Why the Suns Retired Kevin Johnson's #7: Sacramento's Son and Phoenix's Heartbeat
Kevin Johnson spent 12 seasons as the Suns' franchise point guard, earning three All-Star selections and leading Phoenix to the 1993 Finals alongside Charles Barkley.

Larry Johnson est une légende du basketball et l'une des figures les plus emblématiques de l'histoire des Charlotte Hornets. Formé à UNLV. Son héritage continue d'inspirer des générations de fans et de joueurs à travers le monde.
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Kevin Johnson spent 12 seasons as the Suns' franchise point guard, earning three All-Star selections and leading Phoenix to the 1993 Finals alongside Charles Barkley.
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Johnson was selected #1 overall in 1991 — the first player ever picked atop an NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets
His 'Grandmama' Converse commercials became one of sports marketing's most beloved campaigns of the 1990s
He hit a famous four-point play for the Knicks against Indiana in the 1999 playoffs — one of the most clutch shots in New York basketball history
Distinctions de Carrière
Avery Johnson went undrafted but led the Spurs in scoring during the 1999 NBA Finals, proving that hustle, speed, and leadership are their own kind of basketball greatness.
Magic Johnson didn't just win five championships — he transformed basketball into entertainment, built the Showtime dynasty, and saved the NBA from a ratings crisis. His #32 is the most culturally significant number in Lakers history.
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