"Arizona is home to one of the largest
populations of Indigenous peoples in the U.S., and tribal lands make up
more than 25% of the state’s land mass. . . .designs shown on the new jersey and the
new basketball court inside the Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix are
important representations of Arizona’s tribal communities because they
are educational for those unfamiliar with Indigenous communities.
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New Phoenix Suns jersey pays tribute to 22 AZ tribal nations
The turquoise-colored Phoenix Suns 2022-2023 City Edition uniform pays tribute to the rich histories and cultures of Arizona’s 22 tribal nations.
“This is historic to have a major sports franchise like the Phoenix Suns, to recognize the first peoples, the indigenous peoples of Arizona,” Gila River Indian Community Governor Stephen Roe Lewis said in a video revealing the Suns’ new jerseys.
When designing the uniform, with help from local partners, the team was inspired by thousands of years of shared characteristics, symbols and traits
“This is the first time we’ve had a uniform dedicated to the state’s Native American roots, so we’ve spent the past few years immersing ourselves in the history and cultures of Arizona’s Tribal Nations to properly honor each tribe’s heritage and traditions,” Phoenix Suns Senior Marketing Director Graham Wincott said.
The team began developing the uniforms in 2020.
“It was important to us that we have a City Edition uniform that honors the original residents of Arizona who built the state that we call home,” Wincott said. “The Suns and the tribal nations share a respect for family, community, the environment and basketball.”
The turquoise color represents the living or protection stone,
stemming from the shared belief that the earth is living and all things
are precious, according to a press release. . .READ MORE
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