The Suns are as fortunate as any non-playoff team can be. They have three first-round picks, including three in the top 28 selections. Phoenix hasn't had that kind of draft wealth since 1988, when they also held three picks in that same range. One of them (Dan Majerle) wound up being an All-Star, fan favorite and Ring of Honor member. Two others (Tim Perry and Andrew Lang) grew with the team before being dealt for a superstar (Charles Barkley).
Just as that long-ago draft did, the current Suns hope this summer will serve as a springboard to better days.