Delon Wright: Phoenix Suns 2015 Draft Profile
By Gavin Schall
Potential Fit
After last year’s disastrous “point guardians of the galaxy” experiment, it would be a PR nightmare for the Suns to draft yet another point guard.
Yet after moving “He Who Most Not Be Named” and Tyler Ennis at the deadline, the Suns only have two true point guards on the roster and neither of them are of the pass-first variety.
While Wright doesn’t necessarily fit that mold either, he’s more unselfish than either Brandon Knight or Eric Bledsoe and his versatility makes him a perfect fit as the secondary ball handler this offense demands.
At 23, Wright’s age is actually a plus for a Suns team that already has a plethora of developmental talent and wants to mature quickly.
Suns general manager Ryan McDonough likely has some interest in Wright, as he was in attendance for the Utes’ game against Arizona State this January.
On the downside, Phoenix’s most pressing need is certainly in the frontcourt, and while McDonough’s said they’re looking to take the best player available, position could ultimately be the deciding factor.
Additionally, Wright is projected to go at least 10 spots later, in most mock drafts, than the Suns’ 13th pick.
While Phoenix could certainly reach for him, it’d be tough to justify that decision in a draft with a glut of talented point guards expected to be available right around the time the Suns are on the clock.
Ultimately, if McDonough’s convinced that Wright’s hot hand to end the season wasn’t an aberration, the lanky senior is a legitimate prospect. But if he thinks Wright’s shot needs to be completely rebuilt, then he most certainly isn’t.
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