The Phoenix Suns have staked their claim as an elite NBA team after a run to the Finals last year and a hot start to this season. However, there are still people out there who doubt if the Suns are for real. Suns forward Mikal Bridges has an expletive-laden message for those doubting if they are a real NBA contender.

Mikal Bridges does not care. Unless the members of the media are lacing up their ball shoes and taking the court against the Suns, Bridges does not care what they have to say.

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ESPN is reportedly assembling a team right now to take on the Suns, with Jalen Rose and Jay Williams headlining the squad. Just kidding, they're not really doing that. But it's fun to imagine.

Speaking of fun, that's what the Suns are. And not only that, they are for real. Head coach Monty Williams is one of the most underrated in the NBA. The Suns have a veteran star in Chris Paul, who has seen anything and everything the NBA has to offer.

They have a rising star in Devin Booker. They also have great complementary pieces, such as Deandre Ayton and yes, Mikal Bridges. Phoenix is one of the few NBA teams to rank inside the top-10 in both scoring offense and defense.

The Suns don't get the same media coverage as other bigger market NBA teams. And Mikal Bridges doesn't give a damn.