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