NBA World Lauds Suns Owner Mat Ishbia for Fan-Friendly Changes to Concession Menu

Now this is pretty cool.

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia speaks with the press on May 1, 2024. / Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK

Sure, a $9 hot dog isn't a big deal to a billionaire like Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia, but at least he's recognizing that it's an expensive lunch for many of the fans who come to his team play.

On Wednesday, Ishbia announced that the Suns are rolling out a new value-priced concession menu, where the price of items like hot dogs, chips, popcorn, and more will cost just $2 each. The pricing will apply at Suns home games only.

"Winning starts with our fans," Ishbia wrote on social media. "When I walk the concourse at games there aren’t food options for families who don’t want to spend a lot of money. That needs to change, so today we’re rolling out our $2 value menu for all home Suns games."

He continued: "A family of 4 used to spend $98 on hot dogs/water/popcorn. Now they can enjoy that same meal for $24. Our fans and community are the foundation of what we do and we will continue to invest in making this the best organization in all of basketball, on and off the court."

A family of 4 used to spend $98 on hot dogs/water/popcorn. Now they can enjoy that same meal for $24. Our fans and community are the foundation of what we do and we will continue to invest in making this the best organization in all of basketball, on and off the court.

— Mat Ishbia (@Mishbia15) December 18, 2024

Now, the internet doesn't always do well with earnest posts. But fans were actually quite receptive to and thankful for the changes.

This is the way. More of this everywhere would be significant to fans. https://t.co/X290MiT5zW

— Scott Agness (@ScottAgness) December 18, 2024

Make this man governor https://t.co/aabzAqo9jp

— Brendon Kleen (@BrendonKleen14) December 18, 2024

Extremely great move. https://t.co/geTL3uoqyn

— Mike Vigil (@protectedpick) December 18, 2024

https://t.co/ABUv0QbJ4t pic.twitter.com/lCKBfn1mI7

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) December 18, 2024

An owner that understands there is actually value in goodwill from fans. https://t.co/jCOpSJacpl

— Justin Gaard (@Gaardsy) December 18, 2024

Continuing my pledge to give + attention to every pro sports team that offers affordable concessions https://t.co/YtMgnKWrRj

— Ryan Glasspiegel (@sportsrapport) December 18, 2024

Fans of the Minnesota Twins, another franchise Ishbia and his brother are rumored to be circling, were also quick to chime in on the news.

The Ishbia’s can’t buy the #MNTwins soon enough… https://t.co/XbOcKcOcU7

— Ted (@tlschwerz) December 18, 2024

Please buy the Twins#MNTwins https://t.co/WNZWVQbm0a

— Twins Talk (@LetsTalk_Twins) December 18, 2024

Please buy the Twins https://t.co/YQwVoe6sPx

— Paul Lambert (@MeatSauce1) December 18, 2024

More of this type of billionaire, please!

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