Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia expressed his dissatisfaction with ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith, who recently labeled him as potentially the “worst owner in the history of basketball.” Ishbia dismissed Smith’s comments as not serious and anticipated an apology, asserting that the comparison to disgraced former owner Donald Sterling was disrespectful. Despite the Suns’ disappointing 34-46 season and failure to make the playoffs, Ishbia defended his tenure and believes criticism should focus on team performance rather than extreme comparisons.
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