Magic Johnson Sounds Thrilled After Lengthy Phoenix Suns' Ownership Issue Resolves: All Of The Other 29 NBA
On Tuesday, NBA fans were treated to the exciting news that the Phoenix Suns will have a new majority owner in Mat Ishim. This news comes after a lengthy ownership issue and Magic Johnson, part-owner of the Lakers, was thrilled to hear it. Find out how this ownership change could affect the already-streaking Phoenix Suns in this article! Phoenix is presently on a three-game winning streak. The group has a veteran point player in Chris Paul and an excellent coach in place with Monty Williams. Ishim will get changed and make his own changes, however he has a good structure to deal with. Johnson is a five-time NBA champion and a Hall of Famer. He and Ishim are both alumni of Michigan State. Ishim was a walk-on for the 2000 championship game team (and played 3 seasons), while Johnson starred for the Spartans' en path to the 1979 national title. Ishim is inheriting a good group as the Suns (19-12) are in 3rd location in the Western Conference. Phoenix made the NBA Finals in 2021 and