Pride. It is one of the seven deadly sins, but it is not one fans of the Phoenix Suns are very familiar with. When was the last time you felt it? Game 2 of the 2021 NBA Finals? Yeah, in true Proverbs 16:18 fashion, pride becameth the fall. Envy is the deadly sin we typically experience.
Yet we can’t help but feel a deep sense of pride today, just one day after the United States men’s basketball team clinched a gold medal victory against France. Two members of the team we cheer for played crucial roles, not just in that game, but in the team’s overall success.