Hard as it might be to remember, there was a time when the Phoenix Suns viewed owner Mat Ishbia as their savior. Robert Sarver's time in charge was not a good one, although they did make the NBA Finals in 2021 and achieved this by building a roster that had depth and the players on it compliment one another.
Ishbia on the other hand attempted the quick-fix trades of Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, with neither on the roster as they enter the 2025-26 season. Having to pay Beal for another five years just to suit up for the L.