Phoenix Suns Biography: Players, Net Worth, History, and Stats

Since 1968 the Phoenix Suns represent an NBA professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. The Phoenix Suns operate out of Arizona in their main base in Phoenix. The franchise has maintained competitive success as Barkley, Nash, Stoudemire, and other remarkable players have defined their professional basketball history. Through both winning and tough times the Suns have maintained the respect of their strong fanbase. The Suns now have advanced the league’s sports culture and have created a lasting competition.

Phoenix Suns Profile

Team Information	Details
Founded	1968
Owners	Mat and Justin Ishbia
City	Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Nickname	Suns
Stadium	Footprint Center
Capacity	17,071
Conference	Western
Division	Pacific
Head Coach	Mike Budenholzer
Net Worth	$4.3 billion

Phoenix Suns History

The Phoenix Suns launched their operation as an expansion team in 1968. The Phoenix Suns participated in their first NBA Finals during 1976 which ended in their six-game defeat against the Boston Celtics as Game 5 reached a record-breaking three-overtime period. After the 1980s started the Suns began to show increased competitiveness because Walter Davis and Kevin Johnson joined the team.

During the 1990s the franchise reached its top when Charles Barkley as the league MVP led the Suns to the NBA Finals in 1993. Although the team lost to the Chicago Bulls in six games. The Suns under Steve Nash won multiple MVP awards yet failed to achieve a championship when they lost in the Western Conference Finals against San Antonio Spurs in 2005 and 2007. The Suns operated through a development stage during the 2010s under owner Robert Sarver as they fought to challenge for titles.

In 2020 the Suns achieved an undefeated record of eight wins at the NBA bubble before moving forward to their first NBA Finals appearance in 29 years but experiencing defeat by the Milwaukee Bucks in the championship. They reached their all-time best record in 2022 at 64 wins but still lost their first-round playoff match to the Dallas Mavericks. Later Mat Ishbia bought the Suns for 4 billion dollars in 2023 which started a fresh era for this basketball organization. During that same period, the Suns organization acquired Kevin Durant to improve their chances of winning a championship.

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Phoenix Suns Stats

The Phoenix Suns have a 2024-25 season record of .481 with the 11th ranking from Western Conference teams. The Suns demonstrated strong performance in reaching the 2021 NBA Finals while battling to stay in the 11th Western Conference position during this season. Kevin Durant and Devin Booker continue to drive the team forward but the Suns remain unable to establish their proper playing style. For the Suns to continue fighting for a playoff spot the team needs to boost their defense and establish better overall consistency. Roster shifts through trades or dealing of players could prove essential for the team to launch a last-minute bid for success.

Season	GP	W	L	W-L%	Finish	Playoffs
2019-20	73	34	39	.466	3rd, Pacific	Did not qualify
2020-21	72	51	21	.708	1st, Pacific	Lost in NBA Finals, 2–4 (Bucks)
2021-22	82	64	18	.780	1st, Pacific	Lost in Conference Semifinals, 2–4 (Nuggets)
2022-23	82	45	37	.549	2nd, Pacific	Lost in Conference semifinals, 2–4 (Nuggets)
2023-24	82	49	33	.598	2nd, Pacific	Lost in the First Round, 0–4 (Timberwolves)
2024-25	54	26	28	.481	11th, Western	Currently not in Playoff position

Phoenix Suns Famous Players

When it comes to Phoenix Suns there are n number of players who have captured the eye of NBA fans, but here we have listed some very famous basketball stars both legends and current favorites.

Charles Barkley

Phoenix Suns fans hold Charles Barkley in an important position. He led the Suns with dominating NBA performances to reach the 1993 NBA Finals during the beginning of the 1990s. The NBA selected him as MVP for the 1993 season. During his Suns career, He produced averages of 22.1 PPG combined with 11.7 RPG and 4.1 APG while becoming the essential player on his team. The Phoenix Suns honored Barkley by selecting him six times for the All-Star game. Barkley later secured his position in the Hall of Fame in 2006 thus becoming a legendary power forward throughout basketball history.

Steve Nash

Steve Nash introduced the Suns to their “Seven Seconds or Less” offense. Nash in his time with the Suns received 2 MVP awards while gaining eight All-Star nominations. His Phoenix Suns career statistics includes 14.3 points and 8.5 assists per game. Nash also functioned as team leader who reached Western Conference championship status during mid-2000s era. The NBA Hall of Fame included Nash among the leading point guards in history in 2018

Kevin Johnson

Kevin Johnson served as an important element that led the Suns to their success during the early 1990s. During his All-Star career span, Johnson guided the Suns toward playoff action several times before taking them to the 1993 NBA Finals. This resulted in the Phoenix Suns receiving advantages from his drive through the lane explosiveness and 17.9 points per game and 9.1 assists per game averages. His offensive and defensive capabilities demonstrated that he was one of the essential point guards in Sun’s team history.

Amar’e Stoudemire

Amar’e Stoudemire conducted six All-Star games as he led the Suns with dominance through the period from 2002 until 2010. During his time with the team Stoudemire averaged 23.1 points each game and secured 8.9 rebounds per contest. This stint later secured him the 2003 Rookie of the Year award. The Suns developed into one of the most engaging teams in the league during the mid-2000s after Stoudemire joined forces with the organization. This phase then brought them their victory.

Devin Booker

During recent years Devin Booker has evolved as the leading player for the Suns organization. As a four-time NBA All-Star Booker took the Suns to their first NBA Finals appearance while becoming a leading scorer in the league. Booker drives the Suns offense forward by averaging 24.3 points per game together with 5.0 assists and 4.0 rebounds throughout his career. The Suns depend on Booker to be the vital component that drives their pursuit of an NBA championship during the post-Steve Nash period.

Phoenix Suns Roster

The mentioned table roster data is taken from ESPN‘s official website.

Name	Number	Position	Age	Height	Weight	College	Salary
Grayson Allen	8	Shooting Guard	29	1.93 m	89 kg	Duke	$15,625,000
Bradley Beal	3	Shooting Guard	31	1.93 m	93 kg	Florida	$50,203,930
Bol Bol	11	Center	25	2.21 m	99 kg	Oregon	$2,087,519
Devin Booker	1	Shooting Guard	28	1.98 m	93 kg	Kentucky	$49,205,800
Jalen Bridges	15	Forward	23	2.03 m	102 kg	Baylor	$578,577
Ryan Dunn	0	Forward	22	2.03 m	97 kg	Virginia	$2,538,240
Kevin Durant	32	Power Forward	36	2.11 m	108 kg	Texas	$51,179,021
Collin Gillespie	12	Guard	25	1.85 m	88 kg	Villanova	$578,577
Oso Ighodaro	4	Center	22	2.13 m	106 kg	Marquette	$1,157,153
Tyus Jones	21	Point Guard	28	1.85 m	88 kg	Duke	$2,087,519
Damion Lee	10	Shooting Guard	32	1.98 m	95 kg	Louisville	$2,087,519
Cody Martin	17	Small Forward	29	1.98 m	92 kg	Nevada	$8,120,000
Vasilije Micic	18	Guard	31	1.91 m	85 kg	Mega Vizura( Professional Basketball Club)	$7,723,000
Monte Morris	23	Point Guard	29	1.88 m	83 kg	Iowa State	$2,087,519
Royce O’Neale	00	Power Forward	31	1.98 m	102 kg	Baylor	$9,821,429
Mason Plumlee	22	Center	34	2.08 m	115 kg	Duke	$2,087,519
Nick Richards	2	Center	27	2.13 m	111 kg	Kentucky	$5,000,000
TyTy Washington Jr.	14	Guard	23	1.91 m	88 kg	Kentucky	$578,577

Phoenix Suns Head Coach

Phoenix Suns have hired Mike Budenholzer as their head coach starting in May 2024 and then going until February 2025. During 1996-2013 he worked as an assistant coach with the San Antonio Spurs under Gregg Popovich and helped the team win four NBA championships in 1999, 2003, 2005, and 2007. Budenholzer coached the Milwaukee Bucks for their first five seasons before securing the team’s first NBA championship thus making Milwaukee history.

The year 1973-1987 saw John MacLeod Phoenix Suns’ head coach and he led the team to various playoff appearances. During 1970-1972 the Suns saw Cotton Fitzsimmons as head coach who later received the NBA Coach of the Year recognition in 1994. The next time the team was under Mike D’Antoni’s coaching from 2003 to 2008. This era lead to the team adopting a brand new offensive system known as “Seven Seconds or Less”.

Phoenix Suns Owner

Mat Ishbia has held the position of the owner since February 2023. he is also the head executive at United Wholesale Mortgage. Ishbia is a philanthropist, he uses sports knowledge to contribute substantial money for different ventures. In 2021, he donated $32 million to Michigan State University athletics to fund sports programs. The money was used to build athletic facilities. Ishbia has dedicated his time as Suns owner to improving team performance. Ishbia also has expressed his desires before that he wants to develop the Suns into a championship-ready team.

Phoenix Suns Net Worth

According to Forbes Phoenix Suns is at the 12th place among NBA teams with a current value of $4.3 billion. The Phoenix Suns generate their revenue through four main channels. The first channel being ticket sales backed by fans and second being big sponsorships with PayPal and Earnin substantial revenue from merchandise sales. The Suns have a lower market value than the New York Knicks because the Knicks hold the NBA’s top position with an $8.5 billion rating. During December 2022 Mat Ishbia accomplished an NBA history record by paying $4 billion to acquire the Suns franchise. During 2023 the basketball team earned $369 million in revenue which showed a $3 million enhancement over the 2022 financial year.

Phoenix Suns Stadium

Beginning its operations in 1992 the Footprint Center exists as Phoenix Suns’ base facility that occupies downtown Phoenix Arizona. When the venue opened in 1992 it operated under the name America West Arena until it became US Airways Center in 2005 before receiving its latest name Footprint Center in 2021. A considerable renovation occurred in 2018 at the venue which delivered upgraded seating options alongside improved technology alongside a new modernized concourse for fans.

During the 2021 NBA Finals, the Footprint Center witnessed a monumental development when the Suns returned to the championship game after their last victory in 1993. During the 2009 NBA All-Star Game the Western Conference achieved victory over the Eastern Conference within the Suns organization’s stadium. Above basketball events, the venue welcomed music performances featuring, Sabrina Carpenter and Katy Perry and showcased WWE wrestling events and NHL games during the time the Phoenix Coyotes operated at the facility.

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Phoenix Suns Championships

The Suns accomplished their 2021 success exclusively through the performance of Devin Booker and Chris Paul. The Suns have reached the Western Conference Finals on multiple occasions since their establishment. Eventhough the team have yet to clinch a winning championship trophy it still has a long list of achievements.

Phoenix Suns Records

The Phoenix Suns established multiple franchise records during their history which include both standard season performances and postseason victories. The team has established itself through major milestones and championship-level team accomplishments even though they failed to win an NBA championship.

Record	Detail
Most Wins in a season	64 wins (2021-22 season)
Longest Winning Streak	18 games (2021-22 season)
Best Regular-Season Performance	64-18 record (2021-22 season)
Total Championships Won	0
Most Playoff Appearances	33 (as of 2024-25 season)
Best Postseason Run	NBA Finals appearances: 1976, 1993, 2021
Most Playoff Wins in a Season	15 wins (2005-06 season)
Most Points in a Single Game	70 points (Devin Booker, 2017)
Most Assists in a Single Game	22 assists (Kevin Johnson, 1994)
Longest Playoff Series	7 games (Multiple series, including 1993 NBA Finals vs. Bulls)
Highest Scoring Game (Team)	161 points (vs. Denver Nuggets, 1990)