On April 25, 1968, the Phoenix Suns chose the nickname "Suns" as the name of the franchise, in a contest sponsored by a local newspaper.
Other suggested names included: Dust Devils, Tumbleweeds, Scorpions, Rattlers, and Dudes.
On April 25, 1968, the Phoenix Suns chose the nickname "Suns" as the name of the franchise, in a contest sponsored by a local newspaper.
Other suggested names included: Dust Devils, Tumbleweeds, Scorpions, Rattlers, and Dudes.