PHOENIXSUNS

2014 COMMUNITY SERVICE REPORT

SINCE OUR INCEPTION IN 1968, THE PHOENIX SUNS is an organization deeply rooted in excelling both on and off the court. As a professional sports franchise, we recognize it is our responsibility to be a leader in serving Arizona’s communities. That commitment is an important pillar of our mission statement, where our goal is to offer the finest in sports, entertainment and community leadership.

LOOKING BACK AT THE 2013–2014 NBA SEASON, we take great pride in our accomplishments. Our community efforts continued to include highlighting our nation’s military through the Salute to Service program. The Suns also created a Holiday Cards for Troops initiative where our fans wrote holiday cards to active duty personnel stationed overseas during the holiday season. In addition, we achieved an NBA milestone by becoming the first U.S.-based NBA team to coordinate outreach inter-nationally, when we hosted a basketball clinic and visited children in need in Nogales, Mexico.

THROUGH THE COMBINED EFFORTS of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Suns Charities, funding is provided to hundreds of local organizations that assist the needs of children and their families in Arizona. Led by a board of community-minded business partners and paired with Suns employees, grants are awarded in the area of education, including college scholarships, human services, recreation, health, food, clothing and the arts. More than $1 million is raised and donated annually through our gala, The Jump Ball, Suns Charities 88, a group of business professionals, and the philanthropic energy of our owners, marketing partners and fans.

OUR MOST AMBITIOUS PROJECT is our SunsCentral program at Central High School. In its third year, SunsCentral has led to a dramatic improvement in academic performance and has significantly improved the rates for over one-third of all students at Central High School. Phoenix Suns Charities is privileged to be one of the many ways the Phoenix Suns have put our promise to serve our community into action.

OUR SUPPORT FOR NON-PROFITS funded by Suns Charities extends beyond monetary contributions. Suns players sought out Arizona organizations with causes close to their heart, including work by Markieff and Marcus Morris with Helping Hands for Single Moms, Gerald Green’s anti-bullying message in support of Playworks Arizona, and multiple hospital visits by Suns players throughout the season.

THROUGH MORE THAN $300,000 in donation items, 800 appearances by our players, alumni and mascot, $50,000 in Suns tickets donated by our players to local schools, non-profits and community organizations, and 1,700 volunteer hours from our staff, we continue to show our support for the community that welcomed us as Arizona’s first professional sports team.

All of these aforementioned efforts would also not be possible without the support of the NBA’s best fans. They are the backbone of our team and have an invaluable impact on our ability to share these resources with our community. Thank you for your unwavering dedication to Arizona’s youth.

We hope you enjoy the following pages which highlight the impact our players, coaches and the Suns organization had in our community this past season. Rest assured that the Phoenix Suns will continue to provide Arizona’s communities with the same support for years to come.

Robert Sarver Jason C. RowleySuns Managing Partner President, Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury

GORILLA COMMUNITY APPEARANCES

188PLAYER APPEARANCES

NEARLY 2,500

HOLIDAY CARDS SENT TO TROOPS OVERSEAS

OVER

350

$700,000 IN PHOENIX SUNS CHARITIES GRANTS GIVEN

$60,000 IN PHOENIX SUNS

CHARITIES SCHOLARSHIPS

1,700 VOLUNTEER HOURS FROM OUR STAFF

OVER

$300,000 IN DONATION ITEMS

OVER 250 ALUMNI

COMMUNITY VISITS

$50,000 WORTH OF SUNS TICKETSDONATED BY OUR PLAYERS

YOUTH STAYING FIT WITH JR. SUNS BASKETBALL PROGRAM

16,000

OVER 1,500

DONATIONS TO ARIZONA CHARITIES

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SUNS BASKETBALL CAMPS

Suns head coach Jeff Hornacek discusses the ins and outs of basketball with our Suns Basketball Camps attendees. Boys and girls received autographs and motivation from Suns’ forward-guard PJ Tucker. Campers also received hands-on instruction from Suns’ alumnus and Ring of Honor member, Alvan Adams who shared his vast knowledge of the game.

SUMMER 2013

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“HAVING SOMEONE LIKE COACH HORNACEK AT OUR CAMP IS SO IMPORTANT. IT SHOWS THE KIDS THAT THESE ARE ORDINARY PEOPLE WHO HAVE WORKED VERY HARD

TO BECOME GREAT PLAYERS AND THEN GREAT COACHES.”— BILL FRIEDER, SUNS CAMPS DIRECTOR

& FORMER ARIZONA STATE HEAD COACH

SUNS HOST COMMUNITY OUTREACH IN NOGALES, MEXICO

The Suns teamed up with the U.S. Consulate General Nogales and the City of Nogales, Sonora to host a day of community outreach which included a youth basketball clinic followed by a visit to DIF Nogales (similar to child protective services).

SUNS RETURN TO FLAGSTAFF TO HOST INTRASQUAD SCRIMMAGE, SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES & BASKETBALL CLINICS

The Phoenix Suns hosted a week-long series of fitness assemblies at elementary schools and basketball clinics at local YMCA and Boys and Girls Clubs in Flagstaff, Arizona. Following an intrasquad scrimmage, Suns fans had the opportunity to interact with the players during an all-team autograph session.

SUNS’ GOODWIN “IGNITES THE FUTURE” DURING READING ASSEMBLY FOR 1,200 STUDENTS

Phoenix Suns’ rookie Archie Goodwin “Ignited the Future” for 1,200 Valley students during an assembly at US Airways Center that high-lighted the importance of reading and education.

“GROWING UP, I ALWAYS WANTED THAT ROLE MODEL AND I HAD IT. I KNOW WHAT IT FEELS LIKE TO HAVE SOMEONE TO LOOK UP TO WHEN THEY TELL YOU POSITIVE THINGS. TO DO THE SAME THINGS FOR THESE KIDS, REALLY MEANS A LOT TO ME.”

—ARCHIE GOODWIN, SUNS GUARD

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OCTOBER 2013

SUNS’ MORRIS TWINS PROVIDE THANKSGIVING FOR 25 FAMILIES

In the spirit of giving, Suns’ forwards Marcus and Markieff Morris pro-vided 25 families from Helping Hands for Single Moms with a free Thanksgiving dinner. Each family received a full, pre-cooked meal which the Morris twins helped package.

SUNS VISIT ST. JUDE’S CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL IN MEMPHIS

Suns players and staff take a break from their road trip to spread holiday cheer at St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in Memphis before the Suns vs. Grizzlies game.

SUNS’ FRYE HOSTS MEET AND GREET WITH FANS COURTESY OF COORS LIGHT

Phoenix Suns forward Channing Frye hosted a meet and greet with fans at Zipps Sports Grill in Chandler. Frye took pictures and signed auto-graphs courtesy of Coors Light.

SUNS’ LEN SIGNS AUTOGRAPHS FOR FANS AT ROOMSTORE

Phoenix Suns rookie Alex Len visited fans at The RoomStore in Scottsdale where he signed autographs and took pictures with fans.

“IT MEANS A GREAT DEAL FOR US TO GO OUT IN THE COMMUNITY AND GIVE BACK. TO GIVE A LITTLE JOY TO SOME OF THE PEOPLE THAT ARE GOING THROUGH SOME DIFFICULTIES IS A GREAT THING FOR US. THE PHOENIX SUNS HAVE ALWAYS DONE A GREAT JOB IN THE COMMUNITY

AND WE WANT TO CONTINUE THAT.”

—JEFF HORNACEK, SUNS HEAD COACHNOVEMBER 2013

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FRYE HOSTS 25 YOUTH FOR “SHOP WITH A JOCK”

Phoenix Suns forward Channing Frye partnered with Sport Chalet to host 25 Valley youth from the Boys and Girls Club, Guadalupe Branch during the “Shop with a Jock” event.

SUNS’ PLAYERS AND COACHES VISIT PATIENTS AT ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL

Phoenix Suns players Viacheslav Kravtsov, Alex Len, Ish Smith, PJ Tucker, head coach Jeff Hornacek and The Gorilla visited patients at St. Joseph’s Hospital & Medical Center.

CHRISTMAS ICE SKATES WITH PLAYWORKS YOUTH DURING “CHRISTMAS ON ICE”

Phoenix Suns guard Dionte Christmas hosted “Christmas on Ice” at an outdoor ice rink for 20 underserved youth from Playworks Arizona.

SUNS’ PLAYERS LACE UP THEIR BOWLING SHOES WITH SUITE HOLDERS AT LUCKY STRIKE

The Phoenix Suns team laced up their bowling shoes and hit the pins with Suns suite holders at Lucky Strike.

SUNS’ PLAYERS VISIT PATIENTS AT PHOENIX CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

Young patients received an early holiday surprise when Suns’ players stopped by for a visit bearing gifts. The Suns signed autographs and took pictures at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

SUNS SUPPORT MILITARY WITH “HOLIDAY CARDS FOR TROOPS”

In a continuous effort to support our nation’s military, the Suns invited fans to write a special message to troops overseas as part of a “Holiday Cards for Troops” campaign.

“IT DEFINITELY HUMBLES ME. IT JUST OPENS MY EYES TO A LOT OF

DIFFERENT THINGS. TIMES LIKE THIS YOU CAN LOOK BACK AND SAY

THAT YOU HELPED SOMEBODY. YOU HAD AN IMPACT ON SOMEBODY’S LIFE.”

—DIONTE CHRISTMAS, SUNS GUARD

DECEMBER 2013

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“THE SUNS ARE DEDICATED TO SHOWING OUR CONTINUED SUPPORT AND APPRECIATION TO THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY. MANY MEMBERS OF OUR ORGANIZATION

HAVE CLOSE TIES TO THE MILITARY AND PERSONALLY UNDERSTAND THE SACRIFICE MADE BY THESE BRAVE INDIVIDUALS TO ENSURE OUR SAFETY AND PROTECT OUR FREEDOM.”

—JASON ROWLEY, SUNS PRESIDENT & FORMER U.S. NAVY INTELLIGENCE ANALYST

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“SALUTE TO SERVICE” AT MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHT

The Phoenix Suns paid tribute to military veterans and active duty personnel during Military Appreciation Night presented by Carl’s Jr. The team celebrated by including active duty personnel and veterans in the national anthem, Suns player introductions and in-game tributes, activities and contests.

MILITARY APPRECIATION

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SUNS TRADE PLACES WITH SOUTHWEST AIRLINES EMPLOYEES

The Suns surprised Southwest Airlines passengers by trading places with employees for a day. The players marshalled an airplane, scanned boarding passes and unloaded luggage from aircraft at Sky Harbor International Airport.

SUNS HOST NBA FIT ASSEMBLY FOR LIVE HEALTHY WEEK

Phoenix Suns’ alumnus Steven Hunter, broadcaster Tom Leander and The Gorilla visited Excelencia School in Phoenix where they educated students on the importance of making healthy lifestyle choices.

“GIVING BACK, TO ME, IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT. I’M IN A CITY I GREW UP IN THAT I LOVE. I’M JUST PAYING THAT FORWARD. IT’S A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR ME TO BE AN INFLUENCE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION.”

JANUARY 2014

—CHANNING FRYE, SUNS FORWARD/CENTER

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SUNS PLAYERS DRAGIC, MORRIS AND BARBOSA SIGN AUTOGRAPHS FOR FANS ACROSS THE VALLEY

Phoenix Suns’ Goran Dragic visited with fans and signed autographs at Carl’s Jr. in Guadalupe. The Gorilla and Solar Squad entertained over 600 fans waiting to meet the Suns’ guard. Suns’ forward Marcus Morris hosted a meet and greet with fans at Santisi Brothers, courtesy of Coors Light. Fry’s Mercado hosted Phoenix Suns guard Leandro Barbosa while he visited with fans and signed autographs.

FRYE AND CASINO ARIZONA HOST YOUTH BASKETBALL CLINIC

Phoenix Suns forward Channing Frye and Casino Arizona taught basket-ball skills and techniques to more than 80 youth during a clinic at Salt River High School.

SUNS PLAYERS AND COACHES HOST SIXTHMAN MEMBERSHIP PARTY AT OCTANE RACEWAY

The Phoenix Suns hosted their annual SixthMan Membership Party at Octane Raceway in Scottsdale. After a meet and greet session, the team tested their kart racing skills in a 16-lap speed race where PJ Tucker was victorious.

GREEN DISCUSSES ANTI-BULLYING WITH PLAYWORKS STUDENTS

Phoenix Suns guard-forward Gerald Green played four square during recess at Loma Linda Elementary before hosting an assembly for Playworks Arizona students where he shared his struggles growing up with bullying.

FEBRUARY 2014

—CHUCK WARSHAVER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PLAYWORKS ARIZONA

“HAVING GERALD HERE TO BE ABLE TO TELL HIS STORY

TO BECOMING AN NBA PROFESSIONAL

IS AMAZING. FOR HIM TO SHARE THAT STORY AND LET KIDS KNOW

THAT HE TOO WAS ONCE BULLIED, REALLY GOES A LONG WAY.”

OF BEING A STUDENT ONCE TEASED IN SCHOOL

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SUNS HOST BASKETBALL CLINIC FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES

Phoenix Suns players Archie Goodwin, Miles Plumlee, Shavlik Randolph and Ish Smith coached 100 Special Olympics Arizona athletes in a bas-ketball clinic at US Airways Center.

PHOENIX SUNS CHARITIES HOSTS GALA TO RAISE MONEY FOR ARIZONA CHILDREN

Phoenix Suns Charities hosted their annual gala, The JUMP BALL, to raise money for Arizona children and families. The entire Suns team was in attendance where players showed off their talented dance moves and addressed those in attendance during a live auction to raise monies for the charity.

LEN HOSTS FITNESS ASSEMBLY WITH THE DAIRY COUNCIL OF ARIZONA

Phoenix Suns’ rookie Alex Len teamed up with The Dairy Council of Arizona to discuss the importance of fitness and maintaining a healthy lifestyle at Galeston Elementary.

FRYE AND TUCKER JOIN HILL HARPER TO TALK FINANCIAL LITERACY WITH 2,500 STUDENTS

Phoenix Suns players PJ Tucker and Channing Frye discussed the importance of making educated choices in order to spend money wisely at the MassMutual FutureSmart Challenge.

MARCH 2013

—ISH SMITH, SUNS GUARD

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“IT’S JUST GIVING BACK. TO PUT A SMILE ON THEIR FACE BY JUST

AND I’M EXCITED TO DO IT. ANYTIME THEY ASK ME TO HELP,I’M THERE.”

GOING OUT THERE AND PLAYING A GAME OF BASKETBALL IS PRETTY SPECIAL

SUNS FANS GO “INSIDE THE HUDDLE”

Phoenix Suns fans were invited “Inside the Huddle” for a behind- the-scenes look at the team’s basketball operations and community involvement. Suns players spoke with fans and signed autographs on the main court.

SUNS AND PETSMART CLEAN PHOENIX WITH GRAFFITI BUSTERS

In an effort to improve the city’s appearance, the Phoenix Suns teamed up with PetSmart employees and the City of Phoenix’s “Graffiti Busters” program to remove graffiti in North Phoenix.

SUNS PLAYERS TEST THEIR GAME SHOW KNOWLEDGE AT DESERT BOTANICALS EVENT

Phoenix Suns SixthMan Members were treated to a series of comical questions posed to Suns players by head coach Jeff Hornacek during an event at the Desert Botanical Gardens.

APRIL 2014

“IT’S ALL ABOUT THE KIDS. IF I CAN CHANGE JUST ONE KID’S LIFE, THEN I’VE DONE MY JOB. IF I CAN RELATE MY STORY TO HELP OUT ANOTHER CHILD’S SITUATION, THEN THAT’S WHAT I’M HERE FOR.” —GERALD GREEN, SUNS FORWARD

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AS AN ORGANIZATION, THE PHOENIX SUNS STRIVE TO PROVIDE THE FINEST IN SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP.

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