Good Guesses
Most mock drafts had the Suns selecting Nene Hilario or Jared Jeffries with their first pick in last year's draft. But the so-called "NBA experts" bounced back with their predictions for Phoenix this time around.

Talking Global Hoops
With a wealth of international prospects in this year's draft class, Suns.com sat down with Tim Shea for an in-depth interview. The Suns' international scouting consultant discussed the influx of foreign players and the advantages they have over their American counterparts.

Amaré Stoudemire: The Blueprint
NBA.com: If LeBron James and the Cavs want a model for success, they need only look to Phoenix, where Amaré Stoudemire made the amazing jump from high school phenom to NBA Rookie of the Year.

Drafting Amaré
Take a look back at Suns.com's coverage of last year's memorable draft, when the Suns selected the eventual NBA Rookie of the Year, high schooler Amaré Stoudemire, and Standford sharpshooter Casey Jacobsen.

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2002 Draft: Casey Jacobsen 56k | 300k

2000 Draft: Jake Tsakalidis 56k | 300k

1999 Draft: Shawn Marion 56k | 300k

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.

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.

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.