WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSDoug Haller and Scott Bordow talk about Suns pick Josh Jackson | 1:24
Josh Jackson brings athleticism and defense and Haller and Bordow talk fit and excitement from Talking Stick Arena. Patrick Breen/azcentral.com
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSPhoenix Suns select Josh Jackson with No. 4 pick in NBA draft | 0:52
The Phoenix Suns selected Kansas SF Josh Jackson with the No. 4 pick in the NBA draft. Wochit
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSShot Clock: Searching for intangibles in NBA draft prospects | 1:56
azcentral sports’ Greg Moore and Mark Faller discuss the mental readiness of young athletes stepping into the NBA and an underrated player in Thursday’s NBA draft.
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSRyan McDonough addresses trade rumors | 0:28
Suns GM Ryan McDonough addresses trade rumors surrounding his team and the No. 4 NBA draft pick.
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSShot Clock: Lakers and Lonzo Ball proposal possibly fizzling out? | 1:54
Sarah McLellan and Dan Bickley talk Lakers and potential trades with the Suns involving Lonzo Ball, and which golfers to watch at the U.S. Open.
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSGonzaga’s Zach Collins talks Suns workout | 1:42
Zach Collins, from Gonzaga, discusses his performance in the Suns’ pre-draft workout, Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Scott Bordow/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSSuns Assistant GM Pat Connelly describes Zach Collins’ workout | 1:30
Phoenix Suns Assistant GM Pat Connelly describes Zach Collins’ pre-draft workout, Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Scott Bordow/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSNBA Finals: Cavs avoid sweep with historic performance | 0:54
The Cleveland Cavaliers needed an all-time performance to beat the Golden State Warriors and force a Game 5. USA TODAY Sports
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSJordan Bell talks Phoenix Suns pre-draft workout | 2:21
Oregon’s Jordan Bell talks about his pre-draft workout with the Phoenix Suns, June 9, 2017. Andrew Vailliencourt/azcentral sports Wochit
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSSuns Assistant GM Pat Connelly talks Jordan Bell, pre-draft workouts | 1:52
Phoenix Suns Assistant GM Pat Connelly talks about his impressions of Jordan Bell from the pre-draft workouts, June 9, 2017. Andrew Vailliencourt/azcentral sports Wochit
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSPhoenix Suns’ three-minute run workout | 2:51
Phoenix Suns prospects do a three-minute run during a pre-NBA draft workout, with Oregon’s Jordan Bell leading the way, June 9, 2017. Scott Bordow/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSTim Kempton Jr. at Suns workout | 0:58
Tim Kempton Jr., from Lehigh University, talks about his Phoenix Suns pre-draft workout, June 9, 2017. Scott Bordow/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSAndrew White III talks Suns pre-draft workout | 2:22
Andrew White III talks about his pre-draft workout with the Suns, June 9, 2017. Andrew Vailliencourt/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSSuns Assistant GM talks Tim Kempton Jr., Andrew White III | 1:30
Suns Assistant GM Pat Connelly discusses Tim Kempton Jr. and Andrew White III during a pre-draft workout, June 9, 2017. Andrew Vailliencourt/azcentral sports Wochit
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSShot Clock: Lakers thinking Josh Jackson? | 1:58
azcentral sports’ Jay Dieffenbach and Scott Bordow discuss the upcoming NBA draft and the drama surrounding the Lakers’ pick. Could they pass on Lonzo Ball?
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSShot Clock: Nice shot, KD, but LeBron’s still best | 1:58
azcentral sports’ Jay Dieffenbach and Dan Bickley discuss Kevin Durant vs. LeBron James and the shaky status of Diamondbacks pitcher Patrick Corbin.
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSDillon Brooks breaks down his Suns workout | 1:31
Oregon’s Dillon Brooks discusses working out for the Phoenix Suns on June 7, 2017.
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSParadise Valley’s Paul Watson on Suns workout | 1:06
Former Paradise Valley star Paul Watson talks about working out for the Phoenix Suns on June 7, 2017.
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSSuns Assistant GM breaks down Wednesday workout | 1:19
Pat Connelly discusses the Phoenix Suns’ workout on Wednesday, June 7, 2017.
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSMalik Monk breaks down his Suns workout | 0:41
Kentucky’s Malik Monk discusses his fit with the Suns after his workout on June 6, 2017.
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSSuns assistant GM on Malik Monk’s workout | 0:22
Pat Connelly discusses Malik Monk’s shooting performance at the Kentucky guard’s workout on June 6, 2017.
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSMalik Monk runs 3-minute drill at Suns workout | 2:59
Watch Kentucky’s Malik Monk runs the -3 minute drill at the end of his workout with the Suns on June 6, 2017.
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSSemi Ojeleye, forward from SMU, on Suns’ workout | 0:35
Semi Ojeleye discusses the Phoenix Suns pre-draft workout on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Taking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. By Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSLuke Kornet, center from Vanderbilt, on Suns’ workout | 1:00
Luke Kornet discusses the Phoenix Suns’ workout on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Taking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. By Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSKennedy Meeks, center from North Carolina, on Suns’ workout | 0:49
Kennedy Meeks discusses the Phoenix Suns’ workout on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Taking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. By Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSKobi Simmons, guard from Arizona, during the Phoenix Suns pre-draft workout | 0:51
Kobi Simmons, a guard from Arizona, talks during the Phoenix Suns pre-draft workout on Monday, May 29, 2017 at Taking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSVillanova’s Josh Hart at the Phoenix Suns pre-draft workout | 0:41
Josh Hart, a guard from Villanova, talks about being part of the Phoenix Suns pre-draft workout on Monday, May 29, 2017 at Taking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSShot Clock: Lonzo Ball can’t blame dad for this one | 1:53
azcentral sports’ Jay Dieffenbach and Doug Haller discuss Lonzo Ball skipping a Celtics workout and a dark-horse pick for the Suns at No. 4.
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSShot Clock: Suns, don’t worry, take Josh Jackson | 1:59
azcentral sports’ Jay Dieffenbach and JJ Hensley discuss the Suns draft as well as ‘The Bartender,’ the key reliever for the Diamondbacks.
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSShot Clock: Lottery therapy; ASU’s starting QB? | 2:02
azcentral sports’ Jay Dieffenbach and Doug Haller discuss the NBA lottery and the ASU football quarterback situation.
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSDoug Haller and Dan Bickley recap Suns’ misfortune in NBA draft lottery | 2:28
azcentral sports’ Doug Haller and Dan Bickley discuss Tuesday’s NBA draft lottery, in which the Suns fell to the No. 4 overall pick, at Talking Stick Resort Arena. David Kadlubowski/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSSuns GM McDonough: ‘A little bit of disappointment’ but odds favored No. 4 | 1:33
Suns General Manager Ryan McDonough discusses the Suns earning the No. 4 overall selection in next month’s draft at the team’s NBA draft lottery party at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Tuesday. David Kadlubowski/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSShot Clock: Suns fight AZ’s bad lottery luck | 2:09
azcentral sports’ Jay Dieffenbach and Dan Bickley talk NBA lottery picks and a team that might be eyeing the Diamondbacks’ Zack Greinke.
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSWhat can Suns expect with top-five pick? | 1:36
With a top-five pick and five players with star potential, the Suns are in a good place. But how has each selection shown success? Wochit
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSDevin Booker surprises young fan with trip to NBA draft lottery | 0:59
Suns star guard Devin Booker went to Navarrete Elementary School to surprise student Noah Smith with a trip to the NBA draft lottery in New York City on Friday. Patrick Breen/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSLakers say LaVar Ball won’t influence decision on Lonzo | 0:39
LaVar Ball won’t affect whether the Lakers select his son Lonzo in the upcoming NBA draft, Lakers president Magic Johnson told ESPN’s Jeff Goodman. Time_Sports
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSLaVar Ball’s shoe line has poor first week of sales | 1:17
Lonzo Ball’s signature shoes garnered a lot of attention when they were first released. But the sales numbers suggest the sneakers aren’t selling as well as the Big Baller Brand would like. USA TODAY Sports
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSSuns look to emulate Warriors, Thunder in rebuild | 1:18
As the Suns look to rebuild through the NBA draft, they are looking to Golden State and Oklahoma City as examples of how to do it right. Wochit
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSShot Clock: Ex-Suns player Isaiah Thomas shines | 1:50
azcentral sports’ Jay Dieffenbach and Doug Haller discuss how Boston Celtics’ Isaiah Thomas has become one of the best players in the NBA and who the Suns want in the NBA draft.
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSShot Clock: Is the NBA draft lottery rigged? | 1:57
azcentral sports’ Jay Dieffenbach and Dan Bickley talk about the possibility of the NBA draft lottery is rigged and an updated on Cardinals linebacker Daryl Washington on Friday. Diana Payan/azcentral
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSShot Clock: Rockets sizzle, D-Backs fizzle? | 1:49
azcentral sports’ Jay Dieffenbach and Dan Bickley discuss the Rockets’ explosion against the Spurs and a possible pitching implosion for the Diamondbacks.
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSNBA mock drafts: Popular picks for Phoenix Suns | 1:01
The Suns are guaranteed to have a Top 5 NBA draft pick. Here are some players they could take.
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSShot Clock: Kevin Durant closer to a ring | 1:50
azcentral sports’ Jay Dieffenbach and Dan Bickley discuss Kevin Durant and the Warriors as well as Zack Greinke’s start against the Padres.
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSFamiliar faces: Notable former Suns in NBA playoffs | 1:02
Several former Phoenix Suns players are in the NBA playoffs. Wochit
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSNotable Suns player salaries for 2017-18 | 1:11
Take a look at the Suns players that have guaranteed contracts for next season. Wochit
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSSuns coach Watson wraps up season at press conference | 0:56
Suns coach Earl Watson takes questions from the press at an end-of-season gathering at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. Tom Tingle/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSDevin Booker: ‘I want to be a winner’ | 1:11
Suns guard Devin Booker discusses the 2016-17 season and how his team can improve throughout the offseason on Wednesday at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Video by Tom Tingle/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSDoug Haller wraps up Suns’ 2016-17 season | 2:05
Doug Haller sums up interviews with Phoenix Suns management and players at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. || Tom Tingle/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSTop 5 Devin Booker moments of 2016-17 season | 1:29
Breaking down the top five moments in Suns guard Devin Booker’s season. Wochit
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSShot Clock: NBA MVP and surprising D-Backs | 1:49
Jay Dieffenbach and Dan Bickley disagree on the NBA MVP and share their thoughts on the D-Backs’ hot start.
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WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSDevin Booker on his 70-point night | 1:40
Suns guard Devin Booker discusses his 70-point game against the Boston Celtics.
Maurice Moton writes: “Josh Jackson could’ve been the best draft pick on some big boards. The Suns may have dropped to No. 4 in the lottery, but the team still acquired a game-changer without having to trade up. Immediately, the Kansas product will elevate play in the frontcourt at small forward.”
Nicholas Goss writes: “The Suns needed to add a versatile perimeter defender, and Kansas’ Josh Jackson fits the bill. He might be the most NBA-ready defender in the draft, and he’ll bring much-needed toughness and leadership to a young Phoenix roster. Jackson also posted 13 double-doubles last season, the most ever by a Kansas freshman. Phoenix certainly is building a talented roster with recent high draft picks.”
Andrew Sharp writes: “I love the Suns’ young core, and Josh Jackson is the perfect addition. Granted, I spent most of this week worried that Ryan McDonough would make an impulsive move to flip No. 4 for someone like LaMarcus Aldridge, but that doesn’t matter anymore. They were also flirting with Porzingis for the past 48 hours, but that’s not important. What’s important is that we made it. Devin Booker and Eric Bledsoe can do the scoring and Josh Jackson can maul people. The Suns are too young to win more than 30–ish games next year, but a) this is a wonderful nucleus for the next five years, and b) those 30 wins will be awesome.”
Ricky O’Donnell writes: “Josh Jackson is a great fit for Phoenix. He gives the team the defensive presence on the wing it badly needed while also providing unselfish playmaking ability on the offensive end.”
Jordan Schultz writes: “Josh Jackson is my favorite player in the draft. The fact that he fell into Phoenix’s lap at No. 4 is a gift. He is a nasty, defensive edge setter who will rebound and guard multiple spots. The Suns have a rising superstar in Devin Booker, whom Jackson will blend well with because he won’t be asked to score. As he improves his perimeter game, the Kawhi Leonard comparisons will only continue. Meanwhile, Davon Reed wasn’t the best player on the board, but he’s a classic 3-and-D guy who can fill a role off the bench immediately. He connected on 40 percent from three as a senior last year, while earning first-team ACC Defensive honors – hence the 7-foot wingspan. The Suns are thrilled to get him.”
Adi Joseph writes: “Second on our draft big board, Jackson has an incredible mix of motor and athleticism that allows him to be everywhere. He’ll immediately be an improvement on the Suns’ awful defense, and that should allow him to complement Devin Booker quite nicely. The Suns could have targeted a point guard, but they instead made the smart decision to stick with best available player.”
Adam Fromal writes: “With Devin Booker, Marquese Chriss and Dragan Bender patrolling the court in the desert, the Phoenix Suns needed two things above all else: perimeter defense and a capable wing. T.J. Warren is promising, but he’s not the centerpiece they need at small forward, and he’s certainly not a point-preventing stalwart. Josh Jackson is.”
Jonathan Tjarks writes: “No player at the top of the draft had more rumors circling around them than Jackson, but he wound up going exactly where people expected at the start of the process. Jackson is a perfect fit next to Devin Booker in Phoenix, since he can take the tougher assignment on the perimeter, while Booker’s ability to space the floor will allow Jackson, who has a wonky-looking 3-point shot, to slash to the rim. While Jackson played as a small-ball power forward at Kansas, he will probably play more on the perimeter with the Suns, since they drafted Marquese Chriss and Dragan Bender in the lottery last season. Phoenix has a lot of interesting young players; now it’s time for them to start winning games.”
Sam Vecenie writes: “This is an absolutely perfect mesh of talent and fit for Phoenix. Jackson gives them an explosive athlete, high-level defender and elite level competitor to pair with Devin Booker on the wing. It’s hard to imagine a better way for them to utilize their selection here than picking up the No. 3 overall player in this draft in Jackson. This is a home run.”
Adi Joseph writes: “A prolific 3-point shooter, Reed was expected to be picked lower but has the size to develop into a solid role player. The questions are about his athleticism and upside.”
Adam Fromal writes: “Can you say reach? That applies in two different ways. First, we’re referring to Davon Reed’s wingspan, since the 6’6” shooting guard has arms that stretch out a full seven feet. He’s huge for the position, and that should aid him as he attempts to continue the breakout he began while playing out his senior year for the Miami Hurricanes. But this pick is also a draft reach, since Reed entered the night as a fringe second-rounder with three-and-D potential but few tangible results to fall back upon. “
Sam Vecenie writes: “The Suns certainly could use more help on the wing, and Reed will provide a 3-and-D weapon for Phoenix. It’s a bit of a reach, especially with others who were on the board, but he has a shot to stick.”
Adi Joseph writes: “Peters is a polished, smart, skilled power forward who tore up mid-major opponents. Can it translate? He might be a better all-arond player than Tyler Lydon, who was selected 30 spots earlier.”
Adam Fromal writes: “Kudos to the Phoenix Suns for ending Alec Peters’ draft slide, as the small forward slipped from fringe first-round consideration to the back end of the second round. Why? Presumably because he’s only got 232 pounds on his 6’9″ frame and will consistently be bullied around by bigger players. Peters is a solid rebounder who can space the floor with a three-point jumper, but he should see far more of the weight room than the court during his rookie season in the desert.”
Sam Vecenie writes: “Peters is a knockdown shooter who can hopefully grow into becoming a stretch-4 in today’s NBA. He’ll need to find someone to guard, but he’s fine here.”