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Why the Phoenix Suns Retired Tom Chambers's Jersey Number 24
Tom Chambers was the first unrestricted free agent to change teams — and he chose Phoenix. Here's why the Suns retired his #24 jersey in 2021.
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Est. 1968Footprint CenterJordan Ott
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2026–2027 Season
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Franchise History
The Phoenix Suns, founded in 1968, have been one of the NBA's most consistently competitive franchises despite never winning a championship. The 1976 Finals against the Celtics produced one of the greatest games ever played — a triple-overtime Game 5. Charles Barkley's MVP season in 1993 led to a Finals appearance against the Bulls. Steve Nash's "Seven Seconds or Less" Suns (2004-2010) under coach Mike D'Antoni revolutionized offensive basketball with a pace-and-space style that became the template for the modern NBA. The 2021 team reached the Finals with Chris Paul, Devin Booker, and Deandre Ayton. The acquisitions of Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal have assembled one of the most talented rosters in franchise history, continuing the pursuit of that elusive first championship.
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Why the Phoenix Suns Retired Walter Davis's Jersey Number 6
Walter "The Greyhound" Davis defined Suns basketball for over a decade. Here's why Phoenix immortalized #6 in the rafters of what is now the Footprint Center.
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1968
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