The saddest media day I have attended It felt more like a funeral - NBA insider gives an an account of the gloomy environment in the Phoenix Suns camp × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Basketball NBA News News The saddest media day I have attended It felt more like a funeral - NBA insider gives an an account of the gloomy environment in the Phoenix Suns camp By Siddhant Gupta Modified 27 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share The Phoenix Suns team looks on from the bench Considering the current climate in the Phoenix Suns organization, Media Day wouldn't be as fun. However, Marc J. Spears highlighted the degree of the adverse environment. "I've been covering the NBA since '99, and I've been to a lot of these media days and this was most down or the saddest Media Day that I have ever attended. It felt more like a funeral," Spears said. "I talked to Deandre Ayton on the side a little bit, and he said that there was a cloud hanging over the franchise. I asked him to expound on that a little more, and he was like he just feels bad for the people." The Phoenix Suns have gone through a rough couple of weeks. Since the investigative report regarding franchise owner Robert Sarver was made public, the organization has entered a state of disarray. In this regard, members of the organization are still reeling from the report's impact. While changes are underway, not everyone has taken the news well. Arizona Sports@AZSportsThe Phoenix Suns will be sympathetic toward those affected by Robert Sarver's actions and words while moving forward and improving.@KellanOlson has more:arizonasports.com/story/3313785/…111The Phoenix Suns will be sympathetic toward those affected by Robert Sarver's actions and words while moving forward and improving.@KellanOlson has more:arizonasports.com/story/3313785/… Spears mentioned the ties Deandre Ayton has to the city of Phoenix, having gone to high school and college at the University of Arizona. Given the amount of time he spent connected to the team, Ayton is justified in feeling down about the Suns' situation. With problems regarding Robert Sarver and other issues, including Jae Crowder's departure, the Phoenix Suns are definitely in flux. However, Spears concluded his report with: "This is definitely a sad day for the [Phoenix] Suns organization, but sounds like they're hopeful they can move forward after today." ClutchPoints@ClutchPointsApp"This was the most saddest Media Day that I have ever attended. It felt more like a funeral... Definitely a sad day for the [Phoenix] Suns organization, but sounds like they're hopeful they can move forward."@MarcJSpears on the mood at Suns Media Day1748232"This was the most saddest Media Day that I have ever attended. It felt more like a funeral... Definitely a sad day for the [Phoenix] Suns organization, but sounds like they're hopeful they can move forward."@MarcJSpears on the mood at Suns Media Dayhttps://t.co/l3MwBNA9YD While the team remains hopeful for the future, the organization remains at risk of a downward spiral. Phoenix must gather its bearings with the team's future at stake. The Phoenix Suns will remain a playoff team next season Although the situation suggests that the Suns are in a complete spiral, the team will remain competitive in the Western Conference. While the start of the season may be difficult, the Suns have the pieces to adapt to the adversity. With Chris Paul and Devin Booker leading the Suns, the team still boasts a talented roster featuring Deandre Ayton and Mikal Bridges. Additionally, Cam Johnson's development will offer the team significant flexibility. The Bright Side@BrightSideSunCam Johnson on benefiting from Jae’s potential departure, “I’m excited for every season, I’m excited for every opportunity.”417Cam Johnson on benefiting from Jae’s potential departure, “I’m excited for every season, I’m excited for every opportunity.” https://t.co/mnhOr8CL07 Johnson's development and rise come at the cost of Jae Crowder's departure. With reports of the franchise and Crowder mutually agreeing upon facilitating a trade, the Suns will lose out on a key player.NBA on ESPN@ESPNNBAJae Crowder requested to not report to Suns training camp, and the team agreed as it continues trying to find a trade for him, sources told ESPN. es.pn/3LJuHpI36648Jae Crowder requested to not report to Suns training camp, and the team agreed as it continues trying to find a trade for him, sources told ESPN. es.pn/3LJuHpI The Phoenix Suns will continue to be playoff contenders, if not championship contenders. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Chad Marriott × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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