Just from the past 10 games alone, it’s easy to tell that the Phoenix Suns have some of the best fans in the NBA. They’re rowdy, loud, and clearly supportive of their team.
Unfortunately, they’ve also been the subject of some controversy of late.
In the series against Denver, one Suns fan went viral for going at it with a Nuggets fan. While it has turned into a rallying cry for the team, with Devin Booker even stepping in to show support, there are some who have expressed disapproval with the whole ordeal.
In Game 1, it appears those Suns fans got caught in another altercation, this time with a Clippers supporter after the match was over. Here is the video, which is making its rounds online:
https://twitter.com/Clippers24seven/status/1406759057524809733
While the Clippers fan appears to throw the first punch, it’s not an ideal situation and a bad look for the fanbase and organization to be involved in yet another physical altercation. Of course, many people are blaming the reactions of the last fight as the fuel behind this latest incident.
This is what happens when u celebrate the sun's in 4 guy. Now everyone wants to be the next one
— Michael Lipert (@Lipert) June 20, 2021
Fuck is wrong with people it’s just a basketball game
— Jr🚶♂️ (@_jximer) June 20, 2021
Nah man never this serious lol it’s just hoop
— frank 🥺💓➐ (@LAClipsTape) June 20, 2021
I blame Devin booker for promoting the type of violence , I warned y’all
— juice (@LArams4L) June 21, 2021
that's a damn shame…
can we not go to a sporting event without a fight breaking out between the fans???
it ain't that serious, is it??? pic.twitter.com/duzSK2n5dt
— Rob (@ISEEROB) June 21, 2021
The nba is gonna have to address this at some point. Too many fights popping up after games in arenas.
— Jonathan Chong (@Jcdigital27) June 20, 2021
Come on now. We're better than this.
— Clip18 🌭🍢🍓🐔🌽 (@Clips_Atin) June 20, 2021
I wanna say I’m surprised but I’m not.
— xtianp (@xtianp) June 20, 2021
the day i take sports this serious 🤣🤣
— GOLDEN CHILD (@BelovedCombos) June 20, 2021
https://twitter.com/whereisararso/status/1406770850330820614
It was a cool idea to rally around the “Suns in 4” guy, and it’s hilarious to see how he has become a fan celebrity for the organization.
But perhaps by celebrating him, the Suns have riled up others seeking similar fame.
Nowadays, people just want to be noticed and will do anything to get there. Hopefully, though, this trend of in-arena fighting between fans gets put to an end.
