PHOENIX — STAT is coming back to the Valley for some much-deserved recognition and celebration.
The Phoenix Suns announced Wednesday that former forward Amar'e Stoudemire will be inducted into the team's Ring of Honor on March 2. Team officials said there will be a special halftime ceremony during Saturday's game.
According to the Suns, several special guests will be in attendance, including Suns Ring of Honor members Steve Nash, Shawn Marion, Dan Majerle, Alvan Adams, Joe Proski and Tom Chambers.
A group of Stoudemire’s former teammates will also be in attendance, including Goran Dragic, Jake Voskuhl, Tom Gugliotta and Kurt Thomas. His former coaches Mike D’Antoni, Alvin Gentry and Phil Weber will also be expected to attend.
For those visiting the Footprint Center, Amar’e’s mural will be displayed at the upper-level CarMax Concourse for the first time. Stoudemire’s mural was created by local artist Piersten Doctor who also painted the Ring of Honor murals for Steve Nash and Shawn Marion.
“I bleed purple and orange. My best and most transformative years came in Phoenix with the Suns. I have so much love for Suns fans and appreciation for the love they have always shown me. I am excited to reconnect with the fanbase in joining the Ring of Honor,” said Stoudemire during a previous interview.
From 2002-2010, Stoudemire played 516 regular-season games and had some pretty impressive stats:
- He averaged 21.4 points on 54.4% shooting, 8.9 rebounds and 1.4 blocks.
- With 11,035 points, Stoudemire ranks seventh in franchise history for points.
- He is also fifth in scoring average (21.4), third in rebounds (4,613), and fifth in blocks (722).
Stoudemire was named All-NBA four times, including to the First Team in 2006-07, was a five-time All-Star selection, and the 2002-03 NBA Rookie of the Year during his time with the Suns.
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