Of the 139 players who have donned the purple and orange of a Phoenix Suns jersey ... Connie Hawkins, was honored with the retirement of his No. 42 at halftime of the Suns, New York Nets game.

Nothing stood out more the rare public presence of Hall of Famer Connie Hawkins, a Suns Ring of Honor member who once had his retired No. 42 hanging ... and throwback jerseys and logos.

Hawkins was the first superstar sports figure in Phoenix, taking a new club and making it a contender. His jersey number, 42, was retired by the Suns and he was inducted into the Basketball Hall ...