Expansion to the 1976 Finals
Phoenix grew from expansion team into an improbable finalist, pushing Boston through one of the greatest Finals games ever.
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Phoenix has produced some of the league's most memorable teams without securing the final win: the 1976 underdogs, Barkley's finalists, Nash's pace revolution and Booker's new contender.
Historical reference: Phoenix Suns official team history ↗Phoenix grew from expansion team into an improbable finalist, pushing Boston through one of the greatest Finals games ever.
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The Suns remained a frequent playoff team behind fluid offense before off-court turmoil forced a broad reset.
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A revitalized roster became elite before Barkley's arrival; his MVP season then carried Phoenix to 62 wins and the Finals.
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Phoenix remained competitive through changing backcourts and drafted the explosive big man who would define its next style.
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Nash's return unlocked a revolutionary offense and three conference-finals trips, influencing a generation without reaching the Finals.
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Phoenix spent a decade outside the playoffs while Booker developed from late-lottery scorer into its next franchise star.
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Paul helped Booker lead a Finals run and a 64-win season before Phoenix exchanged depth and draft capital for another superstar swing.
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