The Phoenix Suns surprised players with a video of their family members announcing their names for the starting lineup
- Family members of Phoenix Suns players announced their names for the starting lineup in a video.
- The move seemed to catch players by surprise, and they expressed delight on the court as the video progressed.
The Phoenix Suns created a touching moment on Tuesday by surprising players with videos of their family announcing their names for the starting lineup.
The video caught players off-guard — second-year center Deandre Ayton looked around in confusion as he heard his name from a young girl's voice.
As the out-of-the-ordinary introductions progressed, players beamed while their teammates supported them.
Take a look at the video below:
The move was the latest attempt by an NBA team to try to bring an enhanced atmosphere and sense of home-court advantage to the Disney bubble. Players entered the bubble starting July 7 and have not been allowed any visitors since then, which means they've been without their families for more than a month. Families and guests won't be allowed to join or visit until after the first round of playoffs, which will come later this month.
The video was met with widespread approval in the sports world.
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