Stoudemire was all smiles at his introductory press conference.
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Introducing the Future
Amare Stoudemire and Casey Jacobsen looked good in their new Suns jerseys. The two first round picks were introduced to the Phoenix media during a press conference at America West Arena a day after being drafted No. 9 and No. 22, respectively.
  • June 27: Full press conference transcript
  • The Jacobsens: Interviews with Casey's parents and girlfriend
  • Report Card: How the "experts" graded the Suns' picks
  • Photos: Behind the scenes of Stoudemire and Jacobsen's big night
  • azcentral.com: Stoudemire faces challenge
  • azcentral.com: Suns get their man despite Blazers' efforts
  • June 26: Suns get lucky in draft
  • Joe Gilmartin: Suns future much brighter after draft
  • Draft Night Quotes: Casey Jacobsen | Bryan Colangelo | Frank Johnson | Jerry Colangelo | Dick Van Arsdale
  • Mock Drafts: See which "experts" predicted the Suns' picks correctly
  • Analysis: See what draft guru Chris Monter said about Stoudemire and Jacobsen

    One-on-One with EVERYONE
    Suns.com spoke with more than 20 of the top prospects in this year's draft class while they were in Phoenix for private workouts. Check out these interviews in which the future NBA stars discuss their games and their dreams: Virginia guard Roger Mason | Argentinean forward Luis Scola | Maryland forward Chris Wilcox | Missouri guard Kareem Rush | California center Jamal Sampson | Notre Dame forward Ryan Humphrey | Gonzaga guard Dan Dickau | Maryland guard Juan Dixon | Brazilian forward Maybyner "Nene" Hilario | Stanford guard Casey Jacobsen | Fresno State forward Melvin Ely | Indiana forward Jared Jeffries | San Diego State forward Randy Holcomb | Northeast Mississippi JC forward Qyntel Woods | Maryland forward Lonny Baxter | Cypress Creek High School forward Amare Stoudemire | Iowa guard Luke Recker | Illinois guard Frank Williams | Duke forward Carlos Boozer | Czech Republic guard Jiri Welsch | Kentucky forward TayShaun Prince | UCLA forward Matt Barnes | Iowa forward Reggie Evans

    Pre-Draft Headlines
    In the six weeks leading up to the 2002 NBA Draft, the Suns brought in more than 50 prospects for private workouts at America West Arena and Suns.com was there. Take a look back at our in-depth coverage of the Suns' in-depth draft preparations.

  • June 25: Suns international scout discusses global basketball
  • June 24: Assistant GM Mark West chats with fans about the draft
  • June 22: Suns wrap up private workouts
  • June 21: Suns impressed by foreign forward | Uno-en-uno con Luis Scola
  • June 19: Wilcox holds Phoenix workout | Suns.com talks with Wilcox's agent
  • June 18: Suns take second look at Jeffries | Jones to return Friday
  • June 13: Suns impressed with Nash impersonator
  • June 5: Marbury anxious for draft | Van Arsdale checks in from Chicago
  • May 28: Suns work out Brazilian big man
  • May 27: Suns welcome in Ely and Jacobsen
  • May 24: Suns impressed by bulked-up Jeffries
  • May 23: Suns work out Woods, take second look at Stoudemire
  • May 22: Suns scout Stoudemire | NBA hopeful battles age, prison record
  • May 19: Suns content with ninth pick
  • May 11: USC forward injured during workouts
  • May 1: Suns scout Yao
  • March 18: Van Arsdale previews the draft

    DRAFT VIDEOS

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    SUNS DRAFT HISTORY

    Suns Draft Resume
    From Dick Van Arsdale in 1968 to Alton Ford in 2001, take a look back at all the draft selections in Suns history.

    European Players Have Come a Long Way Since Glouchkov
    azcentral.com: International players like Dirk Nowitzki, Peja Stojakovic and Pau Gasol are making their marks in the NBA. But it all started in 1985 with a player by the name of Georgi Glouchkov. And it all started with the Phoenix Suns.

    Suns Draft Toughness
    The Suns went for muscle in the 2001 NBA Draft, selecting Houston forward Alton Ford in the second round (51st overall).

  • Suns' post-draft press conference

    Drafting Big Jake
    With the 25th pick in the 2000 NBA Draft, the Suns grabbed 7-2, 285 lb. center Iakovos Tsakalidis out of Greece.

  • Behind the Scenes: Jake's draft night experience
  • Behind the Scenes: Suns' draft headquarters
  • Colangelo and Van Arsdale on the pick
  • Suns ecstatic over draft selection
  • Jake's introductory press conference
  • Download Big Jake wallpaper for your desktop

    Selecting Shawn
    With their highest draft pick since 1988, the Suns tabbed UNLV's explosive small forward Shawn Marion with the No. 9 overall selection.

  • Behind the Scenes: draft night '99
  • Colangelo and Ainge on their pick
  • Marion's thoughts on being drafted by Phoenix
  • Marion's introductory press conference
  • Download The Matrix wallpaper for your desktop

    • Suns Team Up With Verizon

    On Wednesday, Suns Head Coach Alvin Gentry explained how Verizon and Samsung have helped he and his staff.

    Suns/ Emerson HopeKids Clinic

    The Suns recently teamed up with Emerson to provide a special day on the court for special children in the HopeKids program.

    Shot at Glory

    The Phoenix Suns organization recently hit the greens for a very good cause.

    Suns vs. Bucks

    Steve Nash scores 18 points and drops 11 dimes on his 38th birthday to lead the Suns to a 107-105 victory over the Bucks.