Suns Owner Goes Viral During NBA All-Star Weekend

Ishbia also picked up NBA insider Shams Charania full-court with some aggressive defense.

The performance gained some notable recognition across the sports world:

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"I don't know what else to do besides that inside these lines," Ishbia told The Arizona Republic's Duane Rankin after the game.

"Outside the lines, I can do whatever, but inside the lines, I'm going to play hard. That's all I know."

Ishbia perfectly exemplified the toughness and gritty play that his Suns have shown through the early stages of the 2025-26 season. Phoenix is a top-five defensive team in terms of points per game and rank second in the NBA for steals per night.

"I had a great time competing with some good guys, having some fun. Playing hard and competing," Ishbia continued.

Ishbia rocked Suns star Devin Booker's new signature Nike shoes during the game, too.

Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo even suggested Ishbia had the game rigged in his favor.

"He got all the calls, man. He got all thje calls. Come on man. The game is rigged," he said after action.

Ishbia fired back with, "I needed a couple of them."

The Suns' owner, according to Rankin, said he hasn't played in a legitimate basketball game in over 20 years.

Ishbia played a fun game on Friday, though that won't be the Suns' only representation for NBA All-Star Weekend.

Booker is competing in today's three-point contest and also will be playing in the All-Star Game on Sunday.

Maybe Booker can take some notes from Ishbia's outing.

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