Suns fans are proud, patient and loyal. They love Al McCoy, the Gorilla and a bountiful history that spans nearly five decades. They are also victims of a longstanding persecution complex, highly susceptible to conspiracy theories that continue to dog the NBA.
With the draft lottery just around the corner, it’s time for the suspicions to stop. Or maybe you should find another sport.
“I have confidence in the system,” former Suns owner Jerry Colangelo said. “I think it’s transparent. There will always be speculation about conspiracies because that’s human nature. But I can tell you, when it comes to the NBA, there’s nothing to it.