What Will The Suns Do at #5?

Victor Oladipo, SG Indiana Jr. (6-4, 213)

I think Oladipo is probably tops on the Suns board, as he is probably the best fit in the draft for them. Oladipo will bring a high motor, potentially elite defender who can create shots at the rim for a team that, aside from Goran Dragic, struggles in that respect. Oladipo will also be the best defender on the team from day one and help turn around a culture and reputation no-defense that Phoenix has had for years.

Ben McLemore, SG Kansas Fr. (6-5, 189)

McLemore is another good fit for the Suns, who have some of the worst wing players in the league, though he wouldn't be as good of a fit as Oladipo simply because McLemore, despite being the better shooter, isn't as good at creating shots at the rim, and area where the Suns really need help. If Oladipo is off the board, then I fully expect McLemore to be the pick.

Otto Porter, SF Georgetown So. (6-9, 198)

The Suns need at small forward is almost as big as their need their need at shooting guard. Jared Dudley is a good NBA player, but not a premium talent like Porter, and their depth is non-existent. Porter does a little bit of everything on the floor, passing, shooting, rebounding, and defending. Porter is as close to a can't miss prospect in this draft and the occasionally risk averse Suns will certainly find that appealing.

Anthony Bennett, PF UNLV Fr. (6-8, 240)

Bennett is an interesting case for the Suns because he has a bigger upside, and perhaps even better present ability than any other forward on the Suns. However, they already have Luis Scola and the Morris twins on the roster, who all fit a similar profile, though without nearly the upside. Bennett is very skilled inside and out, as well as a great athlete with big time upside.

Alex Len, C Maryland So. (7-1, 255)

Based on his words last season, as well as a diminishing play and a tradable contract, I wouldn't be surprised if Marcin Gortat was moved. Even if he isn't, the Suns could see Alex Len as too good to pass up as a potential franchise center down the line. This would be a great situation for Len, who will have a good point guard in Dragic and if Gortat isn't traded, Len will be able to develop without too much pressure.