Koa peat gives the Suns a decision point at the 47th overall pick, and Phoenix could still move into the late first round or the early second round before tomorrow night’s selection. That leaves Brian Gregory’s group choosing between staying put and trying to climb for a different level of prospect.
Brian Gregory's Draft Split
“I see two paths.” If the Suns stay at 47, the choice the writer would make is Jaden Bradley, a player described as fearless with the ball and willing to get into the paint. The evaluation is narrow and practical: at minimum, he projects as an ideal two-way contract candidate with a pathway toward becoming a rotation player.
That path also carries a longer view. Bradley could become a useful NBA guard, and the writer sees a route where he eventually becomes the backup point guard to Collin Gillespie two years from now if the Jalen Green experiment ultimately runs its course. That is the kind of outcome Phoenix has to weigh with a pick this late, because the margin between a development flier and a roster piece is thin.
Jaden Bradley at 47
The alternate route opens if Phoenix finds a way into the late first round or the early second round. In that case, the preferred target changes to Zuby Ejiofor, and the draft board becomes more about who is available after a move than who is there at 47.
“If Phoenix can find its way into the late first round or early second round, I’d love to see them draft Zuby Ejiofor.” The logic is straightforward: the higher slot changes the class of player the Suns can chase, even if the team still wants to keep flexibility for the rest of the roster.
Zuby Ejiofor and the Trade Path
Multiple teams holding multiple picks, including the Knicks, Kings and Grizzlies, create the chances for movement. That matters because the Suns have already shown a willingness to explore a sharper move; earlier this offseason, the plan laid out involved trading Royce O'Neale and a pick to Memphis for Taylor Hendricks and an earlier draft selection.
That is the contradiction sitting in front of Phoenix now. The Suns are being discussed as a team that may move up, but the cleaner basketball fit for the current slot is Bradley, while the cleaner swing if they climb is Ejiofor. The choice is not just about talent; it is about whether the Suns use 47 as a development pick or turn it into a higher-value selection before tomorrow night.
