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+====== Phoenix Suns ======
+===== Founding Year =====
+The Phoenix Suns were established in 1968 as an expansion team in the NBA.[([[https://www.nba.com/suns/history|NBA]])]
+===== First NBA Championship Appearance =====
+The Suns reached their first NBA Finals in 1976, losing to the Boston Celtics in six games.[([[https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/PHO/1976.html|Basketball Reference]])]
+===== Charles Barkley's MVP Season =====
+Charles Barkley won the NBA MVP award in 1993 while leading the Suns to the Finals.[([[https://www.nba.com/history/awards/mvp|NBA]])]
+===== Gorilla Mascot Origin =====
+The Suns' mascot, The Gorilla, debuted in 1980 when a singing telegram performer in a gorilla suit entertained fans.[([[https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29000000/suns-gorilla-origin|ESPN]])]
+===== Steve Nash's Back-to-Back MVPs =====
+Steve Nash won consecutive NBA MVP awards in 2005 and 2006 as the Suns' point guard.[([[https://www.nba.com/history/awards/mvp|NBA]])]
+===== Devin Booker's 70-Point Game =====
+Devin Booker scored 70 points in a game against the Boston Celtics in 2017, the most by a Suns player.[([[https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/18900000/devin-booker-70-points|ESPN]])]
+===== 1993 NBA Finals =====
+The Suns lost the 1993 NBA Finals to Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls in six games.[([[https://www.nba.com/history/finals/1993|NBA]])]
+===== Amar'e Stoudemire's Dominance =====
+Amar'e Stoudemire was a five-time All-Star with the Suns and won Rookie of the Year in 2003.[([[https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/s/stoudam01.html|Basketball Reference]])]
+===== Footprint Center Arena =====
+The Suns' home arena, Footprint Center (formerly Talking Stick Resort Arena), opened in 1992.[([[https://www.nba.com/suns/footprint-center|NBA]])]
+===== 2021 NBA Finals Run =====
+The Suns reached the 2021 NBA Finals, led by Chris Paul and Devin Booker, but lost to the Milwaukee Bucks.[([[https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31800000/suns-2021-finals|ESPN]])]
+===== Kevin Johnson's Legacy =====
+Kevin Johnson holds the Suns' record for most assists in a season (988 in 1988-89) and is a franchise icon.[([[https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/johnske02.html|Basketball Reference]])]
+===== Drafting Dan Majerle =====
+Dan Majerle, known as "Thunder Dan," was a key player in the 1990s and had his jersey number 9 retired.[([[https://www.nba.com/suns/history/retired-jerseys|NBA]])]
+===== Longest Winning Streak =====
+The Suns had a 17-game winning streak during the 2006-07 season under coach Mike D'Antoni.[([[https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/PHO/2007_games.html|Basketball Reference]])]
+===== Shawn Marion's Versatility =====
+Shawn Marion, nicknamed "The Matrix," was a four-time All-Star with the Suns known for his all-around game.[([[https://www.nba.com/history/legends/profiles/shawn-marion|NBA]])]
+===== 1976 Finals Game 5 Triple Overtime =====
+Game 5 of the 1976 Finals against Boston went to triple overtime, one of the longest games in NBA history.[([[https://www.si.com/nba/2016/06/02/1976-nba-finals-game-5-celtics-suns-triple-overtime|SI]])]
+===== Chris Paul's Acquisition =====
+Chris Paul joined the Suns in 2020 and helped lead them to the Finals in his first season with the team.[([[https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30300000/chris-paul-trade-suns|ESPN]])]
+===== Alvan Adams's Longevity =====
+Alvan Adams spent his entire 13-year career with the Suns and won Rookie of the Year in 1976.[([[https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/a/adamsal01.html|Basketball Reference]])]
+===== Seven Seconds or Less Offense =====
+Under Mike D'Antoni, the Suns popularized the "Seven Seconds or Less" fast-paced offense in the mid-2000s.[([[https://www.nba.com/history/top-moments/seven-seconds-or-less|NBA]])]
+===== Kevin Durant's Trade =====
+Kevin Durant was traded to the Suns in 2023, forming a superteam with Devin Booker and Chris Paul.[([[https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35600000/kevin-durant-trade-suns|ESPN]])]
+===== Walter Davis's Scoring =====
+Walter Davis is the Suns' all-time leading scorer with 15,666 points during his tenure from 1977 to 1988.[([[https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/d/daviswa03.html|Basketball Reference]])]
+===== 1995 All-Star Game =====
+Phoenix hosted the 1995 NBA All-Star Game, where Mitch Richmond won MVP honors.[([[https://www.nba.com/history/all-star/1995|NBA]])]
+===== Jason Kidd's Tenure =====
+Jason Kidd led the Suns to the playoffs multiple times in the late 1990s and early 2000s.[([[https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/k/kiddja01.html|Basketball Reference]])]
+===== 2022 Regular Season Success =====
+The Suns won a franchise-record 64 games in the 2021-22 regular season.[([[https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33800000/suns-64-wins|ESPN]])]
+===== Dick Van Arsdale's Impact =====
+Dick Van Arsdale scored the first points in Suns history and had his jersey number 5 retired.[([[https://www.nba.com/suns/history/dick-van-arsdale|NBA]])]
+===== Raja Bell's Defense =====
+Raja Bell was known for his tough defense, famously clotheslining Kobe Bryant in the 2006 playoffs.[([[https://www.si.com/nba/2016/05/10/raja-bell-kobe-bryant-clothesline|SI]])]
+===== Expansion Draft Selection =====
+In the 1968 expansion draft, the Suns selected players like Gail Goodrich, who became an All-Star.[([[https://www.nba.com/history/expansion-draft-1968|NBA]])]
+===== Devin Booker's All-Star Selections =====
+Devin Booker has been selected to multiple All-Star Games and is the face of the modern Suns.[([[https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/bookede01.html|Basketball Reference]])]
+===== Paul Westphal's Coaching =====
+Paul Westphal, a former Suns player, coached the team to the 1993 Finals.[([[https://www.basketball-reference.com/coaches/westppa01c.html|Basketball Reference]])]
+===== 2005 Western Conference Finals =====
+The Suns defeated the Spurs in the 2005 Western Conference Finals but lost in the NBA Finals to San Antonio.[([[https://www.nba.com/history/playoffs/2005|NBA]])]
+===== Mikal Bridges' Iron Man Streak =====
+Mikal Bridges never missed a game in his first four NBA seasons with the Suns.[([[https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32000000/mikal-bridges-iron-man|ESPN]])]
+===== Jerry Colangelo's Ownership =====
+Jerry Colangelo owned the Suns from 1968 to 2004 and is credited with building the franchise.[([[https://www.nba.com/suns/history/jerry-colangelo|NBA]])]
+===== 2010 Playoff Comeback =====
+In 2010, the Suns swept the Spurs in the playoffs, avenging previous losses.[([[https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2010-nba-western-conference-semifinals-suns-vs-spurs.html|Basketball Reference]])]
+===== Cameron Johnson's Emergence =====
+Cameron Johnson became a key shooter for the Suns after being drafted in 2019.[([[https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3138196/cameron-johnson|ESPN]])]
+===== Suns Ring of Honor =====
+The Suns honor legends like Charles Barkley and Steve Nash in their Ring of Honor.[([[https://www.nba.com/suns/ring-of-honor|NBA]])]
+===== 1979 Western Conference Finals =====
+The Suns reached the 1979 Western Conference Finals, losing to the Seattle SuperSonics.[([[https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1979-nba-western-conference-finals-suns-vs-supersonics.html|Basketball Reference]])]
+===== Leandro Barbosa's Sixth Man Award =====
+Leandro Barbosa won the Sixth Man of the Year award in 2007 with the Suns.[([[https://www.nba.com/history/awards/sixth-man|NBA]])]
+===== Deandre Ayton's Draft =====
+Deandre Ayton was selected first overall by the Suns in the 2018 NBA Draft.[([[https://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/NBA_2018.html|Basketball Reference]])]
+===== 1990 Playoff Upset =====
+The Suns upset the top-seeded Lakers in the 1990 playoffs before losing in the conference finals.[([[https://www.si.com/nba/2015/04/20/1990-suns-lakers-playoffs-upset|SI]])]
+===== Monty Williams' Coaching =====
+Monty Williams led the Suns to the 2021 Finals and won Coach of the Year in 2022.[([[https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34000000/monty-williams-coach-of-year|ESPN]])]
+===== Tom Chambers' Scoring =====
+Tom Chambers was the first Suns player to score 60 points in a game, achieving it in 1990.[([[https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199003240PHO.html|Basketball Reference]])]
+===== Sustainability Initiatives =====
+The Footprint Center is committed to sustainability, aiming for zero waste by 2030.[([[https://www.nba.com/suns/footprint-center-sustainability|NBA]])]
+===== Grant Hill's Late Career =====
+Grant Hill revitalized his career with the Suns from 2007 to 2012, earning All-Star honors.[([[https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/hillgr01.html|Basketball Reference]])]
+===== 2020 Bubble Performance =====
+The Suns went 8-0 in the 2020 NBA Bubble, narrowly missing the playoffs.[([[https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29600000/suns-bubble-run|ESPN]])]
+===== Community Foundation =====
+The Suns Charities foundation supports education and youth programs in Arizona.[([[https://www.nba.com/suns/charities|NBA]])]
+===== Current Superstar Trio =====
+As of 2025, the Suns feature a core of Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal aiming for a championship.[([[https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/phx/phoenix-suns|ESPN]])]

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