"DESERT HEAT” How acquired: Obtained from Cleveland on 2/25/88 with Mark West, Tyrone Corbin and draft picks for Larry Nance, Mike Sanders and a draft pick. In just four full seasons with Phoenix, Kevin Johnson has demonstrated that he is the heart and soul of the Suns. In fact, in a Playoff game against Portland in 1991-92, Johnson, sensing his team's desperation, scored 18 straight points at one juncture in the second half. "KJ" finished the season second in the NBA in assists while averaging 19.3 points per game. Johnson has been solid ever since his acquisition. In his first season with Phoenix, Kevin was named the 1989 NBA Most Improved Player as he set five club records. On October 21, 1992, Johnson will have his jersey retired by the University of California, where KJ is Cal's all-time leader in scoring, assists and steals. "To have my jersey retired is extremely humbling," Johnson said. "KJ" has been humbling opposing point guards for four seasons, with no sign of letting up. This "Desert Heat" star should turn the temperature even higher on opponents in 1992-93 with new teammate Charles Barkley.