Suns to Host Open Practice October 5
Two days after playing their annual intrasquad scrimmage in Tucson, the Suns will host an Open Practice back home in Phoenix on Sunday, Oct. 5 at US Airways Center. The event will begin at 7 pm. and is open to the public free-of-charge. Doors open at 6 pm.
The Open Practice will feature entertainment by The Gorilla, Suns Dancers and Verve Sol Patrol and will be highlighted by a team scrimmage. Fans attending the event are encouraged to donate a minimum of $5 at the doors to benefit the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. Those who donate will be entered into a raffle to win Suns merchandise.
The event will feature returning Suns stars Steve Nash, Amare Stoudemire, Shaquille O’Neal and Grant Hill, in addition to rookies Robin Lopez and Goran Dragic, and free-agent signees Matt Barnes and Louis Amundson. Fans in attendance will also have the chance to see the new coaching staff in action, including Head Coach Terry Porter and assistant coaches Dan Majerle, Alvin Gentry, Bill Cartwright and Igor Kokoskov.
In addition, the Suns have released a limited number of seat locations that are available in full and partial ticket plans, as well a limited number of group ticket locations. Fans will be able to view and secure plans or groups seats beginning at 5 pm. Those interested in viewing available locations should enter US Airways Center through the north side entrance (Jefferson St.), located next to The Team Shop. The Verizon Wireless Jungle will also be open for free play through the duration of the Open Practice.
