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Phoenix Suns: 5 Draft Options At No. 34

By Gerald Bourguet

Jan 17, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Oregon State Beavers guard Gary Payton II (1) dribbles the ball during the first half against the Utah Utes at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 17, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Oregon State Beavers guard Gary Payton II (1) dribbles the ball during the first half against the Utah Utes at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /
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Assuming the Phoenix Suns keep the 34th overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, here’s a look at five prospects they should consider selecting.

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Jan 17, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Oregon State Beavers guard Gary Payton II (1) dribbles the ball during the first half against the Utah Utes at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

On the eve of the 2016 NBA Draft, the Phoenix Suns have plenty of options. Aside from owning four picks in the top-34, general manager Ryan McDonough has a bevy of upcoming free agents, disgruntled stars on other teams and possible trade packages to sift through this summer.

With a collection of young but movable assets, the Suns have a ton of flexibility to make a move in any direction. Navigating such open waters may prove to be impossible if the goal is a one-year turnaround, but with three first round picks to work with, McDonough has weapons at his disposal.

Assuming that packaging some or all of those picks to land a franchise player becomes impossible,  however, what should the Suns actually do with their draft picks this year?

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In the weeks leading up to the draft, we’ve taken a look at each selection the Suns own and laid out the top prospects at each spot. To round things out, here’s a look at the five best draft options for the Phoenix Suns with the 34th overall pick, which will ignore any any all prospects already mentioned at No. 28.

Honorable Mentions:

  • Zhou Qi:  A massive 7’2″ draft-and-stash prospect who was already an option on our top five prospects for the No. 28 pick.
  • Petr Cornelie:  A lanky 6’11” stretch-4 who would be another draft-and-stash candidate and already appeared in our piece on the No. 28 pick.
  • Juan Hernangomez:  Another terrific stretch-4 option for the Suns at No. 28 who is highly unlikely to drop all the way to No. 34.

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