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Re-Drafting Every Suns 1st Round Pick Part 4: 2002-09

By Tim Holstad

Mar 10, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Amare' Stoudemire (1) stretches on the baseline during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 10, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Amare' Stoudemire (1) stretches on the baseline during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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2002, 9th Pick

Who The Suns Took:

Amare Stoudemire, Power Forward, Cypress Creek High School (FL)

Career Stats:

846 GP, 18.9 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 1.2 APG, 53.7% FG

Who The Suns Should Have Taken:

Amare Stoudemire, Power Forward, Cypress Creek High School (FL)

Career Stats:

846 GP, 18.9 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 1.2 APG, 53.7% FG

Amare was the second best player on the Suns throughout the 7 Seconds or Less era. He was an explosive athlete the likes of which we’ve rarely seen. His combo of power, height, and strength made him nearly impossible to guard in his prime. Knee injuries slowed him too soon, but he’s easily the second best player in the draft class trailing just the 1st pick, Yao Ming.

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