Get Your Suns Dancers Swimsuit Calendar Today!

I had recently attended the Phoenix Suns vs Orlando Magic game the other night. To top off the win and the new trade for Jason Richardson, the franchise released it's first Suns Dancer's Swimsuit Calendar.

After the game, the 16 piece squad had a signing and I was lucky to attend. The cool thing is that all proceeds go to Sun's Charities.

To see more visit:
http://www.nba.com/suns/photogallery/dancers_calendar_1.html

To see the video (in which I am in it for a second):
http://phxsuns.wmod.llnwd.net/a205/o2/dancercalendar_081212.wmv

Phoenix Suns Official Season Ticket Holder

After one year of being on the season ticket holder list, I've finally received the call to purchase season tickets! Yes, I recall bitching about the fact my recent experience with the sales representative there wasn't par. Fortunately for me, I'm over it.



After investing $200 last year just to be on a waiting list to get Season Tickets, I've recently received a phone call from the Phoenix Suns. I have 4 tickets in the 200 level seating. Unfortunately, good seats require seniority and time to get into the 100 level seating. It's well worth it, as I can probably sell off seats and other games I don't want to be at.

I figure this is a good start nonetheless. I'm in it with a few guys from work so it helps cut down the cost because it was just a little bit expensive.

Phoenix Suns 2008-2009 season, here I come!

How my Phoenix Suns Account Experience Sucked

I have a good friend who use to be a car sales man in the East Valley of Phoenix. Rural east valley Phoenix (Apache Junction) isn't a Scottsdale by any means, and the local town folk have a cliche of their own. One day at the dealership, a ruggedly dressed lady enters the building and proceeds to be ignored by the first few salesman she encounters. My friend proceeded to assist her regardless her attire, and several hours later ended up with a sale all paid in cash. The next day, the same lady scrolled in decked in her designer clothes and proceeded to thank my good friend for his service. It turned out, she was an affluent horse keeper/trainer.

Last year, I signed up to be on the waiting list for the Phoenix Suns season tickets. As a long time basketball and Phoenix Suns fan, it's always been a dream of mine to become a season ticket holder. I am fortunate (but also hard working) to be in a position where I can afford my particular lifestyle, and most importantly, season tickets!

My original sales representative in the early spring invited me on a VIP tour of the arena, bought me Starbucks for the tour, took me to the upper levels, lower levels, Lexus club, and premium seating, and I had phenomenal experience. Although season tickets were not yet available, an opening for several game tickets opened and I purchased 6 seats for 6 games for the end of the 2008 season. Unfortunately shortly thereafter, my sales representative moved onto another job and I was left without a clue on my status.

Yesterday, I was contacted by a Phoenix Suns Sales Representative and re-invited to take a tour of the facilities. Since I enjoyed my experience last time, I invited a friend who was partaking in the season tickets with me. Unfortunately, my VIP tour expectations were not up to par. My new account representative was obviously in training and was overshadowed by her manager who took hold for most of the conversation. After the standard procedure interview (where do you want to sit? why do you like the Suns?), we were only guided to the 200 level seating and back down. We shook hands, and they let us on our way.

I have several friends who currently have season tickets to other sporting teams, and they were treated to the ultimate tour of the facilities, including the locker room and other behind the scene areas. I was not even close to being ruggedly dressed. However, I did believe our young demeanor gave Mr. Account Executive the idea we were not serious or potential clients. I felt like I was brushed off and pushed right out the door.

It's plain and simple, my Phoenix Suns Season Ticket Account experience just sucked.

Shaq Attaq!

As a resident of Phoenix, I think there's defintely an exciting vibe going in the air of professional sports. I'll give you a hint: it's 7 foot 1 inches tall and has three consecutive NBA titles.

Shaquille O'Neal is certainly all the hype here in the Valley of the Sun. Here's a link to an article straight from www.suns.com. It's about the Top 10 Reasons why the SHAQ trade will work.

http://www.nba.com/suns/news/top10reasons_080210.html

Suns Acquire Shaq

Let's face it. Phoenix isn't really known for being a consistent league championship city for professional sports. I'm not counting NL championships or Division championships or Conference championships. I'm talking about Super Bowl Championship, World Series Champions, League Championship - the best in their sport championship!

Shall we go down the list?

Phoenix Suns: none

Arizona Cardinals: 2 (1925, 1947)

Phoenix Mercury: 1 (2007)

Phoenix Coyotes: none

Arizona Diamondbacks: 1 (2001)

Okay, I'll bite my tounge. Out of my list of Phoenix acknowledged professional sports, 3 out of 5 teams have not won a championship in the last decade (or ever for that matter).

I am a huge Phoenix Suns fan. In fact, I'm typing this blog as the Suns move to a 3rd OT....

Okay, in the minute passed trying to type, Stojakovic (Hornets) just sank the last basket preventing a 3rd OT. Unbelievable.

Here lies a point, bringing in Shaquille O'Neal is a positive to the Phoenix Suns team. Here is why:

• Phoenix Suns - Run' & Gun: According to the Suns, they are going to work Shaq's 325-pound self to run with the big boys.
• Shaq's Jumpshot: Inside the paint, there's less pressure on Amarie. Guess what, Shaq can shoot too.
• He's Shaq: With the Suns' previous lineup, opponents weren't ever afraid to step into the paint. Shaq will defintely bring that inside presencse.
• Suns Chemistry: There are players on the team who were "unhappy" (Marion). There are players in the NBA who want to play with Steve Nash. I believe that there is great chemistry.
• Championship Rings: Shaq has them.
  

I say Steve Kerr made a great move and I can't wait to see Phoenix acquire another Championship team! Go Suns!

TO READ MORE ABOUT SHAQ & THE SUNS: [ Suns Acquire Shaq]