NBA Draft 2020: Biggest needs for each Western Conference franchise

Biggest needs: Power forward and point guard

Projected picks: 10

There are two ways you can look at the Suns’ experience in the bubble if you’re a fan. You can be highly impressed with the 8-0 run that saw the elevated play of star guard Devin Booker. You can also be annoyed in a way that the wins hurt Phoenix’s draft position, now picking at 10 instead of potentially top-5 or better.

The hope now is that the new winning mentality and culture combined with this pick can get them into playoff contention for next season. Outside of forward Dario Saric, they don’t have many pending free agents or clear-cut needs. Point guard Ricky Rubio might not be the starter to take them into the postseason but they aren’t letting him go after one year. If they land Tyrese Haliburton from Iowa State though, that may be a legit competition.

If the frontcourt is where they go, finding a compliment to Deandre Ayton inside is important. Has to be a big body willing to bang inside and is capable of playing either position inside. He may be a reach at 10 but Memphis big man Precious Achiuwa could be an interesting target for the Suns.

Or potentially Vernon Carey of Duke, although that would push Ayton to the four-spot and that may be an issue on defense, an area they have to improve on next season.