PHOENIX SUNS

Suns owner Sarver disagrees with idea that Suns fans are upset

Jan 23, 2013, 7:04 PM | Updated: 7:15 pm

LISTEN: Robert Sarver, owner of the Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns are 13-28 at the midway point in the season. They’re residing in the Western Conference’s basement, and are much closer to being the worst team in basketball than a playoff team.

Their attendance is down for the third consecutive year, and with what’s happened around the team lately, there would seem to be a bit of a negative attitude towards the Valley’s original professional sports team.

Not so, says Suns owner Robert Sarver.

“I would disagree with that,” Sarver told Arizona Sports 620’s Burns and Gambo when asked about an upset fan base. “I would say that we monitor all of the information that comes in from our ticket holders and our fans, and I would disagree with that.”

Sarver said the idea that Suns fans are upset is “a good story” for the media, and is just one of many non-factual stories that have surfaced with regards to the team.

But, he added, he understands tough decisions during tough times will rub fans the wrong way.

“This is a tough time for a franchise,” he said. “When we’re not winning and we’re not playing well fans are upset, and that all comes with it.

“What I would say to the fans is we’re working every day to try to get our team back to elite status.”

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