We now have official confirmation of the Valley Suns’ jersey design.
It’s been something that, when first revealed, struck us as odd. An advertisement on the left shoulder of NBA jerseys? What is this? NASCAR? But as time has progressed, it has become commonplace, and truthfully, I don’t think about it much. Unless the sponsor is something that brings a chuckle, like Bumble on the Clippers.
The Phoenix Suns have partnered with PayPal as their jersey sponsor since the idea was introduced in 2017. This year, the jerseys feature an updated PayPal logo, replacing the familiar double “P” design with the sleek, simplified “PayPal” name.
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It’s not just the big league teams that have jersey partnerships. G League affiliates do as well. In an official release on Wednesday, the Valley Suns announced that Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona is their official jersey sponsor:
The official statement:
The Valley Suns, the NBA G League affiliate of the Phoenix Suns, today announced Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona (GCNA), a local nonprofit organization dedicated to ending poverty through the power of work, as the team’s official jersey patch partner. The multiyear partnership will tip off with a donation drive at Goodwill stores throughout the Valley.
“Partnering with an organization that is committed to making such a positive impact in our community is the perfect fit to be featured on the Valley Suns jersey,” said Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury and Valley Suns Chief Executive Officer Josh Bartelstein. “Goodwill has been an incredible partner to the Suns and Mercury, and we’re excited to extend our partnership to include the Valley Suns.”
As part of the Valley Suns partnership, fans can now donate a bag or box of gently used items to select Goodwill stores throughout the Valley by Wednesday, October 16 to receive two free tickets to the Valley Suns home opener on November 11 at 7 p.m. at Mullett Arena against the Stockton Kings.* More information available here.
“We are thrilled to partner with another community-driven organization like the Valley Suns,” said GCNA President and Chief Executive Officer Tim O’Neal. “Through our partnerships with the Suns and Mercury, we’ve seen that basketball fans in Arizona are not only passionate about their teams, but also about their community. We look forward to working with the Valley Suns and their fans to continue our mission of empowering individuals, strengthening families and building stronger communities.”
The GCNA logo will be featured on the left shoulder of the Valley Suns home and away jerseys. The team will make its debut in black and white jerseys for the 2024-25 season which is customary for an NBA G League expansion team.
The statement release also confirmed what we previously discussed on Bright Side: the look of the Valley Suns jerseys. It revealed how the Goodwill logo will appear on both the home and away sets, a design that had been leaked last month on NBA2K25.
new patch partner just dropped
Valley Suns x @GoodwillAZ pic.twitter.com/VMnwT8feEE
— Valley Suns (@GLeagueSuns) October 2, 2024
Will these be the final version of the jerseys for years to come? Well, as the statement nores above, “The team will make its debut in black and white jerseys for the 2024-25 season which is customary for an NBA G League expansion team.” So my guess is no.
Fun Fact: Arizona is home to an impressive 103 Goodwill locations, each playing a vital role in supporting local communities through job training, employment placement services, and sustainability efforts. These locations not only serve as retail spaces but also as hubs for community growth and environmental impact, helping countless individuals find work and repurpose goods that might otherwise go to waste.