2008 Phoenix Suns

Though the Phoenix Suns 2nd place finish in the Pacific Division in the 2007-08 season was nothing to be ashamed of, their exit in the Conference Semi-Finals was frustrating for fans. The 2008-09 season promises to be different though, with new Head Coach Terry Porter focusing more on defense, and super-star Shaquille O'Neal on the roster. With O’Neal taking over some of the defensive burden, Amare Stoudemire will have more opportunities to score, as evidenced by his 3.3 points per game scoring increase when O’Neal joined the team late last season. Add in Matt Barnes from the Golden State Warriors and first round pick Robin Lopez, and the 2008-09 season just may bring the NBA Championship that Phoenix has been longing for. All the team needs now is plenty of fan support, so get your tickets to the US Airways Center and cheer the Phoenix Suns on to a winning season!

After the 2001-2002 season, the Phoenix Suns made some major changes by trading players and changing their coaching staff. For the 2003-04 season Mike D'Antoni, came on board 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 depend on Amare Stoudamire, Shaquille O'Neal, Grant Hill and NBA MVP Steve Nash 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.