Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia publicly expressed his disappointment and frustration with his team's lackluster performance during the recently concluded NBA season. Despite a star-studded roster featuring Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal, the Suns fell short with a 36-46 record and missed the playoffs. Ishbia emphasized the team's lack of identity, passion, and effort, leading to a necessary shakeup within the organization.
Following the disappointing season, Ishbia swiftly took action by firing head coach Mike Budenholzer and indicating impending significant changes within the franchise. Acknowledging his role in the team's shortcomings, Ishbia aims to instill a culture of grit, determination, and work ethic within the team to better reflect the spirit of Phoenix. With a commitment to bringing a championship to the Suns, Ishbia is focused on making strategic personnel decisions, including potentially reshaping the roster around core player Devin Booker. As the franchise looks towards a promising future, the challenge remains to identify the right coaching hire to lead the team's resurgence on the court.