Sun-N-Gun · May 25, 2016
This Day in Phoenix Suns History – Sir Charles Crowned MVP
On May 25th, 1993, Charles Barkley became the first Phoenix Suns player to win the NBA Most Valuable Player Award.
My fiancé was three weeks old at the time, and I am certain she regrets not knowing the tale of Sir Charles’ reign over the NBA that season. So let me retell it.
23 years ago, Charles Barkley would pair the MVP with his Olympic gold medal and cement himself as one of the greatest basketball players ever. Barkley put together what was clearly an excellent year, averaging 25.6 points on 52% shooting, 12.2 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game.