The name, above all others, who is most historically synonymous with the Phoenix Suns franchise is Jerry Colangelo.
Heck, he is the name most synonymous with all sports in Arizona, not only for his part with the Suns, but for bringing the MLB to Arizona, it’s only major sports championship, not to mention the significant role he played in both the Coyotes and Cardinals coming here as well.
Lest we too forget that he was the original owner of the Arizona Rattlers and Phoenix Mercury, (helping to form the WNBA), the only professional sports teams to win titles in the state other than the Diamondbacks.