suns.com/community BEYOND THE COURT: SUNS’ BULLOCK AND CASINO ARIZONA HOST PEP ASSEMBLY FOR 200 VALLEY TEENS

The and Casino Arizona teamed up to host a pep assembly for 200 Valley teens from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa PHOENIX SUNS Indian Community. Suns guard Reggie Bullock and Suns broadcaster Tom Leander participated in a Q&A session about the importance of healthy eating and exercise. Following the discussion, Bullock, The Gorilla and members of the Suns Solar Squad lead the teens in a variety of games and activities to promote NBA Fit. IN THE COMMUNITY

VOLUME 3 ISSUE 5

IN THIS ISSUE PHOENIX SUNS CELEBRATE READ ACROSS AMERICA WITH

 Phoenix Suns Celebrate Read Across A SERIES OF SCHOOL VISITS

America with a Series of School Visits The Phoenix Suns celebrated Read Across America by hosting multiple Read to Achieve assemblies and events at several Valley Schools during the week of March 2-4. Suns’  Suns Gorilla Goes Ape in NYC for Community Relations Ambassador Steven Hunter and The Gorilla tipped off the week at NBA All-Star 2015 Westpark Elementary to discuss the importance of reading in everyday life.

In addition to the Read to Achieve assemblies, Steven Hunter read to various classes and  Suns Player Development Staff Team stressed to students the importance of continuing their education.

Up with CenturyLink to Host Clinic Read Across America is in conjunction with author Dr. Seuss’ birthday. It promotes reading,  Suns’ Len Signs Autographs for Fans particularly for children and young adults. at Fry’s Mercado

 Suns Host Annual Gala, The Jump Ball, to Raise Funds for Local Non-Profits

 Suns’ Tucker Speaks to More than 2,500 Students at Phoenix Suns and MassMutual Assembly

 Suns Gorilla Surprises Special Teens During Suns vs. OKC Game

 Suns Alumni Headline Black History Month Panel

 Suns’ Bullock and Casino Arizona Host Pep Assembly for 200 Valley Teens

suns.com/community suns.com/community SUNS GORILLA GOES APE IN NYC FOR NBA ALL-STAR 2015 PHOENIX SUNS GORILLA SURPRISES SPECIAL TEENS DURING SUNS VS. OKC GAME

Phoenix Suns Gorilla was release into New York City during the NBA’s All-Star 2015 festivities. He rubbed elbows with celebrities such The Phoenix Suns Gorilla made a special pregame delivery to two teens during the Suns vs. Oklahoma City Thunder game on February as former Suns’ guard Kevin Johnson, comedian Sarah Silverman and former NBA player and professional Chris Mullin during the 26th. DeShawn Williams is currently a Make-A-Wish teen who loves and is battling cancer. Cody Hatch is a young man who Celebrity Game. The Gorilla also teamed up with furry friends from around the league including Orlando’s Stuff the Magic Dragon, is currently going through treatment for a rare form of cancer. After a pre-game bench sit to watch the Suns shoot around, The Gorilla Charlotte’s Hugo the Hornet, Cleveland’s Sir CC and Moondog and Atlanta’s Harry the Hawk for appearances at the NBA House and surprised both DeShawn and Cody with a goody bag full of Suns items. throughout the city before wreaking havoc, in true mascot fashion. The trip culminated in an appearance at the NBA NYC All-Star 2015 Game.

SUNS ALUMNI HEADLINE BLACK HISTORY MONTH PANEL

The Phoenix Suns culminated their Black History Month celebration with “The Evolution of Society & Basketball,” a pre-game panel, prior to the Suns vs. Spurs game on February 28th. The panel included Suns alumni Eddie Johnson and Steven Hunter, alumna Adrian Williams-Strong, former ABA and NBA player, Brian Taylor and KTAR’s on-air talent, Jon Bloom, who emceed the event.

suns.com/community suns.com/community SUNS’ TUCKER SPEAKS TO MORE THAN 2,500 STUDENTS AT PHOENIX SUNS AND SUNS PLAYER DEVELOPMENT STAFF TEAM UP WITH CENTURYLINK TO HOST MASSMUTUAL ASSEMBLY FANTASY CLINIC

The Phoenix Suns and MassMutual teamed up to bring MassMutual’s FutureSmart Challenge to more than 2,500 middle school Phoenix Suns’ Player Development staff including Assistant Athletic Trainer and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Mike Elliot, students from across the Valley at US Airways Center. Lea by award-winning actor and best-selling author Hill Harper, students Player Development Assistants Corey Gaines and Irv Roland, along with Head Coach , conducted a unique Fantasy learned about the importance of smart money management, why a high education is essential to financial success and the differ- Clinic for CenturyLink business partners. Attendees were given a behind-the-scenes look into the preparation that NBA players ence between “smart money” and “dumb money.” Students also heard from Suns’ guard P.J. Tucker who spoke to the importance experience throughout the season. Attendees were taught strength building, conditioning and the fundamentals of dribbling, shooting of planning for your future no matter what your profession. and passing. Following the clinic, CenturyLink employees participated in a shooting contest where winners took home awards.

SUNS’ LEN SIGNS AUTOGRAPHS FOR FANS AT FRY’S MERCADO

Phoenix Suns’ visited with fans at the Fry’s Mercado located at 43rd Avenue and McDowell Road. Fans of all ages received an autograph from the Suns’ center. suns.com/community suns.com/community

SUNS HOST ANNUAL GALA, THE JUMP BALL, TO RAISE FUNDS FOR LOCAL NON-PROFITS Phoenix Suns Charities hosted their annual gala, The JUMP BALL, to raise money for Arizonan children and families. The entire Suns team and coaching staff were in attendance. Suns players showed off their talented dance moves to Grammy nominated singer/ songwriter Aloe Blacc and addressed those in attendance during a player-led live auction to raise monies for the charity.