Retiring a number is the highest honor a franchise can bestow, a way of saying that no one who pulls on a Suns jersey will ever need that number again because it already belongs to someone special. These are the players whose passion, skill, and heart helped define what it means to be a Phoenix Sun.
#34 - Charles Barkley (retired 1992) (Hall of Fame)
Charles Barkley brought an unstoppable force of nature to the Valley when he arrived in Phoenix, and the Suns retired his number 34 to honor one of the most dominant and beloved stretches of basketball the franchise has ever seen. The Round Mound of Rebound was named NBA Most Valuable Player during his time in Phoenix, leading the Suns to the 1993 NBA Finals and giving the city some of the most thrilling basketball nights in its history. He was a smaller power forward who played bigger than anyone, and his warmth, humor, and sheer competitive fire made him not just a Suns legend but a figure the entire city claimed as its own.
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The Complete List of Phoenix Suns Retired Numbers
Every number the Phoenix Suns have officially retired, in order, with career totals and Hall of Famers marked.
| Number | Player | Retired | Career Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Dick Van Arsdale | 1968 | — |
| #6 | Walter Davis (Hall of Fame) | 1977 | — |
| #7 | Kevin Johnson | 1988 | — |
| #9 | Dan Majerle | 1988 | — |
| #13 | Steve Nash (Hall of Fame) | 1996 | — |
| #24 | Tom Chambers | 1988 | — |
| #31 | Shawn Marion | 1999 | — |
| #32 | Amar'e Stoudemire (Hall of Fame) | 2002 | — |
| #33 | Alvan Adams | 1975 | — |
| #34 | Charles Barkley (Hall of Fame) | 1992 | — |
| #42 | Connie Hawkins (Hall of Fame) | 1969 | — |
| #44 | Paul Westphal (Hall of Fame) | 1975 | — |
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Each plaque includes genuine licensed trading cards. The exact card may vary slightly from the one pictured; you'll always get a genuine licensed card of this player.