Star names make the NBA go 'round, but their mega-wattage shouldn't prevent us from pouring one out every now and then for those having critical impacts without the same marquee recognition.

Known as the decade of the greatest parity in NBA history with eight different teams winning NBA championships, the 1970s era was also a transformative and dynamic decade that featured dominant centers and athletic players.

However, there are other Suns players who have made significant contributions over the years but have still not been recognized accordingly. Bleacher Report's Dan Favale feels Sun