Last Updated on June 19, 2025 by Mat Diekhake
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Here is the 1998–99 Phoenix Suns roster and player statistics:
Phoenix Suns 1998–99 Roster
| No. | Player | Pos | Ht | Wt | Age | College/From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Elliott Perry | G | 6-0 | 150 | 30 | Memphis |
| 3 | Michael Finley | G/F | 6-7 | 215 | 25 | Wisconsin |
| 5 | Wesley Person | G/F | 6-6 | 195 | 27 | Auburn |
| 7 | Dan Majerle | G/F | 6-6 | 215 | 33 | Central Michigan |
| 11 | Kevin Johnson | G | 6-1 | 180 | 32 | California |
| 12 | Tony Delk | G | 6-3 | 180 | 25 | Kentucky |
| 14 | Wayman Tisdale | F | 6-9 | 240 | 34 | Oklahoma |
| 22 | Charles Barkley | F | 6-6 | 252 | 35 | Auburn |
| 24 | Hot Rod Williams | C | 6-11 | 265 | 36 | Tulane |
| 30 | Mario Bennett | F/C | 6-9 | 235 | 25 | Arizona State |
| 31 | Joe Kleine | C | 7-0 | 255 | 37 | Arkansas |
| 50 | Danny Schayes | C | 6-11 | 235 | 39 | Syracuse |
Player Statistics (Regular Season – 1998–99)
| Player | GP | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Barkley | 65 | 36.7 | 21.6 | 11.3 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.6 | .465 | .747 |
| Kevin Johnson | 65 | 30.0 | 13.5 | 2.8 | 7.7 | 1.0 | 0.2 | .460 | .895 |
| Michael Finley | 49 | 35.0 | 18.9 | 5.3 | 3.7 | 1.0 | 0.4 | .466 | .767 |
| Wesley Person | 47 | 33.8 | 13.8 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 | .439 | .852 |
| Dan Majerle | 50 | 28.9 | 9.5 | 4.3 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 | .430 | .776 |
| Wayman Tisdale | 72 | 19.1 | 9.2 | 4.6 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 | .485 | .749 |
| Tony Delk | 55 | 21.4 | 6.7 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 0.2 | .424 | .770 |
| Hot Rod Williams | 63 | 20.2 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | .452 | .758 |
| Mario Bennett | 41 | 12.9 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.6 | .442 | .742 |
| Joe Kleine | 50 | 9.1 | 2.8 | 3.1 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | .457 | .735 |
| Danny Schayes | 31 | 7.2 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | .423 | .742 |
Team Overview
- Head Coach: Danny Ainge
- Regular Season Record: 27–23 (5th in Western Conference)
- Playoffs: Lost in First Round (to San Antonio Spurs, 0–3)
- Notable Highlights:
- The Suns’ season was shortened due to the NBA lockout.
- Charles Barkley, despite being older, remained a dominant presence, leading the team in both scoring and rebounding.
- Kevin Johnson continued to run the offense effectively, assisting his teammates and scoring at a solid clip.
- Michael Finley’s contributions were key, as he became one of the most reliable young players for Phoenix.
- The Suns struggled in the playoffs, being swept by the Spurs in the first round.