Suns have 6th pick and 32nd pick in 2019 draft.

[Superbone]

Culver is a better free throw shooter than Clarke.

How does he compare as a power forward?

 

[1Sun]

Culver is a better free throw shooter than Clarke.

I know, but at least Clarke is a power forward. Still, Clarke is my second-to-worst case scenario at 6 behind only Culver.

In the poll for worst pick at 6, Culver and Clarke were my two votes.

 

[Mainstreet]

How does he compare as a power forward?

It's hard for me to get excited about drafting a 23 year old power forward that is likely near his ceiling. He has played three seasons of college ball to get where he is today. I like other power forward candidates better.

 

[Superbone]

It's hard for me to get excited about drafting a 23 year old power forward that is likely near his ceiling. He has played three seasons of college ball to get where he is today. I like other power forward candidates better.

Like who?

 

[Mainstreet]

Like who?

I like players like Sekou, Grant Williams and Kabengele over Clarke. The Suns need to get bigger upfront.

 

[Mainstreet]

I know, but at least Clarke is a power forward. Still, Clarke is my second-to-worst case scenario at 6 behind only Culver.

In the poll for worst pick at 6, Culver and Clarke were my two votes.

I think the Suns should expand their horizon beyond the projected top 10-11 players.

 

[AzStevenCal]

It's hard for me to get excited about drafting a 23 year old power forward that is likely near his ceiling. He has played three seasons of college ball to get where he is today. I like other power forward candidates better.

Me too but in fairness, he dominated in college ball and his floor is higher than a lot of these guy's ceilings. The only reason people aren't penciling him in as the 2nd pick (IMO) is due to his less than ideal wingspan. He's not built like Harrell but I expect him to at least be a slightly better version of Montrezl.

 

[1Sun]

Me too but in fairness, he dominated in college ball and his floor is higher than a lot of these guy's ceilings. The only reason people aren't penciling him in as the 2nd pick (IMO) is due to his less than ideal wingspan. He's not built like Harrell but I expect him to at least be a slightly better version of Montrezl.

And that he can't shoot at all from the outside, and that he really didn't show all that much as a prospect until the last half of a season, when opponents were putting all of their attention in the front court on Hachimura and Tillie.

Clarke is a center in a small forward's body.

 

[Chaplin]

I think the Suns should expand their horizon beyond the projected top 10-11 players.

Have you SEEN the list of no-names they’ve already brought in?

 

[Mainstreet]

Have you SEEN the list of no-names they’ve already brought in?

Except for Grant Williams, I think most of those previously brought in will not be drafted.

 

[Mainstreet]

Minnesota reportedly worked out Coby White on Friday.

 

[SirStefan32]

It's hard for me to get excited about drafting a 23 year old power forward that is likely near his ceiling. He has played three seasons of college ball to get where he is today. I like other power forward candidates better.

I haven't really watched much college ball this year, so I have no educated opinion on any prospects. That said, if they draft someone who is developed and can be an actual contributor (even as a bench player), I am fine with it. I am sick of passing on Sabonis to draft Bender and Chriss.

 

[Mainstreet]

I haven't really watched much college ball this year, so I have no educated opinion on any prospects. That said, if they draft someone who is developed and can be an actual contributor (even as a bench player), I am fine with it. I am sick of passing on Sabonis to draft Bender and Chriss.

I understand this sentiment. Still 207 pounds sounds light for a power forward.

 

[1Sun]

I understand this sentiment. Still 207 pounds sounds light for a power forward.

Like I said, Clarke is a center in a small forward's body.

The more we go back and forth on these, the more convinced I am that Hunter needs to be the pick at 6, and if Hunter is not there and we can't trade out of the spot, then we need to take whomever is left between Garland and White.

 

[Mainstreet]

Like I said, Clarke is a center in a small forward's body.

The more we go back and forth on these, the more convinced I am that Hunter needs to be the pick at 6, and if Hunter is not there and we can't trade out of the spot, then we need to take whomever is left between Garland and White.

At least Garland or White would fill a need. I'm open to Hunter but I like other big men better.

 

[Yuma]

At least Garland or White would fill a need. I'm open to Hunter but I like other big men better.

If we could get Hunter, and we are getting a vet PG, I would double up at 32 with another big. This is the year to add size. Seems like not a lot of skills we are wowing about in this draft. There is size, though.

 

[1Sun]

At least Garland or White would fill a need. I'm open to Hunter but I like other big men better.

Who do you like better?

 

[GatorAZ]

Hunter has nice shooting numbers but his release is slow and he has to be set. I don’t see him being a dynamic NBA shooter and his steal/block rate was much worse than Bridges and Villanova. He’s very low ceiling forward.

 

[Mainstreet]

Who do you like better?

That's a tough question because Garland played in only like 5 games last season because of injury. A lot of it is projection. He has this Curry quick twitch but he had more turnovers than assists.

I like White's height and his ability to score. He should be able to improve his playmaking.

I'm leaning towards Garland because he has a higher upside but it's very close.

 

[1Sun]

Hunter has nice shooting numbers but his release is slow and he has to be set. I don’t see him being a dynamic NBA shooter and his steal/block rate was much worse than Bridges and Villanova. He’s very low ceiling forward.

I agree his ceiling is lower than others, but I also think he has a very high floor. In fact, I think Hunter's floor is higher than Culver's ceiling.

 

[1Sun]

That's a tough question because Garland played in only like 5 games last season because of injury. A lot of it is projection. He has this Curry quick twitch but he had more turnovers than assists.

I like White's height and his ability to score. He should be able to improve his assists.

I'm leaning towards Garland because he has a higher upside but it's very close.

I meant which big man do you prefer to Hunter.

That being said, thanks for your take on White and Garland. I am pretty much of the same mindset, but I think that either way we still need to acquire a serviceable veteran point guard to start opposite Booker.

 

[Mainstreet]

I meant which big man do you prefer to Hunter.

That being said, thanks for your take on White and Garland. I am pretty much of the same mindset, but I think that either way we still need to acquire a serviceable veteran point guard to start opposite Booker.

I'm liking Sekou, Grant Williams, Kabengele and Bazley. It would also be nice to draft Ty Jerome with a later pick.

 

[JCSunsfan]

I am sure you are right - but they will be taken after the 10th pick in all likelihood.

You really should not swing for the fences at 6 - We tried that with Bender and Chriss - and look how that turned out.

Many times the safe pick is also the star pick. Nash, Majerle, Booker, even Tatum and Markannen we’re safe picks.

 

[Carolinacacti]

I swing for the fences. If Garland is gone I get Daumboya

 

[Mainstreet]

The Suns appear to have strong interest in Brandon Clarke.

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[Proximo]

The Suns appear to have strong interest in Brandon Clarke.

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Well he probably wouldn’t bust, but I can’t see him ever being anything more than a role player.