Ishbia: Suns' 2025-26 identity 'locked in' for Valley fans.

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00:00Welcome to an inside look at the Phoenix Suns' rebuilding journey and the unwavering belief

00:05driving it forward. Matt Ishbia, the owner of the Phoenix Suns and Mercury, is familiar with

00:10the process of rebuilding a team and achieving rapid success. A prime example of this is the

00:15Mercury, who, despite retaining only two players from their 2024 roster, Kalia Copper and Natasha

00:21Mack, managed to reach the 2025 WNBA Finals. As the Suns prepare for their season opener against

00:28the Sacramento Kings, Ishbia shared his thoughts on Wednesday, emphasizing that while the outcomes

00:35may differ, the underlying process that led to the Mercury's surprising success remains

00:40consistent. You will witness victories, defeats and championships. Those elements are on the

00:47horizon, Ishbia stated during an interview with Arizona Sports Burns and Gambo. However, this year,

00:53those are not the sole indicators of our progress. With a new head coach Jordan Ott and a general

00:59manager, Brian Gregory at the helm, Ishbia has expressed his complete confidence in their

01:05ability to develop a versatile roster in a league that increasingly favors a positionless style of

01:10play. Ishbia acknowledged that winning a championship is not a realistic expectation in the first year

01:15under Ott and Gregory, indicating that he is focused on the broader development of the team.

01:20The expectation remains for a group of players who are committed to competing and refuse to give up,

01:25even when they encounter Western Conference teams that may appear stronger on paper.

01:29Ishbia emphasized the importance of having a team that is dedicated to competing,

01:33working hard, and striving for victory, rather than resigning themselves to defeat simply because

01:38the odds seem unfavorable. He stated,

01:40That's not what we are here in Phoenix. That identity is set, and it's very clear,

01:45and I'm excited for everyone to watch it.

01:46The owner mentioned that he has a specific win total in mind, but he only hinted at it,

01:52suggesting it would be, hopefully better than what a lot of these national pundits think.

01:56Ishbia expressed confidence in Mark Williams, the 23-year-old center that Phoenix acquired from

02:01Charlotte during the 2025 draft. Although Williams did not receive a rookie contract extension on

02:06Monday, Ishbia believes this does not lessen his importance to the team.

02:10We didn't trade for Mark to have him for one year, let's make that very clear, Ishbia stated.

02:15We want Mark. The team is committed to a long-term vision, especially considering that Mark is only 23 years old, not 33.

02:24There is a sense of enthusiasm about Mark's potential contributions, particularly regarding his size and athleticism.

02:32Williams has a history of injuries, but the Suns have approached his off-season training with caution,

02:36ensuring he is ready for the season opener at the newly named Mortgage Matchup Center.

02:41In terms of injury updates for the Suns, another off-season addition, guard Jalen Green,

02:47will be sidelined for at least the game on Wednesday due to a right hamstring strain.

02:51Before the game, Coach Ott mentioned that Grayson Allen, who had been listed as probable due to left hip soreness,

02:57is on pace to play against the Kings, and he has since been named a starter.

03:00Do you believe this process will be enough to turn the Suns into true contenders?

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