The Phoenix Suns will retire the jersey of each Shawn Marion (#31) and Amar’e Stoudemire (#32) to their Ring of Honor for subsequent 2023-24 season, the crew introduced Wednesday.

The 2 Suns legends will turn out to be the respective eleventh and twelfth gamers to enter the franchise’s Ring of Honor. The dates of the ceremonies will likely be introduced within the coming weeks.

“Shawn and Amar’e are two of the perfect to ever put on a Phoenix Suns uniform,” mentioned crew proprietor Mat Ishbia in an announcement. “Shawn modified the sport along with his elite versatility and Amar’e was one of the crucial electrifying gamers the league has ever seen. Shawn and Amar’e helped outline the Suns and impressed generations of followers, and our Suns household is incomplete with out them within the Ring of Honor.

“As we embark on the brand new period of Suns basketball it’s a precedence that we stay related to our storied historical past. We’re excited to rejoice Shawn and Amar’e and correctly acknowledge their unbelievable contributions and achievements.”

Alongside Steve Nash and coach Mike D’Antoni, Marion and Stoudemire have been instrumental in revolutionizing the sport with their excessive octane, fast-paced  “07 Seconds or Much less” offense in the course of the NBA’s mid-2000s period.

Marion assumed the defensive ace position and the versatile engine of the Suns utilizing his impeccable athleticism and untiring motor. In 9 years of residing in Phoenix, he compiled averages of 18.4 factors, 10.0 boards, 2.0 assists, 1.9 steals, 1.4 blocks and 48.1 % taking pictures in 37.8 minutes of play throughout 660 video games.

The retired four-time All-Star stays etched in a lot of the statistical leaderboards of the Suns franchise, rating No. 1 in profession win shares (93.2), worth over substitute participant (38.7), and field plus/minus (4.2).

“That is superb to be acknowledged by the Suns household on this manner,” mentioned Marion. “The followers in Phoenix are one-of-a-kind and this metropolis will at all times be part of me. My time with the Suns was particular and I’m trying ahead to being inducted into the Ring of Honor.”

In the meantime, the five-time All-Star Stoudemire emerged because the skillful frontcourt drive of the Suns along with his averages of 21.4 factors, 8.9 boards, 1.4 blocks and 54.4 % taking pictures for 516 video games in eight common seasons. He ranks seventh in franchise historical past in factors (11,035), fifth in scoring common (21.4), third in rebounds (4,613) and fifth in blocks (722). 

“I bleed purple and orange, making this an incredible honor to be inducted,” mentioned Stoudemire. “My finest and most transformative years got here in Phoenix with the Suns. I’ve a lot love for Suns followers and appreciation for the love they’ve at all times proven me. I’m excited to reconnect with the fanbase in becoming a member of the Ring of Honor.”

With each Marion and Stoudemire at their aspect (2003-2007), the Suns reached 5 postseason arenas together with a consecutive journey to the Convention Finals in 04-05 in addition to 05-06.