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Re-Drafting Every Suns 1st Rd Pick Pt. 2: 77-88

By Tim Holstad

Dec 14, 2016; Tucson, AZ, USA; Grand Canyon Lopes head coach Dan Majerle calls to his players during the second half against the Arizona Wildcats at McKale Center. Arizona won 64-54. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 14, 2016; Tucson, AZ, USA; Grand Canyon Lopes head coach Dan Majerle calls to his players during the second half against the Arizona Wildcats at McKale Center. Arizona won 64-54. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports /
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1978, 19th Pick

Who The Suns Took:

Marty Byrnes, Small Forward, Syracuse

Career Stats:

263 GP, 5.7 PPG, 2.2 RPG, 1.6 APG, 46.3% FG

Who The Suns Should Have Taken:

Maurice Cheeks, Point Guard, West Texas A&M – Originally taken by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 36th overall pick

Career Stats:

1101 GP, 11.1 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 6.7 APG, 52.3% FG

Marty Byrnes only played 4 seasons in the NBA, and had a markedly unimpressive career. Mo Cheeks had an above-average career in the league, and was one of the better defenders of his time at the point guard position. He also went on to be a moderately successful head coach in the Association as well.

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