Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia has never shied away from the spotlight. Since buying the team, he has made multiple bold statements and leaned into a very hands-on approach, where he directly addresses the media and fans. However, his latest comments following Kevin Durant’s departure drew a lot of criticism from respected voices across the league.

One of the voices is veteran NBA journalist Howard Beck, who, on the 27th September episode of the Real Ones podcast , highlighted Ishbia’s comments. For him, the issue is not Ishbia talking, but how he has framed the situation: “ The guy just needs to be a little bit more straightforward. I appreciate that he talks a lot. I appreciate that he is passionate. I appreciate that he is candid, but his candor is often ‘spin-candor.’ ”

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