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The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Suns began playing in the NBA as an expansion team in the 1968–69 NBA season. In their inaugural season, the Suns posted a win–loss record of 16–66. They participated in the playoffs only once in their first seven seasons.

In the 1975–76 season, a rookie Alvan Adams helped the team reach its first NBA Finals, which they lost to the Boston Celtics 4–2. Charles Barkley and Steve Nash won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award while playing for the Suns. Barkley led the Suns to the 1993 NBA Finals, where they lost to the Chicago Bulls. After signing with the Suns in 2004, Nash led the team to three straight division titles, but after reaching the conference finals in 2009–10 the Suns subsequently experienced their worst period of on-court failure, missing the playoffs for ten consecutive seasons until the 2020–21 season (the franchise's previous record playoff drought was five seasons, which happened after the team made the postseason in only their second year of existence during the 1969–70 campaign).

Despite their failures in the 2010s, the Suns franchise has the NBA's eighth-best all-time winning percentage, having won nearly 54% of their contests as of the conclusion of the 2022–23 NBA season. In their first forty-three seasons, the Suns made the playoffs 29 times, posted nineteen seasons with fifty or more wins, appeared nine times in the Western Conference finals, and advanced to the NBA Finals three times in 1976, 1993, and 2021. As a result, based on their all-time winning percentage, the Suns are the 2nd-most successful franchise to never win an NBA championship, behind only the Utah Jazz.

Table key

Win%Winning percentage

Seasons

Note: Statistics are correct as of the end of the .

**NBA champions****Conference champions****Division champions****Playoff berth****Play-in berth**
SeasonLeagueConferenceFinishDivisionFinishWinsLossesWin%GBPlayoffsAwardsHead coach
[1968–69](1968-69-phoenix-suns-season)NBA——Western7th1666.195Johnny Kerr
[1969–70](1969-70-phoenix-suns-season)NBA——Western4th3943.476Lost [Division semifinals](1970-nba-playoffs) ([Lakers](1969-70-los-angeles-lakers-season)) 4–3Johnny Kerr
Jerry Colangelo
[1970–71](1970-71-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern5thMidwest3rd4834.585Cotton Fitzsimmons
[1971–72](1971-72-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern5thMidwest3rd4933.598
[1972–73](1972-73-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern6thPacific3rd3844.463Butch van Breda Kolff
Jerry Colangelo
[1973–74](1973-74-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern8thPacific4th3052.366John MacLeod
[1974–75](1974-75-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern8thPacific4th3250.390
[1975–76](1975-76-phoenix-suns-season)NBA**Western**3rdPacific3rd4240.512**Won** [conference semifinals](1976-nba-playoffs) ([SuperSonics](1975-76-seattle-supersonics-season)) 4–2
**Won** [conference finals](1976-nba-playoffs) ([Warriors](1975-76-golden-state-warriors-season)) 4–3
Lost [NBA Finals](1976-nba-finals) ([Celtics](1975-76-boston-celtics-season)) 4–2Alvan Adams (ROY)
Jerry Colangelo (EOY)
[1976–77](1976-77-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern10thPacific5th3448.415
[1977–78](1977-78-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern3rdPacific2nd4933.598Lost [First round](1978-nba-playoffs) ([Bucks](1977-78-milwaukee-bucks-season)) 2–0Walter Davis (ROY)
[1978–79](1978-79-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern3rdPacific2nd5032.610**Won** [First round](1979-nba-playoffs) ([Trail Blazers](1978-79-portland-trail-blazers-season)) 2–1
**Won** [conference semifinals](1979-nba-playoffs) ([Kings](1978-79-kansas-city-kings-season)) 4–1
Lost [conference finals](1979-nba-playoffs) ([SuperSonics](1978-79-seattle-supersonics-season)) 4–3
[1979–80](1979-80-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern4thPacific3rd5527.671**Won** [First round](1980-nba-playoffs) ([Kings](1979-80-kansas-city-kings-season)) 2–1
Lost [conference semifinals](1980-nba-playoffs) ([Lakers](1979-80-los-angeles-lakers-season)) 4–1
[1980–81](1980-81-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern1st**Pacific****1st**5725.695—Lost [conference semifinals](1981-nba-playoffs) ([Kings](1980-81-kansas-city-kings-season)) 4–3Jerry Colangelo (EOY)
[1981–82](1981-82-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern5thPacific3rd4636.561**Won** [First round](1982-nba-playoffs) ([Nuggets](1981-82-denver-nuggets-season)) 2–1
Lost [conference semifinals](1982-nba-playoffs) ([Lakers](1981-82-los-angeles-lakers-season)) 4–0
[1982–83](1982-83-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern3rdPacific2nd5329.646Lost [First round](1983-nba-playoffs) ([Nuggets](1982-83-denver-nuggets-season)) 2–1
[1983–84](1983-84-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern6thPacific4th4141.500**Won** [First round](1984-nba-playoffs) ([Trail Blazers](1983-84-portland-trail-blazers-season)) 3–2
**Won** [conference semifinals](1984-nba-playoffs) ([Jazz](1983-84-utah-jazz-season)) 4–2
Lost [conference finals](1984-nba-playoffs) ([Lakers](1983-84-los-angeles-lakers-season)) 4–2
[1984–85](1984-85-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern8thPacific3rd3646.439Lost [First round](1985-nba-playoffs) ([Lakers](1984-85-los-angeles-lakers-season)) 3–0
[1985–86](1985-86-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern9thPacific3rd3250.390
[1986–87](1986-87-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern9thPacific5th3646.439John MacLeod
Dick Van Arsdale
[1987–88](1987-88-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern9thPacific4th2854.341John Wetzel
[1988–89](1988-89-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern3rdPacific2nd5527.671**Won** [First round](1989-nba-playoffs) ([Nuggets](1988-89-denver-nuggets-season)) 3–0
**Won** [conference semifinals](1989-nba-playoffs) ([Warriors](1988-89-golden-state-warriors-season)) 4–1
Lost [conference finals](1989-nba-playoffs) ([Lakers](1988-89-los-angeles-lakers-season)) 4–0Eddie Johnson (SIX)
Kevin Johnson (MIP)
Cotton Fitzsimmons (COY)
Jerry Colangelo (EOY)Cotton Fitzsimmons
[1989–90](1989-90-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern5thPacific3rd5428.659**Won** [First round](1990-nba-playoffs) ([Jazz](1989-90-utah-jazz-season)) 3–2
**Won** [conference semifinals](1990-nba-playoffs) ([Lakers](1989-90-los-angeles-lakers-season)) 4–1
Lost [conference finals](1990-nba-playoffs) ([Trail Blazers](1989-90-portland-trail-blazers-season)) 4–2
[1990–91](1990-91-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern4thPacific3rd5527.671Lost [First round](1991-nba-playoffs) ([Jazz](1990-91-utah-jazz-season)) 3–1Kevin Johnson (JWKC)
[1991–92](1991-92-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern4thPacific3rd5329.646**Won** [First round](1992-nba-playoffs) ([Spurs](1991-92-san-antonio-spurs-season)) 3–0
Lost [conference semifinals](1992-nba-playoffs) ([Trail Blazers](1991-92-portland-trail-blazers-season)) 4–1
[1992–93](1992-93-phoenix-suns-season)NBA**Western**1st**Pacific****1st**6220.756—**Won** [First round](1993-nba-playoffs) ([Lakers](1992-93-los-angeles-lakers-season)) 3–2
**Won** [conference semifinals](1993-nba-playoffs) ([Spurs](1992-93-san-antonio-spurs-season)) 4–2
**Won** [conference finals](1993-nba-playoffs) ([SuperSonics](1992-93-seattle-supersonics-season)) 4–3
Lost [NBA Finals](1993-nba-finals) ([Bulls](1992-93-chicago-bulls-season)) 4–2Charles Barkley (MVP)
Jerry Colangelo (EOY)Paul Westphal
[1993–94](1993-94-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern3rdPacific2nd5626.683**Won** [First round](1994-nba-playoffs) ([Warriors](1993-94-golden-state-warriors-season)) 3–0
Lost [conference semifinals](1994-nba-playoffs) ([Rockets](1993-94-houston-rockets-season)) 4–3
[1994–95](1994-95-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern2nd**Pacific****1st**5923.720—**Won** [First round](1995-nba-playoffs) ([Trail Blazers](1994-95-portland-trail-blazers-season)) 3–0
Lost [conference semifinals](1995-nba-playoffs) ([Rockets](1994-95-houston-rockets-season)) 4–3
[1995–96](1995-96-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern7thPacific4th4141.500Lost [First round](1996-nba-playoffs) ([Spurs](1995-96-san-antonio-spurs-season)) 3–1Paul Westphal
Cotton Fitzsimmons
[1996–97](1996-97-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern7thPacific4th4042.488Lost [First round](1997-nba-playoffs) ([SuperSonics](1996-97-seattle-supersonics-season)) 3–2Cotton Fitzsimmons
Danny Ainge
[1997–98](1997-98-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern4thPacific3rd5626.683Lost [First round](1998-nba-playoffs) ([Spurs](1997-98-san-antonio-spurs-season)) 3–1Danny Manning (SIX)Danny Ainge
[1998–99](1998-99-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern7thPacific3rd2723.540Lost [First round](1999-nba-playoffs) ([Trail Blazers](1998-99-portland-trail-blazers-season)) 3–0
[1999–00](1999-2000-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern5thPacific3rd5329.646**Won** [First round](2000-nba-playoffs) ([Spurs](1999-2000-san-antonio-spurs-season)) 3–1
Lost [conference semifinals](2000-nba-playoffs) ([Lakers](1999-2000-los-angeles-lakers-season)) 4–1Rodney Rogers (SIX)Danny Ainge
Scott Skiles
[2000–01](2000-01-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern6thPacific3rd5131.623Lost [First round](2001-nba-playoffs) ([Kings](2000-01-sacramento-kings-season)) 3–1Scott Skiles
[2001–02](2001-02-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern10thPacific6th3646.439Scott Skiles
Frank Johnson
[2002–03](2002-03-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern8thPacific4th4438.537Lost [First round](2003-nba-playoffs) ([Spurs](2002-03-san-antonio-spurs-season)) 4–2Amar'e Stoudemire (ROY)Frank Johnson
[2003–04](2003-04-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern13thPacific6th2953.354Frank Johnson
Mike D'Antoni
[2004–05](2004-05-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern1st**Pacific****1st**6220.756—**Won** [First round](2005-nba-playoffs) ([Grizzlies](2004-05-memphis-grizzlies-season)) 4–0
**Won** [conference semifinals](2005-nba-playoffs) ([Mavericks](2004-05-dallas-mavericks-season)) 4–2
Lost [conference finals](2005-nba-playoffs) ([Spurs](2004-05-san-antonio-spurs-season)) 4–1Steve Nash (MVP)
Mike D'Antoni (COY)
Bryan Colangelo (EOY)Mike D'Antoni
[2005–06](2005-06-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern2nd**Pacific****1st**5428.659—**Won** [First round](2006-nba-playoffs) ([Lakers](2005-06-los-angeles-lakers-season)) 4–3
**Won** [conference semifinals](2006-nba-playoffs) ([Clippers](2005-06-los-angeles-clippers-season)) 4–3
Lost [conference finals](2006-nba-playoffs) ([Mavericks](2005-06-dallas-mavericks-season)) 4–2Steve Nash (MVP)
Boris Diaw (MIP)
[2006–07](2006-07-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern2nd**Pacific****1st**6121.744—**Won** [First round](2007-nba-playoffs) ([Lakers](2006-07-los-angeles-lakers-season)) 4–1
Lost [conference semifinals](2007-nba-playoffs) ([Spurs](2006-07-san-antonio-spurs-season)) 4–2Leandro Barbosa (SIX)
Steve Nash (JWKC)
[2007–08](2007-08-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern6thPacific2nd5527.671Lost [First round](2008-nba-playoffs) ([Spurs](2007-08-san-antonio-spurs-season)) 4–1Grant Hill (SPOR)
[2008–09](2008-09-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern9thPacific2nd4636.561Shaquille O'Neal (ASG MVP)Terry Porter
Alvin Gentry
[2009–10](2009-10-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern3rdPacific2nd5428.659**Won** [First round](2010-nba-playoffs) ([Trail Blazers](2009-10-portland-trail-blazers-season)) 4–2
**Won** [conference semifinals](2010-nba-playoffs) ([Spurs](2009-10-san-antonio-spurs-season)) 4–0
Lost [conference finals](2010-nba-playoffs) ([Lakers](2009-10-los-angeles-lakers-season)) 4–2Grant Hill (SPOR)Alvin Gentry
[2010–11](2010-11-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern10thPacific2nd4042.488
[2011–12](2011-12-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern10thPacific3rd3333.500
[2012–13](2012-13-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern15thPacific5th2557.305Alvin Gentry
Lindsey Hunter
[2013–14](2013-14-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern9thPacific3rd4834.585Goran Dragić (MIP)Jeff Hornacek
[2014–15](2014-15-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern10thPacific3rd3943
[2015–16](2015-16-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern14thPacific4th2359Jeff Hornacek
Earl Watson
[2016–17](2016-17-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern15thPacific5th2458Earl Watson
[2017–18](2017-18-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern15thPacific5th2161Earl Watson
Jay Triano
[2018–19](2018-19-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern15thPacific5th1963Igor Kokoškov
[2019–20](2019-20-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern10thPacific3rd3439Monty Williams
[2020–21](2020-21-phoenix-suns-season)NBA**Western**2nd**Pacific****1st**5121.708—**Won** [First round](2021-nba-playoffs) ([Lakers](2020-21-los-angeles-lakers-season)) 4–2
**Won** [conference semifinals](2021-nba-playoffs) ([Nuggets](2020-21-denver-nuggets-season)) 4–0
**Won** [conference finals](2021-nba-playoffs) ([Clippers](2020-21-los-angeles-clippers-season)) 4–2
Lost [NBA Finals](2021-nba-finals) ([Bucks](2020-21-milwaukee-bucks-season)) 4–2
James Jones (EOY)
[2021–22](2021-22-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern1st**Pacific****1st**6418.780—**Won** [First round](2022-nba-playoffs) ([Pelicans](2021-22-new-orleans-pelicans-season)) 4–2
Lost [conference semifinals](2022-nba-playoffs) ([Mavericks](2021-22-dallas-mavericks-season)) 4–3Monty Williams (COY)
[2022–23](2022-23-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern4thPacific2nd4537**Won** [First round](2023-nba-playoffs) ([Clippers](2022-23-los-angeles-clippers-season)) 4–1
Lost [conference semifinals](2023-nba-playoffs) ([Nuggets](2022-23-denver-nuggets-season)) 4–2
[2023–24](2023-24-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern6thPacific2nd4933Lost [First round](2024-nba-playoffs) ([Timberwolves](2023-24-minnesota-timberwolves-season)) 4–0Frank Vogel
[2024–25](2024-25-phoenix-suns-season)NBAWestern11thPacific5th3646Mike Budenholzer

All-time records

StatisticWinsLossesWin%
Regular season record (1968–present)2,4652,142
Postseason record (1968–present)160164
All-time regular and post-season record (1968–present)2,6252,306

Notes

  • This is determined by adding the absolute difference in wins between the leading team and the team of interest to the absolute difference in losses between the two teams, and dividing by two.
  • Because of a lockout, the season did not start until February 5, 1999, and all 29 teams played a shortened 50-game regular season schedule.
  • Because of a lockout, the season did not start until December 25, 2011, and all 30 teams played a shortened 66-game regular season schedule.
  • Shaquille O'Neal shared the All-Star Game Most Valuable Player award with Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers.

References

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Citations

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