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Stephen A. Smith Apologizes to Suns Owner Ishbia

4/19/2025

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ESPN's Stephen A. Smith issued a heartfelt apology to Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia after controversially likening him to the disgraced Donald Sterling. While Smith recognized his comments were out of line, he stood by his assessment of Ishbia's management following a lackluster 36-46 season. Ishbia, in turn, stressed the importance of accountability in ownership.

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ESPN's Stephen A. Smith issued a heartfelt apology to Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia after controversially likening him to the disgraced Donald Sterling. While Smith recognized his comments were out of line, he stood by his assessment of Ishbia's management following a lackluster 36-46 season. Ishbia, in turn, stressed the importance of accountability in ownership.