Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia has fired back at ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith, who recently called him “on his way to becoming the worst owner in the history of the NBA”. Ishbia dismissed Smith’s comments as “wrong and disrespectful”, particularly when it comes to his handling of Kevin Durant. He believes that Smith will apologize for his remarks, citing that he knows Smith is out of line with his statements. The spat between the two high-profile figures has sparked a new public debate about sports ownership and accountability.
Source: https://www.si.com/nba/suns-mat-ishbia-expects-apology-from-stephen-a-smith-ownership-claim