Last Updated on December 24, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s a list of Phoenix Suns Legends, celebrating players and contributors who have significantly impacted the franchise’s history and the NBA.

Charles Barkley

  • Position: Power Forward
  • Years Played: 1992–1996
  • Achievements:
    • NBA MVP (1993)
    • 4× NBA All-Star (with Suns)
    • 4× All-NBA Team (with Suns)
    • Hall of Fame Inductee (2006)
    • Led the Suns to the 1993 NBA Finals.
  • Barkley remains one of the most iconic figures in Suns history, known for his dominance and fiery personality.

Steve Nash

  • Position: Point Guard
  • Years Played: 1996–1998, 2004–2012
  • Achievements:
    • 2× NBA MVP (2005, 2006)
    • 6× NBA All-Star (with Suns)
    • 5× All-NBA Team (with Suns)
    • Hall of Fame Inductee (2018)
    • Revolutionized basketball with his elite passing, shooting, and leadership during the Suns’ “Seven Seconds or Less” era.

Alvan Adams

  • Position: Center / Power Forward
  • Years Played: 1975–1988
  • Achievements:
    • NBA Rookie of the Year (1976)
    • NBA All-Star (1976)
    • Helped lead the Suns to the 1976 NBA Finals.
  • Adams is one of the longest-tenured Suns players and remains among the franchise leaders in points, rebounds, and assists.

Kevin Johnson (KJ)

  • Position: Point Guard
  • Years Played: 1988–2000
  • Achievements:
    • 3× NBA All-Star
    • 5× All-NBA Team
    • Franchise leader in assists.
  • Known for his speed, scoring, and playmaking, Johnson was one of the best point guards of the 1990s and a key player during the Barkley era.

Paul Westphal

  • Position: Shooting Guard
  • Years Played: 1975–1980, 1983–1984
  • Achievements:
    • 4× NBA All-Star (with Suns)
    • 4× All-NBA Team (with Suns)
    • Helped lead the Suns to the 1976 NBA Finals.
    • Hall of Fame Inductee (2019)
  • Westphal was a prolific scorer and clutch performer during the Suns’ first Finals appearance.

Shawn Marion (“The Matrix”)

  • Position: Small Forward / Power Forward
  • Years Played: 1999–2008
  • Achievements:
    • 4× NBA All-Star (with Suns)
    • 2× All-NBA Team
    • One of the most versatile players in franchise history, excelling in scoring, rebounding, and defense.

Amar’e Stoudemire

  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • Years Played: 2002–2010
  • Achievements:
    • NBA Rookie of the Year (2003)
    • 5× NBA All-Star (with Suns)
    • 4× All-NBA Team (with Suns)
  • Stoudemire was a dominant force in the paint and a key component of the Suns’ high-octane offense during the 2000s.

Walter Davis

  • Position: Shooting Guard
  • Years Played: 1977–1988
  • Achievements:
    • 6× NBA All-Star
    • NBA Rookie of the Year (1978)
    • Franchise leader in points scored.
  • Nicknamed “The Greyhound,” Davis was known for his smooth shooting and scoring ability.

Connie Hawkins

  • Position: Small Forward
  • Years Played: 1969–1973
  • Achievements:
    • 4× NBA All-Star (with Suns)
    • Hall of Fame Inductee (1992)
    • One of the most electrifying players in Suns history, Hawkins brought star power to the franchise in its early years.

Tom Chambers

  • Position: Power Forward
  • Years Played: 1988–1993
  • Achievements:
    • 2× NBA All-Star (with Suns)
    • 1× All-NBA Team (with Suns)
    • First player in Suns history to score over 60 points in a game.
  • Chambers was a scoring machine and a key player during the Suns’ playoff runs in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Jason Kidd

  • Position: Point Guard
  • Years Played: 1996–2001
  • Achievements:
    • 3× NBA All-Star (with Suns)
    • 3× All-NBA Team (with Suns)
    • Hall of Fame Inductee (2018)
  • Kidd was one of the best playmakers in NBA history and a standout performer during his time in Phoenix.

Devin Booker

  • Position: Shooting Guard
  • Years Played: 2015–Present
  • Achievements:
    • 3× NBA All-Star (as of 2024)
    • NBA All-NBA Team (2022)
    • Scored 70 points in a single game, the youngest player to do so.
    • Led the Suns to the 2021 NBA Finals.
  • Booker is the face of the current Suns and one of the best scorers in the league.

Dan Majerle (“Thunder Dan”)

  • Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward
  • Years Played: 1988–1995, 2001–2002
  • Achievements:
    • 3× NBA All-Star (with Suns)
    • Known for his three-point shooting and defensive tenacity, Majerle was a fan favorite and a key contributor during the Barkley era.

Raja Bell

  • Position: Shooting Guard
  • Years Played: 2005–2008
  • Achievements:
    • NBA All-Defensive Team (2007, 2008)
    • Known for his tough defense and three-point shooting, Bell was a vital piece of the Suns’ playoff success in the mid-2000s.

Alvin Scott

  • Position: Forward
  • Years Played: 1977–1987
  • Achievements:
    • Known for his defensive versatility and loyalty to the franchise, Scott spent his entire career with the Suns.

Coach Legends:

  • Cotton Fitzsimmons: One of the franchise’s most beloved coaches, leading the Suns to multiple playoff appearances in the 1980s and 1990s.
  • Mike D’Antoni: Architect of the “Seven Seconds or Less” offense, leading the Suns to deep playoff runs in the 2000s.
  • Paul Westphal: Coached the Suns to the 1993 NBA Finals.

These legends have defined the Suns’ legacy, bringing excitement, success, and a commitment to excellence to the franchise.