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.

Marques Johnson è una leggenda del basket e una delle figure più iconiche nella storia dei Milwaukee Bucks. Cresciuto a UCLA. 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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Los Angeles youth basketball programs
UCLA alumni charitable initiatives
Lo Sapevi?
His UCLA national championship in 1975 came during the dynasty's twilight — one of the last great Bruins teams of the John Wooden era.
Became one of the premier NBA television analysts after his playing career, combining deep basketball knowledge with natural broadcasting ability.
His positionless play style — guard skills in a forward's body — was ahead of its time and would fit seamlessly in today's NBA.
A graduate of Crenshaw High School in Los Angeles, where he was a city legend before becoming a national one.
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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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