Phoenix Suns History Index

THE SEASONS


2012-13: 25-57
2011-12: 33-33*
2010-11: 40-42
2009-10: 54-28
2008-09: 46-36
2007-08: 55-27
2006-07: 61-21
2005-06: 54-28
2004-05: 62-20
2003-04: 29-53
2002-03: 44-38
2001-02: 36-46
2000-01: 51-31
1999-00: 53-29
1998-99: 27-23
1997-98: 56-26
1996-97: 40-42
1995-96: 41-41
1994-95: 59-23
1993-94: 56-26
1992-93: 62-20
1991-92: 53-29
1990-91: 55-27
1989-90: 54-28
1988-89: 55-27
1987-88: 28-54
1986-87: 36-46
1985-86: 32-50
1984-85: 36-46
1983-84: 41-41
1982-83: 53-29
1981-82: 46-36
1980-81: 57-25
1979-80: 55-27
1978-79: 50-32
1977-78: 49-33
1976-77: 34-48
1975-76: 42-40
1974-75: 32-50
1973-74: 30-52
1972-73: 38-44
1971-72: 49-33
1970-71: 48-34
1969-70: 39-43
1968-69: 16-66


The 2010 Western Conference Finals was not the first time the Suns and Lakers met in the postseason.

Suns vs. Lakers
In 2010, the Suns and Lakers renewed one of the NBA's best rivalries. One which began in the 1970s and has never appeared to have lost its luster.

  • History of the Rivalry: Video -- Through the Years
  • 2007: Index -- Suns Defeat Lakers in Five
  • 2006: Index -- Suns Make 3-1 Comeback
  • 1993: Video -- Westphal's Guarantee
  • 1990: Video -- Suns Upset Lakers

    Colangelo Enters Ring of Honor In one form or another, Jerry Colangelo has always cast a watchful eye over the Phoenix Suns ever since the team's inception 40 years ago. Now former owner's banner is doing exactly that from the upper fascia of US Airways Center, thanks to his Ring of Honor induction in 2007.

    More Jerry:

  • Photos: Jerry Colangelo through the years
  • Nov. 12, 2008: Suns honor Colangelo's USA Basketball contributions
  • Nov. 4, 2007: Colangelo enters Ring of Honor
  • Photos: Colangelo enters Ring of Honor
  • Nov. 4, 2007: Peers pay tribute to Colangelo
  • April 27, 2005: USA Basketball names Colangelo USA Men's Sr. Team Managing Director
  • Sept. 10, 2004: Colangelo's 40-year journey reaches Hall of Fame
  • Photos: Colangelo Hall of Fame induction
  • April 6, 2004: Emotional Colangelo honored by Hall induction

    THE PLAYERS

    Suns Have Rich Draft History It's the moment all NBA hopefuls dream about -- having your name called by the NBA Commissioner and putting on the hat of your future NBA team. For Suns players like Steve Nash, the day seems like it was only yesterday. Take a look back at the draft history of the Suns.

  • Through the Years: Suns draft history
  • 1996: Suns choose Steve Nash at No. 15 | Nash draft photos
  • 2002: Scouting Stoudemire | Q&A with Amare | STAT draft photos | More
  • 2003: Draft day deal lands Leandro Barbosa | LB draft photos
  • 2007: 2007 Suns Draft Index | Video: Suns introduce Alando Tucker and DJ Strawberry
  • 2008: 2008 Suns Draft Index | Video: Suns introduce Robin Lopez

    Suns Unveil 40th Anniversary Team During the Suns-Sonics game on January 3, the Suns unveiled their
    40th Anniversary Team voted on by the fans themselves. Among the ten players honored were Dick Van Arsdale, Charles Barkley and two-time All-Star Steve Nash.

    More 40th Anniversary

  • Video: 1985 Reunion Game
  • 40th Anniversary Essay Winner
  • Audio: EJ on KTAR | McCoy on KTAR
  • Photos: 40th Anniversary Team | Game Night Entertainment


    Sir Charles Elected to Hall of Fame
    Phoenix favorite Charles Barkley was inducted into the James Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass. on September 9, 2006. Sir Charles joined Jerry Colangelo, Connie Hawkins and Gail Goodrich, as the only Suns represented in the Hall.
  • March 2004: Barkley enters Ring of Honor
  • Gallery: Sir Charles photos

    More on the Players

  • Legends: Suns Ring of Honor
  • Tributes: Thunder in the Ring | Thanks, KJ!
  • Roster: Every player in Suns history
  • Pick by Pick: All-time Suns draft history
  • We Love the '80s: Fans choose team of the '80s
  • Results: Suns of the Century
  • Transactions: Suns trade for Dennis Johnson
  • Signings: Ainge Signing
  • He's On Fire: An Amazing Performance
  • Taste Of Italy: Remembering "Rusca"
  • Rookie of the Year: Stoudemire Press Conference

    THE NUMBERS


    Suns in the Record Books
    Take a look back at the biggest and best performances by current and former players throughout Suns' history.
  • Regular season records
  • Individual playoff records
  • All-time leaders
  • All-NBA selections

    THE MEMORIES

    NBA All-Star History In 2010, both Steve Nash and Amar'e Stoudemire were selected to represent the Suns at the 2010 All-Star Game in Dallas. It was the first time two Suns players had gotten the starting nod in the midseason affair since Charles Barkley and Dan Majerle, but not by any means the only time two or more players from Phoenix were chosen to participate in the game overall.

  • 2009: Photos | Suns center earns MVP honors | Quotes of the Weekend
    Videos - - Construction | In the Community | Behind-the-Scenes |
  • 2008: Photos | Recap | Red Carpet Video | Rebuilding Effort Video
  • 1995: Photos
  • 1975: Phoenix Hosts All-Star Game


    John MacLeod
    Coach MacLeod Shares Memories
    Suns coaching legend John MacLeod joined hosts Steven Koek and Adam Beechen on the lastest podcast edition of Orange You Glad You Listened? on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008. The former head coach shared memories of his 13 years in the Valley.

    More Historical Podcast Audio

  • Alvan Adams
  • Neal Walk
  • Al McCoy
  • Tim Kempton
  • Orange You Glad You Listened? Archive

    More Memories

  • Suns Overseas (2006)
  • Remembering 1993
  • The greatest game
  • The Sunderella Suns
  • The good old days
  • Name the team contest
  • Playing in style
  • Colangelo: How time flies
  • The Gorilla