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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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1982, 15th Pick

Who The Suns Took:

David Thirdkill, Forward, Bradley

Career Stats:

179 GP, 2.8 PPG, 1.2 RPG, 0.5 APG, 45.7% FG

Who The Suns Should Have Taken:

Paul Pressey, Small Forward/Shooting Guard, Tulsa – Originally taken by the Milwaukee Bucks with the 20th overall pick

Career Stats:

724 GP, 10.6 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 5.1 APG, 48.5% FG

Most people have no idea who David Thirdkill is, and for good reason. He had about as impact-less a career as you can have in the NBA. The 1982 draft was very top-heavy, but there were still a couple of impact players the Suns missed out on. Pressey didn’t have the longest career, and he wasn’t a huge scorer. However, his versatility was incredibly valuable. He could do a little bit of everything, and was a big part of the Milwaukee Bucks’ success in the late 80s.

Ricky Pierce was also an option here.

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