What Should The Phoenix Suns Expect From The No. 14 Pick?

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Adreian Payne (Michigan State):

Mar 30, 2014; New York, NY, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Adreian Payne (5) reacts after a three pointer against the Connecticut Huskies during the second half in the finals of the east regional of the 2014 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship tournament at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

In my opinion, Adreian Payne could be the most overlooked player in this draft and he has massive potential as a steal if he’s still on the board by the time Phoenix’s first round pick is up. Payne averaged 16.4 points, 7.3 rebounds and 0.9 blocks per game while shooting 50 percent from the field and 42 percent from downtown.

Payne could become terrific two way-player in this league as a stretch-4. He’s a strong power forward who can defend his position, score in the post and spread defenses with his jump shot. The Suns have plenty of stretch-4s in Channing Frye, Markieff Morris and Marcus Morris, but the general rule of thumb about drafting by talent, not need, certainly applies here if Payne is still available at No. 14. Unfortunately, if the Minnesota Timberwolves make the necessary decision to trade Kevin Love, they’ll most likely take him right before Phoenix at No. 13.

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