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PHOENIX – After le­ading the Phoenix Suns to a perfect 4-0 record over the past week, guard Devin Booker has been named the Western Conference Player of the Week for Nov. 20-26, the NBA announced today.

This marks Booker’s eighth career NBA Western Conference Player of the Week honor and his first of the season.&nbsp; With his eight career Player of the Week nods, he now holds sole possession for the most in franchise history, having previously been tied with Steve Nash for the top spot at seven.

Booker averaged 30.3 points in the four games on 48.1% shooting from the field, 42.9% from three-point range and 90.2% from the free throw line, plus 7.8 assists, 5.3 rebounds and 1.5 steals. He scored 25-plus points in each of the four games with two double-doubles, including 28 points and 11 assists at New York on Sunday, a performance highlighted by a game-winning three-pointer in the final seconds. Booker also scored a season-high 40 points on 15-of-21 shooting in an In-Season Tournament Group Play game at Memphis on Friday.

Through nine games this season, Booker is averaging career bests of 29.4 points, 8.9 assists and 5.4 rebounds while shooting career highs of 49.7% from the field and 43.5% from three-point range.

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PHOENIX SUNS DEVIN BOOKER NAMED WESTERN CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

We believe that every team member contributes to making an amazing experience for the team, fans and our community. Recognizing the off-the-court team, the next team member spotlight is Assistant Controller Jed Richmond. In his role, Jed is responsible for supporting department financials and budgeting, working on end-of-year financial audits and league reporting and more.

Jed has played a vital role with the Finance team for more than 17 years with the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury. Before joining the organization, Jed served with the United States Marine Corps and credits his service for developing his strong sense of teamwork and reliance on others to help accomplish team goals.

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TEAM MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: JED RICHMOND

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As part of the season-long El Valle program, the Suns have launched a five-piece El Valle merchandise collection designed by local Chicano artists. The t-shirt collection, presented by Hornitos Tequila, will be available online and at the Team Shop throughout the season. Chicana artist La Jefa designed the debut apparel item, available now while supplies last.

"I'm honored and very humbled to be chosen by the Phoenix Suns for this project and to really just show our community, Phoenicians and basketball fans that Chicanos represent a good part of Phoenix culture and Suns culture as well," said La Jefa.

The limited-edition shirt depicts a calavera basketball player wearing the Suns' El Valle City Edition uniform, surrounded by cacti and Camelback Mountain.

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El Valle Local Artist Merchandise Collection: La Jefa

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We are heartbroken by the passing of Suns legend Walter Davis, the franchise’s all-time leading scorer and a member of our Ring of Honor.

"Sweet D" was one of the game’s best, a prolific scorer whose smooth playing style and "velvet touch" endeared him to generations of our fans. He will forever be a member of our Phoenix Suns family and community.

Our thoughts remain with his family and friends during this difficult time.

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PHOENIX SUNS STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF WALTER DAVIS

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns today unveiled the 2023-24 Nike NBA City Edition uniform that celebrates the city’s Mexican American culture with an El Valle wordmark and design details inspired by the stylistic elements of classic lowriders.

Lowriders were first crafted by Chicanos in the southwest of the U.S. and bajito y suavecito (low and slow) became a bold statement of cultural pride and identity. As part of the season-long El Valle program, the Suns worked with local legend Efrain “Bugs” Gonzales to create a custom 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air to match the detailed design elements of the uniform. The car will be on display at select games and events throughout the season.

“The El Valle City Edition uniform is a celebration of our Mexican American fanbase,” said Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury Chief Executive Officer Josh Bartelstein. “The uniform captures the tapestry of the culture and weaves together the rich traditions of Phoenix’s Mexican American community.”

The Suns designed the uniform in collaboration with Miguel Angel Godoy, a local artist and fine arts professor at Arizona State University. The El Valle wordmark across the chest was inspired by classic Chicano cursive script and the vibrant colors of Chicano culture influenced the uniform’s accent colors. The side panels of the uniform feature decorative pinstriping designed to embody the hand-painted pinstripes of a lowrider.

The Suns will wear the uniform 13 times throughout the 2023-24 season starting with the home game on Nov. 10 versus the Los Angeles Lakers, the team’s first game of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament. The halftime of each El Valle home game will feature La Música del Valle concert series, fueled by the Desert Ford Dealers, with MC Magic performing at the first game. A matching City Edition court will also debut this season. &nbsp;

Fans can purchase the 2023-24 City Edition uniform starting today at the Team Shop at Footprint Center or online at shop.suns.com. The Suns also launched the first t-shirt of a five-piece El Valle merchandise collection designed by local Chicano artists. The t-shirt collection, presented by Hornitos Tequila, will be available online and at the Team Shop throughout the season.

In collaboration with local Chicano artist SPAWK, the Suns will also launch an El Valle merchandise collection with Wild Collective available online and in the Team Shop beginning Nov. 10.

PayPal, the team’s official jersey partner since 2018, will donate a portion of the proceeds of every City Edition jersey purchased using PayPal at shop.suns.com to Phoenix Suns Charities to support community programs throughout the Valley.

In addition, the Suns and PayPal will showcase local Latino-owned food and beverage small businesses through the “Support Our City” program at El Valle games all season long. Latino-owned small businesses can apply for the chance to win $5,000 now through Nov. 30 here or by visiting Suns.com.

For more information and a full schedule of El Valle game nights, visit suns.com/elvalle.

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PHOENIX SUNS UNVEIL 2023-24 NIKE NBA CITY EDITION UNIFORM

We believe that every team member contributes to making an amazing experience for the team, fans and our community. Recognizing the off-the-court team, the next team member spotlight is the Manager of Live Presentation, Ashley Stovall. In her role, she is responsible for coordinating and executing the logistics around numerous in-game elements from fan contests, entertainment performances, mascot antics and more.

As a key piece of the Live Presentation team for more than seven years with the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury, Ashley is integral in creating and managing the atmosphere night in and night out throughout the NBA and WNBA seasons.

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TEAM MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: ASHLEY STOVALL

PHOENIX – The next era of Suns basketball is here and the countdown to the Coca-Cola & Fry’s Food Stores Tip-Off on Oct. 28 has begun. Starting next week, the Suns, Swire Coca-Cola and Fry’s Food Stores will once again team up to offer fans a chance to win two tickets to attend the home opener against the Utah Jazz, tip off is at 7 p.m.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Fans who spend $150 or more, including a minimum of one Coca-Cola product, between Oct. 23and Oct. 26, 2023, will be eligible to win. To enter, fans will need to upload their qualifying receipt to Suns.com/promos. Receipts must be entered no later than 11:59 p.m. MST on Oct. 26. Winners will be notified via email.

From the Fry’s Eatery, Grab & Go concessions and its exclusive rewards program, Fry’s Food Stores offers Suns fans the latest offerings and savings at every game. Fans and shoppers enrolled in the free program can purchase participating products identified with special tags and earn exclusive Suns Rewards. For every dollar spent on participating products, fans will earn one Suns Reward point. Points can be accumulated throughout the season to cash in on new merchandise, autographed memorabilia, experiences and more.

For more information on the Coca-Cola & Fry’s Food Stores Tip-Off ticket promotion, visit Suns.com/promos.

Single-game tickets for the Suns 2023-24 season are on sale now and can be purchased online at Suns.com/Tix. &nbsp;

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PHOENIX SUNS, SWIRE COCA-COLA & FRY’S FOOD STORES TEAM UP TO OFFER CHANCE TO WIN FREE TICKETS TO OCT. 28 HOME OPENER

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns today announced that Suns legend Amar’e Stoudemire will be inducted into the Suns Ring of Honor on Saturday, March 2 when the Suns host the Houston Rockets. Immediately after the game, a commemorative ceremony to honor Stoudemire will take place at center court surrounded by Suns legends, former teammates and family to celebrate as Stoudemire receives the organization’s highest honor. &nbsp;

Stoudemire played 516 regular season games over eight seasons with the Suns from 2002-2010, averaging 21.4 points on 54.4% shooting, 8.9 rebounds and 1.4 blocks. He ranks seventh in franchise history in points (11,035), fifth in scoring average (21.4), third in rebounds (4,613) and fifth in blocks (722). Nicknamed “S.T.A.T.,” Stoudemire was named All-NBA four times, including to the First Team in 2006-07, was a five-time All-Star selection and the 2002-03 NBA Rookie of the Year during his time with the Suns.

Stoudemire, No. 32, will have his uniform number officially retired on March 2 as a part of his induction to the reimagined Ring of Honor which will be unveiled during the Suns home opener on Oct. 28. Stoudemire will join Alvan Adams (33), Charles Barkley (34), Tom Chambers (24), Walter Davis (6), Connie Hawkins (42), Kevin Johnson (7), Dan Majerle (9), Steve Nash (13), Dick Van Arsdale (5), Paul Westphal (44) and Marion (31, who will be inducted on Dec. 15) as the Suns’ retired numbers.

Stoudemire will become the 17th Suns player inducted to the Ring of Honor, joining the eleven previously mentioned players as well as Jerry Colangelo, Cotton Fitzsimmons, John MacLeod, Al McCoy and Joe Proski.&nbsp;

Single-game tickets for all 2023-24 home games are on sale now and can be purchased at Suns.com/Tix.