.
It is no secret that the Suns have fallen short of expectations. After reaching the NBA Finals in 2020-21, the Suns won 64 games the following season with a starting lineup that fit together like a glove. The clock was ticking as Chris Paul reached the end of his prime, however, and the Suns decided to accelerate the decline.