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Mega\u2022lo\u2022mania:<\/em><\/p>\n

n. \u2014 a highly inflated conception of one\u2019s importance, power, or capabilities, as can be observed in many individuals with mania and paranoid schizophrenia. In the latter, megalomania is often accompanied or preceded by delusions of persecution. <\/em>(American Psychological Association<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Suns Have Only Mat Ishbia To Blame For Post-Finals Falloff<\/h2>\n

This week, Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to express his displeasure with \u201cthe so-called experts\u201d who projected the team would be title contenders. His comments were in response to an ESPN article that suggests the Suns would be one of the five worst teams<\/a> in the Western Conference in 2025-26. Though projected to finish with a 30-52 record, Phoenix will have lost just six more games than last season.<\/p>\n

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I’m not worried about what the so-called experts think. They had us as a title contender the past two years and were wrong then. We’re focused on making our fans proud by playing great as a team and building a brand of basketball that’s tough and gritty. https:\/\/t.co\/o9ysQlxW6r<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Mat Ishbia (@Mishbia15) August 27, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n