The Phoenix Suns are a proud NBA franchise.
Debuting in 1968-69, the Suns boast the fifth-best regular season winning percentage all-time behind only the Boston Celtics, San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder.
A number of star players have made their way to the desert in that time, including a few who established themselves as perennial All-Stars early in their career but didn’t make it to Phoenix until they were older when their skills and athleticism were dwindling.
Chris Paul, who was unceremoniously let go from the Los Angeles Clippers during his farewell tour this year, is a solid example.