Devin Booker Signs Historic Contract Extension with Suns

The **Phoenix Suns** are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona, competing in the NBA’s Western Conference. Founded in 1968 as an expansion franchise alongside the Milwaukee Bucks, they were the first major professional sports team in Arizona, laying the foundation for the state's sports culture[1][2]. The team plays its home games at the Talking Stick Resort Arena and is known for its vibrant color scheme featuring purple, orange, black, gray, and yellow[4]. Throughout their history, the Suns have been recognized for competitive consistency and notable achievements. They have made **21 playoff appearances** and won **six division titles**. Their most prominent successes include reaching the NBA Finals three times—in 1976, 1993, and 2021. The 1976 "Sunderella" Suns famously upset higher-ranked opponents to reach the Finals, where they lost to the Boston Celtics in a dramatic six-game series, highlighted by a triple-overtime game[1]. In 1993, led by MVP Charles Barkley, they again reached the Finals but were defeated by Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls[1][2]. Despite these deep playoff runs, the franchise has yet to secure an NBA championship[4]. Key figures in the Suns’ history include Hall of Famer Connie Hawkins, franchise staples like Alvan Adams and Paul Westphal, and transformative leaders such as Kevin Johnson and Tom Chambers. The Colangelo family, especially Jerry Colangelo who became the youngest NBA general manager in 1968 and later owner, was instrumental in building the Suns into a perennial contender, steering the team through multiple playoff runs and fostering a strong organizational culture[2][5]. After a strong period from the mid-1970s through 2010 with multiple playoff appearances and division titles, the Suns faced challenges and a rebuilding phase in the 2010s, marked by fewer winning seasons and playoff absences[4]. However, they remain a franchise with a rich legacy and