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Suns Sliding Doors: How Joe Johnson’s injury altered the destiny of the Seven Seconds or Less Era

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Welcome to a summertime series that navigates the countless sliding doors the Phoenix Suns organization has faced throughout its 56-year history. The “what ifs”, the “almosts”, the “so closes”; the team history is full of moments, decisions, and breaks (literally and figuratively) that will always leave us wondering what could have been.

This is Suns Sliding Doors.

Some moments, when reflected upon, are so profoundly traumatic that they leave an indelible mark on our psyche. The emotions experienced in those instances are so intense and raw that recalling them can transport you back to that specific time and place with vivid clarity.