The Phoenix Suns have retired 10 numbers in franchise history.
The organization has racked up over 2,200 wins since joining the NBA in 1968. While the team has yet to win a title, the Suns have been home to some of the best basketball players in league history.
With that said, let's take a look at the numbers that are retired in Suns history. Spoiler alert, all 10 players were really, really good.
No. 5 Dick Van Arsdale
Dick Van Arsdale averaged 17.6 points in 685 games with the Suns. He made the All-Star Game three times and was on the 1974 All-Defensive team.
No. 6 Walter Davis
“Walt” played in 766 games with the Suns. He put up 20.5 points, 4.4 assists and 1.4 steals over 11 seasons.
Walter Davis also made six All-Star teams with Phoenix and was the 1978 Rookie of the Year.
No. 7 Kevin Johnson
One of the most underrated points guards in NBA history, Kevin Johnson averaged 18.7 points, 9.5 assists and 1.5 steals in 683 games with the Suns.
The California native made three All-Star teams during his time in Phoenix and won the 1989 Most Improved Player of the Year Award.
No. 9 Dan Majerle
Dan Majerle played in 595 games with the Suns. The swingman put up 13.5 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.4 steals.
“Thunder Dan” was also a three-time All-Star with Phoenix.
No. 13 Steve Nash
In two stints with the Suns, Steve Nash averaged 14.4 points and 9.4 assists in 744 games while shooting 90.7 percent from the free-throw line.
The Hall of Famer won two MVPs in Phoenix and is one of the best point guards in NBA history.
No. 24 Tom Chambers
Tom Chambers averaged 20.6 points and 6.6 rebounds in 380 games with the Suns. The power forward also made three All-Star teams.
No. 33 Alvan Adams
In 13 seasons with the Suns, Adams put up 14.1 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.3 steals over 988 games.
The Kansas native was the 1976 Rookie of the Year with Phoenix.
No. 34 Charles Barkley
“Chuck” won the MVP award during his first season with the Suns in 1992-93. He finished his Phoenix career with averages of 23.4 points, 11.5 rebounds and 4.4 assists in 280 games with the franchise.
Charles Barkley was a four-time All-Star with Phoenix. He made the Hall of Fame in 2006.
No. 42 Connie Hawkins
The “Hawk” averaged 20.5 points, 9.0 rebounds and 4.3 assists in 311 games with the Suns. Chris Hawkins also made four All-Star teams.
No. 44 Paul Westphal
In six seasons with the Suns, Westphal put up 20.6 points, 5.2 assists and 1.6 steals in 465 games. He played in four All-Star games as well.
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