The Phoenix Suns are 12-25 and are owners of the second worse record in the Western Conference. The season is shot and may only get worse.
One player, in particular, that has made headlines for all the wrong reasons has been Markieff Morris, who still hasn’t gotten over his brother’s trade during the summer. He has demanded a trade, disrespected his coach and pouted the entire season.
Suns owner Robert Sarver thinks Morris is a classic example of what’s wrong with some NBAers, and millenials more specifically.
I’m not sure it’s just the NBA,” Sarver said. “My whole view of the millennial culture is that they have a tough time dealing with setbacks, and Markieff Morris is the perfect example. He had a setback with his brother in the offseason and he can’t seem to recover from it.
“I’m not sure if it’s the technology or the instant gratification of being online. But the other thing is, I’m not a fan of social media. I tell my kids it’s like Fantasy Land. The only thing people put online are good things that happen to them, or things they make up. And it creates unrealistic expectations. We’ve had a number of setbacks this year that have taken their toll on us, and we haven’t been resilient. Therefore, it’s up to our entire organization to step up their game.”
H/T: AZ Central
