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.

Vinnie Johnson est une légende du basketball et l'une des figures les plus emblématiques de l'histoire des Detroit Pistons. Formé à Baylor. 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 earned the nickname 'The Microwave' from former teammate Scott Hastings, who said Vinnie 'heated up so quickly' — a nickname that perfectly captured his instant-offense ability.
His game-winning jump shot with 0.7 seconds remaining in Game 5 of the 1990 NBA Finals is one of the most iconic shots in championship history — ending the series and giving Detroit back-to-back titles.
Johnson is one of only a handful of players in NBA history to score a championship-winning basket in the final seconds of a Finals game.
After retirement, Johnson founded Piston Group — a Michigan-based automotive supplier that grew into one of the largest minority-owned businesses in the United States.
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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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