Rashad Vaughn: Phoenix Suns 2015 Draft Profile
Conclusion
If the Suns trade down a few picks, Rashad Vaughn could absolutely be in play. Don’t forget that he’s showed the Suns what he can do in draft workouts already and the promise of an elite wing scorer should not be overlooked, especially at age 18.
But with Archie Goodwin, T.J. Warren, Reggie Bullock and (most likely) Brandon Knight on board and in need of playing time, it’s hard to see how bringing another young, raw prospect would help matters.
As general manager Ryan McDonough has said, if they find the right player and there’s positional overlap, then the better player will win out. But that struggle for minutes will be frustrating for whoever loses and likely decrease their trade value in the process. It’s one thing to avoid drafting by need; it’s an entirely different dilemma to create rotational conflicts by reaching for another shooting guard at No. 13.
Right now, Vaughn projects to be selected in the late teens, which seems appropriate based on the contradicting ideals of what he can offer now vs. what he will be able to offer in a few years. If the Phoenix Suns trade down a few spots, Rashad Vaughn could be in play. Otherwise, this would be something of a reach that might even suggest the front office isn’t entirely assured of the Eric Bledsoe-Brandon Knight backcourt for the long-term.
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