Amar’e Stoudemire had his jersey retired in March 2024 after 8 seasons for the Suns.
The Phoenix Suns have been a powerhouse in the NBA for over 50 years, boasting one of the league’s highest all-time winning percentages. Throughout their history, countless players have contributed to that success—several of whom have earned the ultimate honor of having their jersey retired.
Dick Van Arsdale (No. 5)
While Van Arsdale was drafted by the New York Knicks, he spent his final nine seasons with the Suns. The sharpshooter made three All-Star appearances in his first three years with Phoenix, finishing in the Top 20 in the league in scoring in all of those. Van Arsdale averaged 17.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 0.9 steals in his time with the Suns.
Walter Davis (No. 6)
Davis was the fifth overall pick in the 1977 NBA Draft by the Suns, and he spent his first 11 seasons with that organization. He took down Rookie of the Year in a remarkable rookie season, making his first of six All-Star appearances with Phoenix. Davis was inducted into the Hall-of-Fame in 2024 and is the franchise leader with 15,666 career points.
Kevin Johnson (No. 7)
Johnson was one of the best Suns guards in franchise history. He joined Phoenix in 1988 and earned Most Improved Player in his debut season with the Suns. He made three All-Star appearances over the next five seasons, playing his final 12 years for this organization. During that time, Johnson averaged 17.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, 9.1 assists and 1.5 steals per game. He ranks second in assists, fourth in steals, and first in free throws made throughout franchise history.
Shawn Marion (No. 31)
Marion is known to have one of the most unique jump shots in NBA history – and he was a force on the court. He was drafted ninth overall in the 1999 NBA Draft by the Suns, spending his first nine years with Phoenix. The multidimensional forward made four All-Star appearances during that span, finishing top 10 in Defensive Player of the Year voting in three of those. He’s the franchise leader with 4,927 defensive rebounds, averaging 18.4 points, 10 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.9 steals and 1.4 blocks throughout his Suns career.
Amar’e Stoudemire (No. 32)
Stoudemire was one of the few players drafted straight out of high school, being drafted ninth overall by the Suns in the 2002 NBA Draft. He was the steal of that draft, winning Rookie of the Year in his debut campaign. He made five All-Star appearances in his eight seasons with the Suns, finishing top 10 in MVP voting in four of those. In his eight years with this franchise, Stoudemire averaged 21.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.4 blocks per game.
Alvan Adams (No. 33)
Adams doesn’t have as many accolades as many of these guys, but he sits atop numerous franchise records. The big man spent his full 13-year career with the Suns, playing at least 68 games every season. He took down Rookie of the Year in his debut season in 1975 and made his sole All-Star appearance that year as well. Adams is the franchise leader in games played, total minutes, offensive rebounds, total rebounds, steals, and personal fouls.
Connie Hawkins (No. 42)
A playground legend, Hawkins was drafted to the ABA in 1967, winning MVP in his rookie season. He was signed by the Phoenix Suns in 1969 and spent the next five years with that franchise. Hawkins made an All-Star appearance in his first four seasons with the Suns, averaging 20.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.0 steals during that span.
Paul Westphal (No. 44)
While Westphal was drafted by the Boston Celtics in 1972, he didn’t make an impact in the NBA until he joined the Suns in 1975. The guard made four All-Star appearances in his six seasons with the Suns, leading the team in scoring in all of those. He won a ring with the Boston Celtics in 1974 and was inducted into the Hall-of-Fame in 2019.
Honored Numbers That Aren’t Retired
Dan Majerle (No. 9)
Steve Nash (No. 13)
Tom Chamberlain (No. 24)
Charles Barkley (No. 34)
Additional retired numbers
(AM) Al McCoy
(JC) Jerry Colangelo
(JL) John MacLeod
(JP) Joe Proski
(832) Cotton Fitzsimmons
