Press Conference with Mat Ishbia

Following NBA Board of Governors approval, Mat Ishbia has completed the acquisition of the controlling ownership interest in the Phoenix Suns (NBA) and Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) franchises, the operating entity for Footprint Center and affiliated entities. With the transaction, Mat becomes Governor of the Suns and Mercury while Justin Ishbia, CEO and Founder of Shore Capital Partners, becomes the second largest shareholder and Alternate Governor.

[@Temptress2024]

as an cardinals fan and a suns fan to listening to our new GM speech to the suns new OWNER I AM SO HAPPY WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE!

[@rasheawhite3644]

Mr. Mat Ishbia... Congratulations, sir!🥰🎉👍🏾💯 Respectfully... You ALWAYS stay involved in the decisions your board of leaders and administration are making. Being surprised with news... Is not a good feeling.🙄💭 You may not know everything yet... but you will know a lot in the weeks, months and years to come.👍🏾💯 You come and be involved in the business of the Suns and Mercury as much as you need to. Trust your team, but never leave your post as the owner. People will adjust. Be merciful and mercy will come back. Never go off of gossip when making decisions. Know the truth for yourself. Sit down and have a conversation with people for yourself that are helping to oversee your franchise. When they are courageous enough to be honest with you... Support that, because there are many people that are dishonest with money, accomplishments, the suit and position. Let that sink in.🙃👀🤦‍♀️ You make whatever changes you need to help improve this franchise. You will always have critics. You do what is NECESSARY. Always. Again. Congratulations, sir!🥰🎉🙏🏾💕

[@Yw1se]

Love the story, didn’t make the league as a player but made it in his own way. Seems passionate, KD acquirement proves he talks the talk. Excited to have a new young owner

[@michaelblackson2006]

This guy sounds like a winner!!!

[@de5913]

He’s a self made billionaire, hope he would be lol 💪🏼

[@Sylvester2000-s2h]

I believe Mat will be great for the Suns

[@davidpauole7542]

Welcome to the Valley Mat! Looking forward to seeing your impact on our franchise and city

[@mikepetitti]

Long time Bulls fan here......I hope this works out well for the Phoenix community and the Suns/Mercury organization. Ishbia seems like he will make the right moves for both. Best wishes.

[@atxlete]

Perfect fit for the job and the community....lets get it done!

[@someguy604]

Wow he must be a really great person to have his ex-wife come out and support him.

[@ARainyDayArcher]

Already love this guy

[@cgmm3546]

Incredible man/father/leader

[@NikolaTesla-hd4nm]

He will bring that 🏆 home!

[@amp3879]

Let’s gooooo!

[@SomethingSeemsOff]

#SARVEROUT Succeeded, and I couldn't be happier! I'm hoping Mat can play this right!

[@djmike5984]

Yes!!

[@notmytruthTHEtruth]

We gotta get a G League team for development. Proper front office too. I don't care who your friends are Ishbia. If they have any prior accusations they can't have a job it's that simple.

[@courtcourtjohnson8313]

We do there called NAZ

[@rasheawhite3644]

Tread lightly on your comment. Sometimes people are framed and the accusations were the doing of others. Should someone suffer the penalty of being accused of something they TRUTHFULLY did not do? WHAT IF IT WAS YOU??? Would you like to be held back unjustly as a result of bias, injustice or being in the right place at the right time but in the presence of wicked political and greedy people????🤔💭 CAREFUL. May you personally experience what others go through who have suffered wrong in their innocence. We live in a cold world. MERCY!!!🙃🤦‍♀️👀 I pray all those who have suffered injustices are shown uncommon mercy and divine grace. MAY GOD SPEAK AND VINDICATE EVERY INJUSTICE.✊🏾💯👍🏾💯

[@notmytruthTHEtruth]

@@rasheawhite3644 when someone has multiple accusations that changes everything. You gonna defend Kevin Johnson too when he has a clear history of abusing children?

[@rasheawhite3644]

@@notmytruthTHEtruth Have you ever did any wrong in your life OR HAVE OTHERS EVER DID YOU WRONG??? MERCY is necessary depending on the situation and circumstances. You cannot treat every situation the same. YOU KNOW THAT? HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE BEEN ACCUSED OF THINGS... LATER TO FIND OUT... THEY WERE INNOCENT OF THOSE ACCUSATIONS???🤔💭🙄💭 Come on this is COMMON SENSE. DON'T USE MANIPULATIVE DIALOGUE HERE. YOU ARE DEBATING WITH THE WRONG ONE.👍🏾💯 WHAT HAVE YOU DONE IN YOUR OWN LIFE THAT YOU ARE GUILTY OF DOING??? MANY THINGS. WHAT THINGS HAVE YOU HAVE NOT DONE THAT OTHERS ACCUSED YOU OF DOING??? EXACTLY!🙃🤦‍♀️ SHOW MERCY DEPENDING ON THE MATTER AT HAND. We live in a COLD WORLD.🙃🙄💭🤦‍♀️👀

[@joonant1]

@@courtcourtjohnson8313 NAZ been gone for about a couple of years now. Got sold to the pistons and moved to Detroit.

[@madderbug]

"We're not going to sacrifice long-term for short-term" *Does exactly that the same day* (Bitter Cam and Mikal fan here)

[@starrynight2311]

You'll forgive him if it brings a championship.

[@johnnelson3665]

@@starrynight2311 I think the Nets became a Championship contender. That’s how bitter I am.

[@starrynight2311]

@@johnnelson3665 I'm hoping nothing for the best for Mikal.

[@blakkwolfblakkwolf]

Damn making moves already, Durant? Smh cp3,booker,durant,ayton smh it's over 😆 🤣

[@lanecook7295]

After that 30 minutes of listening I am worn out!! He is on hyperdrive, but that could be a good thing vs some older stodgy owners. Todays trade was gutsy, I am excited but oh so worried that we totally overpaid by giving all the unprotected 1st round picks away.

[@de5913]

Worn out? Lol relax. He’s a billionaire ceo in early 40s. These are his peak working years, it’s called high energy and passion 💪🏼

[@johnnelson3665]

My favorite 2 players traded within a week of Ishbia.

[@orurour8354]

Put Josh Okogie@Pg, as 2nd Sub point guard behind Cp3, S.Lee is to young & Payne to small & only Shamit@pg, is comparable to Okogie@Pg

[@susiearden519]

Trade Ayton for: Ivica Zubac 26y7'0 240pd10r c Marcus Morris Sr. 33y37%6'8 4r sf Robert Covington 40%32y6'7 4r PF Clippers

[@eduardogarcia3636]

Kinda gives me Marc Cuban vibes.. like he will be there at the games cheering and shit lol.. I hope

[@susiearden519]

Trade Ayton for: Ivica Zubac 26y7'0 240pd10r c Marcus Morris Sr. 33y37%6'8 4r sf Robert Covington 40%32y6'7 4r PF Clippers

[@susiearden519]

Trade Ayton for: Ivica Zubac 26y7'0 240pd10r c Marcus Morris Sr. 33y37%6'8 4r sf Robert Covington 40%32y6'7 4r PF Clippers