No single day can turn around a franchise like the NBA Draft. Phoenix knows this as well as any team, having seen players like Shawn Marion, Amar’e Stoudemire, Dan Majerle, Walter Davis and Alvan Adams go from Suns draft pick to multiple-time All-Stars.
This summer holds even more potential for a quick turnaround. Phoenix will likely hold four of the top 35 picks – their own first and second-rounders, Washington’s first-rounder (pending draft lottery results) and Cleveland’s first-round selection.
Striking pay dirt with 29 other teams digging in the same mine of talent is not easy or predictable, of course.