Phoenix Is A Suns Town, Last Night Showed It

There are no doubts that the Suns are the No. 1 sports franchise in Phoenix. When they’re great, the valley is thriving while supporting them in every way possible. As Brad and I discussed this morning on The Brad Cesmat Show.

 

That includes waiting at Phoenix Sky Harbor to see the team plane land following a sweep of the Denver Nuggets. The players and coaches were met by hundreds of fans as they were driving away from the scene.

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Fans going crazy for Monty Williams as he’s the 1st one to exit via car #RallyTheValley @Sports360AZ pic.twitter.com/KNDDmCIBFS

— Jordan Spurgeon (@spurge_) June 14, 2021

The flight was originally supposed to land at 10:29 p.m. but it was delayed an hour. Fans weren’t fazed as the group, @birdgangtravel on Twitter, kept them updated.

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I mean this is chaos. This is a Suns town. Period. #RallyTheValley @Sports360AZ pic.twitter.com/J267tEEtlE

— Jordan Spurgeon (@spurge_) June 14, 2021

I asked a few fans if this could get much crazier if the Suns advance past the WCF, or even win the title? The answer was a resounding “Yes.” Suns players agree, led by Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton living in the hype.

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MVP chants breaking out for Devin Booker. Also his dog got considerable attention from the crowd🐶 #RallyTheValley @Sports360AZ pic.twitter.com/U0ZvWm4AVQ

— Jordan Spurgeon (@spurge_) June 14, 2021

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I don’t know what’s more interesting:

1. The fact that Deandre Ayton interacted with fans

2. The fact that he fits through the sun roof of his car & can sit on the roof#RallyTheValley @Sports360AZ pic.twitter.com/kR036AKhJe

— Jordan Spurgeon (@spurge_) June 14, 2021

Don’t just look at my videos, check out some others who were there on the ground covering this as well or even just experiencing the moment.

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PHOENIX I LOVE YOU 🤞🏿 pic.twitter.com/VODAQISjzg

— Deandre Ayton (@DeandreAyton) June 14, 2021

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@DeandreAyton had the fans who showed up to the airport to greet them turnt!!!
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@SavageSznMedia 📸 pic.twitter.com/iIZ6E1P0ku

— 𝖘𝖆𝖛𝖆𝖌𝖊 ✰ (@Savagee) June 14, 2021

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Update plane lands at 11:30
Still time to get down here@JonBloom@AZSportsZone@Espo@Burnsy987@Gambo987@CamCox12@Cap_Kaveman@KellanOlson@SunsSolarPanel@Vincemarotta@Suns pic.twitter.com/wwFyVGszZc

— Birdgang Travel Club (@birdgangtravel) June 14, 2021

So Phoenix, how are you supporting the Suns? This is one of the busiest sports markets in the country, yet this team is the heart and soul of the fandom for many. For those of us too young to remember seeing great Suns teams, this is something remarkable to witness. 

Now, it’s on to the next one.