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Suns Legend Paul Westphal Inducted into Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

On May 23, 1975: The Phoenix Suns traded for Paul Westphal from the Boston Celtics.

On May 23, 1976: The Suns made their first Finals appearance with Westphal as their starting point guard.

On April 23, 1992: The Suns promoted Paul Westphal to Head Coach.

On June 9, 1993: Coach Westphal guided the Suns to their second Finals appearance.

Paul Westphal’s impact on the Phoenix Suns organization branched over three decades and was key in some of the most historic successes the team has ever seen throughout the last 51 years.