Being a professional athlete is hard. That’s not a bold statement. However, it’s even more difficult to play into your late 30s, and sticking around in the pros into your 40s, if you aren’t a bowler or a golfer, is a truly rare feat.
The 1992-93 Phoenix Suns were more than a success on the basketball court, where they were good enough to reach The NBA Finals. With a new coach, a new superstar in Charles Barkley and a new arena, that team launched a renaissance in downtown Phoenix that transformed the city.