Although the Suns are rich, they have not won the championship since joining the NBA in 1968.

On June 11, in the long history of the NBA, the Phoenix Suns have always been a team full of topics. Since joining the league in 1968, the team has never lacked a star-studded lineup and has never stopped chasing the championship. However, it is sad that although the Suns have formed a luxurious lineup many times and even spared no expense to build the "Big Three", the golden O'Brien Cup has always missed them. The history of the Suns team building can be regarded as a tragic epic. In the 1970s, led by Paul Westfal and Alwan Adams, the Suns made their way to the Finals in 1976, fighting the mighty Celtics six games. That round of series is still talked about by old fans, especially the epic three-overtime battle in the third game, Westfar's performance of scoring 33 points alone is unforgettable. However, the young and energetic Suns eventually lost 2-4 and missed the first opportunity to win the championship in team history.

Entering the 1990s, the Suns ushered in the Charles Barkley era. In the 1992-93 season, Barkley won the regular season MVP with a comprehensive performance of 25.6 points, 12.2 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game, leading the Suns to a league-best record of 62 wins and 20 losses. In the playoffs, they passed the qualifiers and entered the finals again. Facing the Bulls led by Michael Jordan, the Suns showed their tenacious fighting spirit, especially in the third game, when Barkley scored 24 points and 19 rebounds, Kevin Johnson contributed 25 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists, helping the team win 129-121 after three overtimes. But in the end, John Paxson's fatal three-pointer made the Suns relent with a total score of 2-4. In the early 21st century, the Suns, led by Steve Nash, launched a "seven-second offensive" revolution. In the 2004-05 season, Nash won the MVP with averaging 15.5 points and 11.5 assists per game, leading the Suns to a remarkable record of 62 wins and 20 losses. However, this team full of viewing has never been able to break through the shackles of the Western Conference Finals. In the 2005 Western Conference Finals, he lost to the Spurs 1-4, lost to the Mavericks 2-4 in the 2006 Western Conference Finals, and defeated the Lakers 2-4 in the 2010 Western Conference Finals. The Suns in the Nash era are always one step away from the Finals.

In recent years, the Suns have once again invested heavily in creating a luxurious lineup. In 2021, they introduced Chris Paul and formed the new version of the Big Three with Devin Booker and DeAndre Ayton. The team reached the finals in the 2021 playoffs and once took a 2-0 lead against the Bucks. However, with Antetokounmpo's outbreak and Paul's aging, the Suns lost four consecutive games and missed the championship again. In 2023, the Suns made a desperate bet, and traded Kevin Durant, forming the new three giants of Durant, Booker and Bill, but the team still failed to go far in the playoffs. The tragedy of the Suns is not accidental. Throughout its history, we can find several key factors: first, the shortcomings on the defensive end. Whether in the Nash era or the current Suns, defense has always been their weakness. The second is the unstable lineup depth. The Suns often rely too much on core players. Once the main player is injured or in poor condition, the team will be in trouble. Finally, the psychological quality at critical moments was reversed many times under the leadership, exposing the team's fragility in a high-pressure environment.

Despite this, the spirit of the Suns is still worthy of respect. From Jerry Colangelo to Robert Savor, all the bosses have shown their desire for championships; from Cotton Fitzsimmons to Monty Williams, every coach has put all his efforts into it; from Coney Hawkins to Devin Booker, every player has tried his best to the city. Perhaps it is this spirit of never giving up that keeps the Suns competitive.

Now, with the new boss Matt Ishbiya taking office, the Suns have once again shown their ambition to compete for the championship. The big signings in the 2023 offseason show that the team has not given up on their pursuit of the championship. Although history is full of regrets, the Suns' future is still worth looking forward to. After all, in the NBA where the miracle happened, as long as you keep your faith, one day, the Suns' championship flag will rise over the desert of Arizona.