Suns regret in drafting Khaman Maluach grows as picks they passed on break out

Khaman Maluach, Phoenix Suns | Chris Coduto/GettyImagesThe Phoenix Suns got back their own 2025 first-round pick and used it on Duke center Khaman Maluach. As the players they passed on continue to break out, the decision looks increasingly questionable -- and their regret is growing.

Some teams learn to regret their draft picks right away as they reach for a player who never should have been in consideration at their draft slot. The San Antonio Spurs did that with Josh Primo a few years back; the Brooklyn Nets likely did that this year with BYU point forward Egor Demin. The Suns didn't commit that mistake.

Khaman Maluach was a top prospect throughout the entire draft cycle. He played real…