The Draft Lottery
After a disappointing NBA Play-offs especially for Phoenix & Dallas fans at least Phoenix has something to look forward to in the off-season. Perhaps more so than other teams because of the projected #4 pick coming to them to satisfy the Joe Johnson trade. However, at this point Joe Johnson would have come in more handy than the #4 versus San Antonio.
Some of the players Phoenix will take a hard look at are:
Yi Jianlian 7-0 242 PF China 1984Some say he is the 3rd best player in this draft. Will teams know this before Phoenix picks? Phoenix may very well take a risk on him if they decide to keep the pick and draft him based on his skill set that seems to fit Phoenix's style well.
Al Horford 6-9 245 PF Florida Jr.The only reason he may not be taken by Phoenix is his due to his playing style. The pros are he has an NBA ready body, but most of his moves are back-to-the-basket - which Phoenix would prefer not to play.
Brandan Wright 6-10 210 PF UNC Fr.Can he run? Maybe, but some mocks have him very high others at around #9. Interesting note is that none of the mocks have him going to Phoenix at #4.
Joakim Noah 6-11 230 PF Florida Jr.Shot blocker and interesting prospect. Noah could fit well if he accepts a certain role, but in the end the questions is will Phoenix keep the pick?
Not the Suns year, Atlanta gets the #3 and keeps its pick. All Suns fans can hope for is another Atlanta season in shambles. One positive for Suns fans is that the pick wasn't #1 or #2
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