Suns owner praises season, GM receives NBA executive of the year votes
Phoenix Suns team owner Mat Ishbia took to social media to praise his team after being eliminated from the playoffs.
Phoenix Suns team owner Mat Ishbia tweeted his support of his team April 28 after it was eliminated from the NBA Playoffs. “Losing is never easy, but I feel really good today about our team and am already thinking about where we go from here. I’m so proud of this season and want to thank every single person who made this year possible,” Ishbia posted on X.
The defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder won Game 4 April 28 at Mortgage Matchup Center to complete a sweep of the Suns in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Losing is never easy, but I feel really good today about our team and am already thinking about where we go from here. I’m so proud of this season and want to thank every single person who made this year possible.
First, thank you to the fans who supported our team every single… — Mat Ishbia (@Mishbia15) April 28, 2026 Phoenix returned to the playoffs with a 45-37 record as an eighth after missing the postseason last season with a 36-46 record with a Big 3 of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. “First, thank you to the fans who supported our team every single day,” Ishbia continued in his post. “...
And the players, coaches, front office, and entire organization who worked so hard to give our community a team to be proud of. " The Thunder's star player had praise for the Suns as well after Monday's game. “First and foremost, there's just a respect level (for Phoenix),” Thunder All-Star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said after Monday’s 131-122 win over the Suns in Game 4.