Guy Fieri and son are still fans of the Phoenix Suns
Guy Fieri, the spiky-haired chef with a bevy of shows on the Food Network, became a familiar face in the crowd during the Phoenix Suns’ run to the NBA Finals.
He’s hoping he’ll be one again during this year’s playoffs.
During the 2021 playoffs Fieri rewarded his son, Ryder, with playoff tickets for having made the JV basketball team as a freshman.
The Suns had the best record in the NBA during the regular season, going 64-18 and setting a franchise record for wins.
Fieri and his son noticed.
“How could we not be rooting for the Suns with the season they are having,” Fieri said through a Food Network spokesperson. “Ryder and I are both big NBA fans in general, so to see a team play like this and beat their own franchise record is pretty cool.”
Fieri is opening Guy's DTPHX Kitchen + Bar at Chase Field
Asked what makes them Suns fans in particular, Fieri said, “The Suns have never won a championship and that’s something we’d both really like to see happen. And if we can head to Arizona for some awesome weather and to catch a game again, it’s all the better.”
The weather’s not so awesome in June, if the Suns are still playing then, but you get the idea.
The Fieris haven’t made it to a playoff game yet, but Guy Fieri said they are planning to. And it’s not all personal. It’s also business.
“I’ve got a new restaurant, Guy’s DTPHX Kitchen + Bar, opening up at Chase Field next month,” Fieri said, “so yes, I’m hoping to be in town.”
As for the Suns’ chances, Fieri likes them, although this interview took place before Devin Booker injured his hamstring.
“There are some good teams out there right now but I’ll tell ya, it looks to me like they’ve got as good a shot as
anyone!”
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