2007 Phoenix Suns

Even as we say “Congratulations” to the Los Angeles Lakers, winners of the Western Conference Finals, we want to say a big “Thank you” to the Phoenix Suns, who finished 2nd in the brutal Pacific Division!

The Phoenix Suns finished at the top of the Pacific Division in the 2006-07 season, but were knocked out of the playoffs in the second round by the San Antonio Spurs, who went on to win the championship. Some are questioning the wisdom of moves in the off-season, as the Suns made the surprising choice to trade Kurt Thomas to the Seattle SuperSonics and the addition of Grant Hill may not be able to make up for it. On the plus side, Thomas’ $8.1 million salary left too, which gives the Suns more latitude in the future. Get your tickets to US Airways Center and see if the Phoenix Suns can fulfill their promise in the 2007-2008 season.

After the 2001-2002 season, the Phoenix Suns made some major changes by trading players and changing their coaching staff. Their current coach, Mike D'Antoni, came on board for the 2003-04 season and turned the Suns back into contenders.

Although the Suns had been playing consistently well with a stock of past standout players (including Kevin Johnson and the clown prince, Charles Barkley), they are still looking for their first championship. In 1975, they advanced to the NBA finals and since then have been the bridesmaid for many other outings to the outrounds. The team will continue to depend on Amare Stoudamire, NBA MVP Steve Nash, Joe Johnson and Shawn Marion in the team's hunt for an NBA championship title -- in home games at US Airways Center and on the road.

Home court for the Phoenix Suns is the US Airways Center, formerly known as America West Arena.