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20th Anniversary of Barkley Trade


It was one of the biggest days in Suns history. On June 17, 1992, the Suns completed the trade with Philadelphia to acquire All-Star forward Charles Barkley. Twenty years later, we take a look back at the Barkley Era, arguably the most entertaining in franchise history.

The Charles Barkley years 1992 Olympics: Barkley, Dream Team win gold in Barcelona 1993 Playoffs: Barkley, Suns complete comeback vs. Lakers 1993 Semifinals: Barkley shoots down the Spurs 1993 West Finals: Suns go the distance with Sonics June 1993: Barkley named NBA's Most Valuable Player 93 photos from the '93 Finals Feb. 1994: Barkley from the bench Feb. 1995: Chuck roasted during All-Star Weekend June 2003: Remembering the 1993 NBA Finals March 12, 2004: The legacy of the Chuckster March 18, 2004: Barkley's impact still felt in Valley March 20, 2004: Ball boys got royal treatment March 20, 2004: Barkley enters the Suns' Ring of Honor Barkley Memories: Tim Kempton Barkley Memories: Joe Kleine Barkley Memories: Danny Manning Barkley Memories: Oliver Miller Barkley Memories: Elliot Perry Barkley Memories: Wayman Tisdale April 3, 2006: Barkley inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame Behind the scenes of Barkley's Hall-of-Fame weekend
Welcome to Phoenix The newest member of the Suns is greeted by reporters at Sky Harbor Airport.
Barkley Memories Al McCoy, Jerry Colangelo and Mark West recall the Suns' trade for Barkley.
This is Your Life A look back at the basketball life and times of Charles Barkley.
Reading With Chuck Suns open the Charles Barkley Reading and Learning Center.
A Record Night A look back at Barkley's 56-point night vs. Chris Webber and the Warriors.
Inside Stuff The NBA's weekly program profiles the Suns' superstar.