suns.com/community BEYOND THE COURT: SUNS’ MARKIEFF MORRIS SIGNS AUTOGRAPHS FOR FANS AT WHISKEY ROW

Phoenix Suns’ forward Markieff Morris visited with fans and signed autographs at Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row in Scottsdale, courtesy of Coors Light. The Gorilla and members of the Suns Dancers and Solar Squad were in attendance to interact with fans throughout the event. IN THE COMMUNITY

VOLUME 3 ISSUE 4

IN THIS ISSUE SUNS’ PLUMLEE HOSTS NBA FIT ASSEMBLY AT LOMA LINDA

 Suns’ Plumlee Hosts NBA Fit ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Assembly at Loma Linda Phoenix Suns hosted an NBA Fit assembly at Loma Linda Elementary, Elementary School a Playworks Arizona school. Suns broadcaster Tom Leander led a Q&A session with Plumlee PHOENIX SUNS’ & CASINO ARIZONA HOST CLINIC FOR about the importance of eating healthy and exercising regularly. Following the Q&A, The VALLEY YOUTH  Suns Trade Places with Southwest Gorilla acted out his popular fitness skit, “The Perfect Exercise,” an interactive story Airlines at Sky Harbor encouraging students to find their perfect exercise.

Suns’ guard Tyler Ennis teamed up with Casino Arizona to host a basketball clinic for 80 children from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Suns broadcaster Tom Leander, Community Ambassador Steven Hunter and The Gorilla led several basketball  Suns Alumni & Gorilla Team Up with Plumlee is the Phoenix Suns’ NBA Fit ambassador. NBA Fit focuses on the importance of drills with those in attendance. Leander and Ennis also participated in a Q&A session highlighting the importance of living a healthy Special Olympics Arizona in the CBS living a healthy and active lifestyle. and active lifestyle. Outdoor Putting Contest

 Suns Host Membership Party at Octane Raceway

 Suns’ Tucker & Warren Join APS for Basketball Court Dedication

 Suns Visit Patients at St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital During Road Trip

 Suns’ Eric Bledsoe Greets Fans at The RoomStore

 Suns’ Markieff Morris Signs Autographs for Fans at Whiskey Row

 Phoenix Suns Tyler Ennis & Casino Arizona Host Basketball Clinic for

Valley Youth

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SUNS TRADE PLACES WITH SOUTHWEST AIRLINES AT SKY HARBOR

Phoenix Suns players traded the court for the runway as they took on the roles of Southwest Airlines employees at Sky Harbor International Airport.

Suns players Goran Dragic, Zoran Dragic, Archie Goodwin, and P.J. Tucker, as well as head coach , and Suns alumni Tom Chambers and Steven Hunter, surprised customers as they made boarding announcements, took passes and unloaded baggage from airlines.

SUNS’ ERIC BLEDSOE GREETS FANS AT THE ROOMSTORE Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe visited with fans and signed autographs at The RoomStore Furniture and Accessories. Young Suns fans were able to grab a few pictures with a member from their favorite team. The Gorilla and members of the Suns Dancers were also on site for the festivities. suns.com/community suns.com/community PHOENIX SUNS HOST SIXTHMAN MEMBERSHIP PARTY AT OCTANE RACEWAY The Phoenix Suns hosted their annual SixthMan Membership Party at Octane Raceway in Scottsdale. The entire team was in attendance for this invitation-only event in addition to Suns alumni, The Gorilla and members of the Suns Dancers and Solar Squad.

Suns players and coaches interacted with members by signing autographs and competing in a slue of interactive elements including the rock wall, pit crew challenge, segway races and more.

After a meet and greet session, the team tested their kart racing skills in a 16-lap speed race. The competition was fierce this year as Suns’ forward PJ Tucker attempted to secure his second chance at the coveted first place cup. However, Suns’ guard Goran Dragic pulled ahead of the pack and was victorious. suns.com/community suns.com/community SUNS’ TUCKER & WARREN JOIN APS FOR BASKETBALL COURT DEDICATION Phoenix Suns’ forwards P.J. Tucker and TJ Warren, Suns President Jason Rowley and APS hosted a basketball court dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Sidney P. Osborn Housing Project in Phoenix. The Project is a partnership between APS and the Suns which includes refurbishing basketball courts, hoops and lighting for children to enjoy.

SUNS ALUMNI & GORILLA TEAM UP WITH SPECIAL OLYMPICS ARIZONA IN THE CBS OUTDOOR PUTTING CONTEST Suns’ Ring of Honor member Tom Chambers and Community Ambassador Steven Hunter teamed up with Special Olympics Arizona Athletes for the 2015 CBS Outdoor Special Olympics Open at TPC. Chambers and Hunter were joined by The Gorilla and other local celebrities to partner with 10 Special Olympics athletes for nine holes of alternative shot golf.

SUNS VISIT PATIENTS AT ST. JUDE’S CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL DURING ROAD TRIP Phoenix Suns’ players, coaches and training staff made a stop at St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital during their January road trip to Memphis, Tennessee. After photos, arts and crafts, story time and autographs, the Suns took on the on their home court.