John Voita is the Managing Editor of Bright Side of the Sun, co-host of the Suns JAM Session Podcast, and has been a credentialed member of the Phoenix media since 2023.
Picking at 52 puts the Phoenix Suns in an intriguing spot. As they look to rework the roster, this might not be a “best player available” situation. It might be about filling a need, and in the second round, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Sometimes, drafting for fit outweighs swinging for upside, especially when the player likely won’t crack the rotation right away.