Mat Ishbia hasn’t had the easiest life as the Phoenix Suns owner. He took the team over at a turbulent time. Pushing his chips all-in on a Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal core didn’t work. He has also been sued by minority owners during his stint. As a new owner, Ishbia doesn’t feel he is perfect. He has the ‘better than yesterday’ mindset. And he doesn’t mind listening to those with greater experience.

Recently on the Draymond Green Show, the Suns owner shared how he has managed to build relationships around the league with different owners. That includes the Warriors’ current owner Joe Lacob. “Before I owned a team, he got on a call with me, he gave some thoughts and advice, and he’s been a friend ever since then,” said Ishbia.

Another person who has been of tremendous

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