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Sam Dekker: Phoenix Suns 2015 Draft Profile

By Spencer Hann

Apr 4, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Sam Dekker (15) celebrates with fans after defeating the Kentucky Wildcats in the 2015 NCAA Men's Division I Championship semi-final game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Sam Dekker (15) celebrates with fans after defeating the Kentucky Wildcats in the 2015 NCAA Men's Division I Championship semi-final game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 28, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Sam Dekker (15) speaks with forward Frank Kaminsky (44) against Arizona Wildcats during the second half in the finals of the west regional of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports /

Potential Fit

There is absolutely no question, Dekker would be an excellent fit on this Suns team. His ability to run the floor and move so well at his size make him tailor-made for the offense that Phoenix employs. Not only that, Dekker would finally give the Suns some MUCH NEEDED size in their lineup without sacrificing any athleticism.

Phoenix could run out a lineup of Eric Bledsoe, Dekker, the Morrii and Alex Len (assuming Brandon Knight is resting or did not re-sign with the Suns in this scenario), with not a single player — besides Bledsoe — under 6’8″. More importantly, not a single player would be playing out of position with Dekker’s ability to play the 2-guard.

Fortunately, there is a chance for Suns fans that this scenario plays out. Dekker could potentially fall to them at the 13th pick, a situation where the only way they shouldn’t take him is if his Badger teammate, Frank Kaminsky, is still available.

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