I’m a huge nerd for player development. I’ll happily watch NBA bottom feeders or an under-the-radar college game just for the chance of seeing a player flash strides in their growth as a baller.
So when Mat Ishbia, the still-green governor of the Phoenix Suns, went on the record on his first official day “in office” about valuing player development to the extent of needing a G League program back at the Suns’ side, I was thrilled.
Ishbia, in an exclusive interview with PHNX beat reporter Gerald Bourguet, shared his thoughts:
“I’m big on player development.