From the moment the Phoenix Suns won the lottery, one thing was for certain: Deandre Ayton was going to be the first overall pick in the draft and the center position was be solidified for up to a decade or more.
But then General Manager Ryan McDonough surprised us all with his trade up from 16 to 10 and his acquisition of “small forward” Mikal Bridges. I put Bridges’ position in quotes because with small forwards T.J. Warren and Josh Jackson already on the roster, there is not a place for all three in the starting lineup at small forward.