Alex Len, C Maryland (5)
In a vacuum I like this pick, Alex Len is big, skilled, athletic center who is good on both offense and defense. Marcin Gortat isn't long for Phoenix and could be traded this summer. Len, who is coming of a stress fracture, also fits nicely in Phoenix because the Suns have the best medical staff in the league. However, the Suns still have a massive hole at shooting guard and with Ben McLemore still available, I am not a big fan of passing on an elite talent at a big position of need.
Archie Goodwin, SG Kentucky (29)
The Suns have blown the last couple of drafts by taking "safe" prospects, how turned out to just not be very good. However, with the Len pick and then Goodwin, it's clear the Suns have a different philosophy in the draft. Goodwin is very talented, especially getting to the rim, however he needs to play more under control and fix his jumper. Goodwin is one of the youngest players in this draft and has big-time upside.
Second Round
Alex Oriahki, C Missouri (57)
At 57 in the draft you can't really question any pick, but I actually really like Oriahki here for the Suns. He isn't super skilled of athletic, but Oriahki is big, strong, tough, and physical. He is exactly the kind of end of the bench and practice player this team needs to toughen them up some. Don't expect much playing time however.
Projected Rotation
PG: Goran Dragic/Kendall Marshall
SG: Shannon Brown/Archie Goodwin
SF: Jared Dudley/Marcus Morris
PF: Luis Scola/Markieff Morris
C: Marcin Gortat/Alex Len
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