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Examining the Five Phoenix Suns Getting 2018 Hall of Fame Induction

By Casey Pazzalia

PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 27: Steve Nash #13 of the Phoenix Suns high-fives teammate Grant Hill #33 during the NBA game against the Dallas Mavericks at US Airways Center on March 27, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mavericks defeated the Suns 91-83. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 27: Steve Nash #13 of the Phoenix Suns high-fives teammate Grant Hill #33 during the NBA game against the Dallas Mavericks at US Airways Center on March 27, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mavericks defeated the Suns 91-83. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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SAN ANTONIO, TX – March 31: (L-R) Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Chairman Jerry Colangelo, 2018 Naismith Hall of Fame Inductees Ray Allen, Maurice Cheeks, Lefty Driesell, Grant Hill, Jason Kidd, Steve Nash, Charlie Scott, Tina Thompson, Rod Thorn and Rick Welts during the 2018 NCAA Men’s Final Four Semifinal at the Alamodome on March 31, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Chris Covatta/Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO, TX – March 31: (L-R) Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Chairman Jerry Colangelo, 2018 Naismith Hall of Fame Inductees Ray Allen, Maurice Cheeks, Lefty Driesell, Grant Hill, Jason Kidd, Steve Nash, Charlie Scott, Tina Thompson, Rod Thorn and Rick Welts during the 2018 NCAA Men’s Final Four Semifinal at the Alamodome on March 31, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Chris Covatta/Getty Images) /

Rick Welts

Position: President & CEO

Time With Phoenix: 2002-2011

Welts has built a decorated career in the NBA, including stints as the league’s Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President. Per the official Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame website, Welts is credited as “transforming the mega NBA All-Star Weekend into what it is today.”

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From 2002 to 2011, however, he joined the Phoenix Suns and was a big part in their return to national relevance. During his time in Phoenix, where he served as the team’s President for nine years, the team made the Western Conference Finals three different times.

After Phoenix, Welts joined the Golden State Warriors as President and COO and still holds those positions today.

Charlie Scott

Position: PG/SG

Time With Phoenix: 1971-1975

Scott, a New York City streetball legend, spent 10 seasons in the ABA/NBA from 1970 until 1980. While Scott was well-traveled during his basketball career, playing with five teams, his best years came as a member of the Phoenix Suns. In fact, all three of his NBA All-Star appearances came with Phoenix. During his 208-game stint with the Suns, the UNC alum averaged 24.8 points and 5.3 assists per game.

In 1975-76, he was a huge part of the Boston Celtics’ title run, averaging over 15 points per game in the playoffs.

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