Suns governor Mat Ishbia doubles down on Kevin Durant social media feud
A few days ago, Phoenix Suns governor Mat Ishbia and former Suns star Kevin Durant had a bit of a spat on social media. Ishbia’s quote regarding “throwing money at the problem” not being the solution made the rounds on social media, and he namedropped Durant, saying that bringing in someone like the two-time NBA Finals MVP doesn’t guarantee team […] The post Suns governor Mat Ishbia doubles down…
Suns governor Mat Ishbia has reaffirmed his stance on the social media feud involving Kevin Durant. Initially, Ishbia faced criticism for his comment that bringing in a player like the NBA Finals MVP does not guarantee team success. Durant responded by suggesting Ishbia’s quote may have been taken out of context. In a recent interview, Ishbia doubled down on his defense, stating he feels good about his remarks regarding the NBA and how it functions.
Despite the controversy, Ishbia did not regret his actions, emphasizing his intention to have an aggressive front office in his ownership of the Phoenix Suns franchise, which he acquired for $4 billion in December 2022.
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