Solidifying future roles for Dragan Bender and Marquese Chriss needs to happen now

After being the first team to select two players at the same position in the lottery since Timberwolves general manager David Kahn puzzlingly went with point guards Ricky Rubio and Jonny Flynn with consecutive picks in the top six, seven years later the Phoenix Suns pulled off a similar maneuver.

Not only did Suns general manager Ryan McDonough draft Dragan Bender at No. 4, but he moved back into the No. 8 slot to obtain a hyperactive big with potential named Marquese Chriss.

However, after two seasons together playing the same position, it’s time for Phoenix to make a firm decision on what to do with these 20-year-old big men. Whether it is moving on from one or keeping both for…