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Suns 5-On-5: Looking Ahead To The 2015 NBA Draft

By Gerald Bourguet

Mar 28, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Devin Booker (1) shoots over Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Jerian Grant (22) during the first half in the finals of the midwest regional of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 28, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Devin Booker (1) shoots over Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Jerian Grant (22) during the first half in the finals of the midwest regional of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 4, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Frank Kaminsky (44) looses control of the ball between Kentucky Wildcats forward Trey Lyles (41) and Karl-Anthony Towns (12) in the second half of the 2015 NCAA Men’s Division I Championship semi-final game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Among the power forward prospects in this year’s draft, which one would you like to see the Suns take?

Scott Chasen (@SChasenKU):  If Myles Turner is still on the board, I like his potential in the NBA. There seems to be some question as to whether or not he can play the four, but when it comes down to it, he’s a big man whose biggest strengths include shot blocking and perimeter shooting — if he hits his potential, he’ll be scary. I actually wrote about Turner as a prospect here, if you’re interested in reading more.

Spencer Hann (@spencer_hann):  I’ve said it before and I will say it again, Frank Kaminsky would be an EXCELLENT choice for the Suns. He would be able to spread the floor in ways not seen since Channing Frye wore the purple and orange. Not only that, Kaminsky would automatically become the Suns’ best post player and a threat in transition at a legit 7’0″. The former Badger is the way to go.

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Gavin Schall (@GavinSchall):  Frank The Tank! College Basketball’s National Player of the Year, who outplayed the top two prospects in the draft over his final two college games, and there are still doubts over his legitimacy as a lottery pick? Kaminsky who shot 42 percent from beyond the arc his senior year and projects as the perfect (and much needed) replacement for Channing Frye.

Kaminsky’s excellent footwork and comfort handling the ball make it unlikely he’ll suddenly forget how to score at the pro level, and combined with his shot blocking prowess, Kaminsky is the best the Suns can hope for at 13.

Mark Harris (@Harris_Mark7):  Trey Lyles is an interesting prospect out of Kentucky. Whenever he played for the Wildcats, he always jumped off the screen as an instant play maker. He was a decent scorer, and with his 6’10” frame he will definitely be able to grab some rebounds. Additionally, we did not get to see his true greatness because he was surrounded by other NBA first rounders on that Kentucky team. If he was on basically any other college team he would have put up great numbers. Basically, Lyles is bursting with potential.

Eric Saar (@Eric_Saar):  Right now I’m leaning toward Bobby Portis among the power forwards. He gives the Suns what they need: a big body down low to bang with the big boys, hustle, grab rebounds, etc. In mock drafts he’s falling past the Suns pick at 14, closer to the 18-20 range, but if he’s the right fit, then it will be worth it to reach for him.

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