For most of the NBA, Media Day doesn’t hit until September 29. But Suns fans won’t have to wait that long. Because Phoenix is one of the few teams traveling overseas this preseason, the organization gets
a head start on the league calendar, with Media Day officially tipping off September 23. We are two days away.
Yay for Suns fans!
It might only be 6 days earlier, but after a summer of rumors, roster shake-ups, and that endless stretch of July and August with nothing but comment-section debates to tide us over (and we thank John Voita for getting us through it yet again), those six days feel like a delicious valley-centric headstart we deserve. For you humble, long-suffering, and comely Suns fans, it means an early peek at new faces and the first chance to see how the 2025–26 campaign begins to take shape.
Media Day might feature a baseline of staged photos and soundbites; however, it’s the unofficial opening to the season. It’s the place where optimism is tested, narratives are launched, and the long grind of the year ahead first comes into focus. As a fan base, we get the opportunity to hear what the playing group, the coaches, and the front office have to say about the state of things, where they’ve been and where they’re headed. If not literally, then perhaps metaphorically.
And with everything new in Phoenix (from the front office to the sidelines to the roster itself), there might not be a fanbase in the league hungrier to hear what’s next.
The First Words From a New Era
So, what kind of questions would we love to hear answers to?
You likely have a short list already going, and keep that close at hand. We’ll want you to share your thoughts shortly. Below, though, I’ve gone on the hunt for questions and have compiled a list of questions that may (or may not) be of interest to Suns fans. Ideally, we’d love to hear anything that the entire Suns organization has to say at this point.
As you meditate on the questions below, consider which player specifically you’d love to hear answers from. Perhaps it’s more than one?!
The Roster: Fitting the Pieces Together
Training camp is about more than conditioning; it’s about chemistry. With so many new faces in Phoenix, fans will want to know:
- What’s the energy like in the locker room heading into camp?
- How would you describe the Suns’ identity right now?
- Who’s the loudest voice in practices so far?
- What’s one word you’d use to describe this year’s Suns team?
- Which teammate surprised you most when you first got on the court with them?
Role definition matters too — especially with a deep guard and wing rotation:
- How do you see yourself fitting alongside Devin Booker?
- What specific skills do you think you bring that the Suns needed last season?
- For the new guys — what part of the playbook are you picking up quickest?
- For returners — what feels most different about this camp compared to last year?
- Who do you expect to guard most in practice — and how does that sharpen you?
And then there’s growth. Every fan wants to know who’s leveling up:
- What did you focus on most in your offseason training?
- Which young player is going to surprise fans this season?
- How do you handle balancing your own goals with team goals?
- For the rookies — what’s the biggest adjustment so far?
- For vets — how do you keep camp fresh after so many years?
Finally, some fun — because personality is just as much part of the season as stat sheets:
- Who’s the funniest teammate in the locker room?
- What’s the go-to pregame playlist or song this season?
- Who’s the most competitive at non-basketball activities (cards, video games, etc.)?
- If you weren’t playing basketball, what would you be doing today?
- Who’s going to surprise fans with a breakout moment this season?
The Coaching Staff: Setting the Tone
New head coach Jordan Ott enters his first Suns camp with plenty of eyes on him. What he chooses to emphasize now will define the season later.
- What’s the biggest emphasis you’re setting in training camp?
- How do you balance minutes for such a deep wing rotation?
- What does an ideal Suns pace of play look like to you?
- How do you envision staggering Devin Booker with the bench unit?
- What’s your approach to developing younger players while competing to win now?
But Media Day isn’t just about Xs and Os. It’s about philosophy:
- How do you instill accountability across such a diverse roster?
- What’s the one thing you want this team to be known for defensively?
- How do you personally define a “successful season”?
- What’s the most important lesson you’ve carried into your first Suns camp?
- Which assistant coach do the players respond to most strongly?
The Front Office & Ownership: The Bigger Picture
When the cameras swing to GM Brian Gregory and owner Mat Ishbia, the focus shifts to vision.
- What’s the long-term vision for this roster core?
- How much input did players like Booker have in shaping offseason moves?
- How do you balance chasing a championship now with building for the future?
- What does success look like in Year 1 of this new roster construction?
- What’s your message to Suns fans about where the team is heading?
And sometimes, a little levity matters too:
- What’s your favorite part about Media Day?
- What has surprised you most about building an NBA roster from the inside?
- For Ishbia, do you still get competitive urges to jump into practices?
- If you could play one position on this Suns roster, which would it be?
- What makes Phoenix a unique basketball city compared to others in the league?
And there you have it, a cheat-sheet of sorts for your Media Day listening pleasure! It would be great to hear questions such as these asked of the players, coaches, and front office of our favorite basketball team.
Why Media Day Matters
Media Day is about answers and interaction. It’s about opening the curtain and reminding fans that the long summer is over. It’s the start of a season of hopes, frustrations, comebacks, and surprises. And, as Dan-Fly would say, “there’s only 3 days to go!”
So, your turn! Drop your comments below.
(1) What questions would you love to ask/have answered?
(2) What kind of answers would you love to hear given on Media Day?
