Debating Who Greatest Phoenix Sun of All-Time is Heading Into 2026-27 Season

The Phoenix Suns are one of the most storied franchises in the history of the NBA - even without a title nearly 60 years into existence. 

Phoenix has ushered numerous iconic players through the years that have fueled phenomenal teams - but who is the greatest player to wear a Suns uniform?

Below are the top three candidates for the title - and the arguments for each.

Steve Nash

Nash's status as a Phoenix legend is forever active. 

The two-time NBA MVP provided the spark that lit some of the most exhilarating moments in the history of the franchise. 

Nash is top 10 in franchise history in areas such as point scored, games played, and true shooting percentage, while also being the franchise's leader in assists (6997) (Basketball Reference).

The 52-year old never took the Suns to the NBA Finals, but his impact transcends the final results, and revived the city's passion for the sport in the process.

Charles Barkley

Barkley is the first transcendent superstar to play in Phoenix. 

The Auburn product put together a special first season with the Suns that should automatically place him in the upper echelon in the history of the franchise. This campaign included 25.6 PPG and 12.2 RPG, an MVP title, and pushing Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls in the NBA Finals.

While his final three seasons in Phoenix didn't reach these heights, he was still an All-NBA, and All-Star selection each year, while also receiving MVP votes. It's difficult to ignore that Barkley is the closest the Suns organization has ever been to rostering a "best in the league" player.

Devin Booker

Booker is the player that is perhaps becoming the most iconic Sun with time.

The five-time All-Star is now the franchise's all-time leading scorer. He has also been the superstar that has spent the most time playing through precarious situations. The 29-year old bringing the organization out of a dark period of time and nearly leading them to a first-ever title must earn recognition as well. 

This leads directly into the gravitas that Booker possesses - the same gravitas that generated interest from Kevin Durant into joining the organization. Booker also has more time to continue etching his name into franchise history, gifting him a built-in advantage. 

Regardless of what the choice for "greatest Sun" is, all three options are more than worthy of taking the title with all things considered.