Based on what Mat Ishbia said on Wednesday at the Phoenix Suns' Media Day, he's well aware of the team's current standing. Spoiler alert: they're not close to winning a championship. Not yet, but Ishbia believes they can get there.
He pointed to where the Mercury were a few years ago, and where they are now (tied 1-1 in the second round of the playoffs with the Lynx). Ishbia envisions a similar situation for the Suns.
Ishbia said that success for Phoenix won't be measured in wins or losses, but by growth. He emphasized the importance of putting a product out on the floor that everyone enjoys watching, noting that the past couple of years had not been good enough.