ADOT says Suns specialty plate sales have soared during NBA Finals run
Jul 16, 2021, 4:25 AM
(ADOT Photo)
(ADOT Photo)
PHOENIX — Phoenix Suns fans have beefed up their support of the team during its NBA Finals run and that includes personalized license plates.
Sales for the specialty Suns plate netted about $12,000 in June, up about $3,500 from May, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
The plates garnered about $7,000 per month in sales over the previous 10 months.
The Suns began their playoff run in late May and are two wins from their first title in franchise history.
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As with all specialty plates, they cost $25 in an initial application fee and $25 per year to renew.
Almost 70% of all sales of the plates — $17 each — go to Phoenix Suns Charities for youth education and development, college scholarship programs and community development.
Arizona has more than 70 specialty plates.
Game 5 of the NBA Finals is on Saturday at 6 p.m. at Phoenix Suns Arena. Catch all the Finals action on 98.7 FM Arizona’s Sports Station.
