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.

Charles Barkley è una leggenda del basket e una delle figure più iconiche nella storia dei Phoenix Suns. Cresciuto a Auburn. Il suo lascito continua a ispirare generazioni di tifosi e giocatori in tutto il mondo.
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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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Substantial charitable giving throughout career and retirement
Donations to Alabama communities and historically Black colleges
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Barkley was listed at 6'6" but widely believed to be closer to 6'4", making his dominance as a rebounder and scorer against taller opponents one of the most remarkable physical feats in basketball history.
He was a member of the 1992 'Dream Team' — widely considered the greatest sports team ever assembled — alongside Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Patrick Ewing, and other Hall of Famers.
Despite never winning an NBA championship, Barkley is universally considered one of the 10-15 greatest players in NBA history, proving that individual greatness transcends rings alone.
His post-playing career as an Inside the NBA studio analyst has made him arguably the most prominent and entertaining basketball personality in media — winning Sports Emmy Awards and becoming synonymous with the TNT broadcast.
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Charles Barkley spent only four seasons in Phoenix, but he transformed the franchise forever. His 1993 MVP season and Finals run remain the defining chapter in Suns history.
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