Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns play in the Pacific Division of the NBA's Western Conference. The Suns were established along with the Milwaukee Bucks in 1968. The team occupies the US Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

On February 15, 2009, the Suns fired head coach Terry Porter after the team began the 2008-2009 season with a 28-23 record. Assistant coach Alvin Gentry will take over for the time being.ESPN.com: Suns Fire Porter, Coach Confirms

The NBA allowed two cities to attain a franchise in 1968, Milwaukee and Phoenix. In eight years the team made the NBA Finals and played the Boston Celtics who defeated the eight-year old ball-club 4-2, in a-best-of-seven series. It was not until the Suns acquired Charles Barkley in 1992 did they make it back to the NBA Finals. Although hard-fought, the Barkley lead Suns were defeated by the Chicago Bulls in the seven-game series 4-2, which was the Bulls third consecutive championship. Although the team has not made it back to the Finals since, they do remain one of the leagues most successful franchises.