$Top 5 Small Forwards In Phoenix Suns\' History$

Top 5 Small Forwards In Phoenix Suns' History

By Shane Phillips

Top 5 Small Forwards In Phoenix Suns' History

Dancers Suns — The Phoenix Suns have seen a fair share of special talent suit up in the purple and orange, but the pinnacle of the NBA has eluded them for more than 40 years. Even with names like Steve Nash, Charles Barkley and Jason Kidd, the Suns have never been crowned champion. Despite the lack of titles, here are the top five small forwards to help bring success to the Phoenix Franchise.

5. Connie Hawkins

Connie Hawkins NBA Hall of Fame

5. Connie Hawkins

Connie Hawkins NBA Hall of Fame — Considered a legend in park hoops and for the Harlem Globetrotters, Connie Hawkins graced the Suns with his high-flying ability for five seasons. Caught up in a gambling scandal and kicked out of college, Hawkins did not make his NBA debut until 1969. Still, he was able to make four consecutive All-Star games and was elected into the Hall of Fame in 1992. His No. 42 now rests high above the Suns’ home court.

4. Grant Hill

Grant Hill Alvin Gentry Suns

4. Grant Hill

Grant Hill Alvin Gentry Suns — The poster child of sportsmanship for professional basketball, Grant Hill was thought to have a career to rival Michael Jordan’s. Although ankle injuries plagued the small forward, but it still did not stop him from putting forth a Hall of Fame worthy career. Hill won two Sportsmanship Awards while with Phoenix and helped them to the 2010 Western Conference Finals.

3. Shawn Marion

Shawn Marion Suns

3. Shawn Marion

Shawn Marion Suns — Better known as “The Matrix” for his impressive athleticism, Shawn Marion wasn’t exactly a basketball player, but instead an incredibly gifted athlete. The combination of Steve Nash and Marion was one of the greatest fast-paced, high flying spectacles the game has seen. Helping the Suns to six playoff appearances and consecutive Conference Finals, he is the franchise leader in defensive rebounds and third in field goals made.

2. Dan Majerle

Dan Majerle Suns

2. Dan Majerle

Dan Majerle Suns — Three-time NBA All-Star Dan Majerle is one of the greats in Suns franchise history. In eight seasons, he was part of seven playoff appearances, including the team’s second Finals appearance in 1993 alongside Charles Barkley. He averaged 13 PTS and 4.7 REB overall as a Sun, and the No. 9 is retired in his honor.

1. Walter Davis

Walter Davis Suns

1. Walter Davis

Walter Davis Suns — Walter Davis spent 11 seasons in the purple and orange, guiding Phoenix to eight playoff appearances. He was part of two Conference Finals and was named Rookie of the Year in 1978. He is the franchise leader in field goals made and points scored. He was a six-time All-Star and averaged 20.5 points overall. Along with Majerle and Hawkins, Davis’ No. 6 hangs up above in the rafters.

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