One of the more surprising elements of the Phoenix Suns' pleasant start to the season has actually taken place off the court. Owner Mat Ishbia doing something that he never has since buying the franchise, operating silently and in the shadows. Taking on a first time head coach in Jordan Ott was another departure from the norm for Ishbia, and so far it has paid dividends.
Suns becoming hard-nosed team fans love to watch as Ishbia promised.
Prior to the season beginning, Ishbia took to X and had an exchange with Bill Simmons of The Ringer in which he promised his team wouldn't be the worst in the league defensively.