NBA: All-Time starting 5 of the Phoenix Suns

Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns

Guard – Kevin Johnson

Kevin Johnson
Kevin Johnson

Spending 11 and a half years in Phoenix, Kevin Johnson is a true Suns legend. Acquired from the Cavaliers during his rookie season in 1988, Johnson instantly became the team’s franchise star. He was a three-time All-Star and a five-time member of the All-NBA team. He also won the Most Improved Player of the Year award in 1989.

Johnson was inducted into the Ring of Honor in 2001 for his contributions and achievements as a member of the Suns. He ranks fifth in total games played, third in points, second in assists, fourth in steals, and first in free-throws made.

Honorable Mention: Guard – Paul Westphal

Having two stints with the Suns as a player, Paul Westphal sits seventh in total points scored in the Suns all-time leaderboard, sixth in assists and steals, seventh in field goals made, and sixth in free throws made. Westphal also coached the Suns from 1992 to 1996, leading them to an NBA Finals appearance in 1993.

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