The Phoenix SUNS are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Western Conference Pacific Division of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The team was founded in 1968 and has been playing in the NBA since then. The Phoenix SUNS have had many successful players over the years, including Charles Barkley, Steve Nash, and Amar'e Stoudemire. The team is currently led by Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton. Phoenix forwards are the players on the team who play the forward position, which is typically the second-highest scoring position on the court.