An Aztec Death Stone is on the back of the jersey, an "homage to fearless warriors even in the face of death." The shorts feature purple trim, the Suns basketball logo, and jaguar armor.

Phoenix said it is working on a uniform concept based on ancient Aztec symbolism. The team released designs of the jerseys on Thursday on its web site.

According to Aztec oral tradition, the people of that early Americas empire originated from a land called Aztlan — and some scholars believe that Aztlan was Arizona. There are interesting similarities ...

This sacred ritual, celebrated at the end of each 52-year cycle, marked the rebirth of the sun and the perpetuation of the cosmic cycles that gave rhythm to Aztec life.” Louis Moinet Fuego Nuevo ...

The Suns revealed the concept was based on ancient Aztec symbolism and asked fans to weigh in on the design. The design features a triangular Aztec Sun Stone on the chest within the “PHX” logo.