Basketball Hall of Famers
While no player has yet won induction based solely or primarily upon his tenure with the Suns, three enshrinees spent significant parts of their careers with Phoenix:
- Charles Barkley (1992–1996)
- Connie Hawkins (1969–1973)
- Dennis Johnson (1980–1983)
One player, enshrined primarily based upon his service with another team, briefly wore the Suns uniform during the middle of his career:
- Gail Goodrich (1968–1970)
One player, enshrined primarily based upon his service with another team, briefly wore the Suns uniform nearing the end of his career:
- Gus Johnson (1972)
One player, enshrined primarily based upon his coaching services with different teams, briefly wore the Suns uniform during the end of his playing career:
- Pat Riley (1975–1976)
One individual, enshrined primarily based upon her services on advancing professional women's basketball, held her services to the team as a Vice President and announcer for the team:
- Ann Meyers-Drysdale (2005–Present)
One individual was enshrined based upon his service as a Suns coach, executive and owner:
- Jerry Colangelo (1968–2004)
In addition, four possible individuals will have a chance to bring representation to the Suns for the 2013 Hall of Fame:
- Kevin Johnson (Player: 1988–1998, 2000)
- Cotton Fitzsimmons (Coach: 1970–1972, 1988–1992, 1996)
- Paul Westphal (Player: 1975–1980, 1983–1984; Coach: 1992–1996)
- Paul Silas (Player: 1969–1972)
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