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2015 NBA Draft: 5 Perfect First-Round Fits For Phoenix Suns

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2015 NBA Draft: 5 Perfect First-Round Fits for Phoenix Suns

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The Phoenix Suns have quite a few question marks as the offseason is approaching and will look to fix some of those issues with the No. 13 pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. Plenty of players in that range will have the type of potential to help change their future, and there are quite a few that would fit well with their system. Which five players would be perfect fits for the Suns?

5. Sam Dekker, Small Forward

Sam Dekker
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5. Sam Dekker, Small Forward

Sam Dekker
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Sam Dekker was quite possibly the player who improved his draft stock the most throughout the NCAA tournament. He helped lead the Wisconsin Badgers to the championship game and ended up averaging 13.9 points and 5.5 rebounds per game throughout the season. Phoenix could use another talented wing player, and Dekker would fit into their up-tempo system.

4. Kelly Oubre, Shooting Guard/Small Forward

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4. Kelly Oubre, Shooting Guard/Small Forward

Kelly Oubre
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Another potential option on the wing for the Phoenix Suns would be Kansas shooting guard and small forward combo Kelly Oubre. He averaged 9.3 points and 5.0 rebounds per game, but his talent and potential are through the roof. If the Suns decided to give him a chance, there is a good chance he could develop into a star at some point in the future.

3. Frank Kaminsky, Power Forward/Center

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3. Frank Kaminsky, Power Forward/Center

Frank Kaminsky
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Frank Kaminsky would be an extremely interesting fit for the Phoenix Suns and would likely thrive in their system. He was one of the best players in college basketball last year, and averaged 18.8 points and 8.2 rebounds per game. There are quite a few big men the Suns could have around the No. 13 pick, but Kaminsky is exactly the type of offensive talent Phoenix could use on the offensive side of the court.

2. Jerian Grant, Guard

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2. Jerian Grant, Guard

Jerian Grant
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Jerian Grant is one of the least talked about first-round prospects and is going to be a great pickup for whoever drafts him. There have been rumors that the Suns could be interested in bringing in another guard to come off the bench, and Grant could be that guy. He averaged 16.5 points, 6.7 assists and 3.0 rebounds per game last year and is ready to play immediately.

1. Tyus Jones, Point Guard

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1. Tyus Jones, Point Guard

Tyus Jones
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Another point guard that the Phoenix Suns could target is Tyus Jones, who played a big role for the Duke Blue Devils last year. He averaged 11.8 points, 5.6 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game, while also shooting 41.7 percent from the floor overall and 37.9 percent from behind the three-point arc. If Phoenix is truly looking for a third point guard, they couldn't do much better than taking Jones and bringing him off the bench for a season.

Evan Massey is a writer for RantSports. Like him on Facebook.
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