Lucas Johnson

Lucas Johnson

Joined: Apr 20, 2016

Regent University graduate with a B.A. in History. Girl Dad. The Sixer Sense contributor and Washington Commanders contributor for NFL Spin Zone. Co-Host of The Sixer Sense and 13 Rings Podcasts Past writing experience includes The Sixer Sense, PopGates, and Rotoden, while also being former Co-Site Expert for Valley of the Suns and Co-Site Expert for The Sixer Sense. Former host of the Dribble Chat Podcast and Minnesota Timberwolves/Phoenix Suns contributor for The Lead Sports Media.

US basketball player LiAngelo Ball takes part in his first training session in Prienai, Lithuania, where he will play for the Vytautas club on January 5, 2018.Basketball-crazed Lithuania welcomed LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball, the two youngest sons of flamboyant Los Angeles entrepreneur LaVar Ball who recently made headlines due to a feud with US President Donald Trump. / AFP PHOTO / Petras Malukas (Photo credit should read PETRAS MALUKAS/AFP/Getty Images)

Phoenix Suns interviewed LiAngelo Ball at pre-draft workout

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 8: Thomas Bryant #31 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on February 8, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Phoenix Suns should trade the 59th pick to the Los Angeles Lakers

PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 28: Boban Marjanovic #51 of the LA Clippers handles the ball against the Phoenix Suns on March 28, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

Phoenix Suns could trade up for the 13th pick of the draft

Phoenix Suns Josh Jackson (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

Josh Jackson’s All-Rookie second team selection is only the first step

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 15: NBA TV Analyst, Isiah Thomas interviews Josh Jackson #20 of the Phoenix Suns and General Manager of the Phoenix Suns, Ryan McDonough after getting the number one pick in the 2018 NBA Draft during the NBA Draft Lottery on May 15, 2018 at The Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Phoenix Suns shouldn’t trade the first pick of the draft

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 16: A shot of the final board during the 2017 NBA Draft Lottery at the New York Hilton in New York, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Michael J. LeBrecht II/NBAE via Getty Images)

Phoenix Suns should trade up in the draft with the Philadelphia 76ers

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK- MARCH 8: Marquese Chriss #0 of the Phoenix Suns looks on in the locker room prior to the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 8, 2018 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch Sr./NBAE via Getty Images)

Phoenix Suns: Drafting Deandre Ayton makes Marquese Chriss expendable

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 15: General Manager of the Phoenix Suns, Ryan McDonough talks to the media after getting the number one pick in the 2018 NBA Draft during the NBA Draft Lottery on May 15, 2018 at The Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)

Phoenix Suns need to draft a point guard with the 16th pick

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 3: Michael Beasley

Former Phoenix Suns free agent rankings: Big men

PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 15: Seth Curry

Former Phoenix Suns free agent rankings: Wings

MIAMI, FL - MARCH 5: Elfrid Payton

Phoenix Suns should let Elfrid Payton walk this summer

Nick Calathes of Panathinaikos Superfoods Athens in action during the Turkish Airlines Euroleague Play Offs Game 4 between Real Madrid v Panathinaikos Superfoods Athens at Wizink Center on April 27, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by COOLMedia/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Nick Calathes shouldn’t be on the Phoenix Suns radar

SACRAMENTO, CA - FEBRUARY 8: Isaiah Thomas

Former Phoenix Suns free agent rankings: Playmakers

PHOENIX, AZ - JANUARY 18: Isaiah Thomas

Phoenix Suns: Isaiah Thomas is worth the risk

PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 6: Dragan Bender

Phoenix Suns top five players of the month: Role players get to shine

MEMPHIS, TN - JANUARY 29: Tyreke Evans #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies handles the ball against the Phoenix Suns on January 29, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Phoenix Suns need Tyreke Evans as their starting point guard