VALLEY SUNS OFFICIALLY INTRODUCED AS SUNS G LEAGUE AFFILIATE TEAM

NBA.COM, May 22, 2024 11:03 AM MST

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns today announced the official name and branding of its NBA G League affiliate, introducing Valley Suns as Player 15 Group’s third professional sports franchise. The name Valley Suns was inspired by the community, diverse culture and deep-rooted history of the “Valley of the Sun.” The Valley Suns will play all home games at Mullett Arena within the Novus Innovation Corridor on the campus of Arizona State University.

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ARTICLE EXCERPT:

“The Valley Suns is the community’s team and will provide fans an energetic and family-friendly atmosphere while developing aspiring talent on and off the court,” said Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury and Valley Suns Chief Executive Officer Josh Bartelstein. “We’re excited to launch the new G League team with a name and identity chosen by our fans and inspired by the unique desert landscape that we call home.”

The Valley Suns logo features flickering “V” and “S” flames coming together to create a spherical Sun-shaped icon. The triangles in the logo portray the rising peaks that surround the Valley of the Sun and symbolize elevation and ascending to reach the top. The team’s orange and purple colors were inspired by the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury, aligning the Valley basketball franchises. 

Valley Suns Logo Design

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