June 16th, 2009 
Stephen Rhodes 
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The Phoenix Suns, at #14, are on the clock. This is definitely an interesting team to watch come draft time. It is entirely possible that this team – depending on what Amare Stoudemire does – could very well be in rebuild mode.
Phoenix Suns
Strengths: Power Forward
Weaknesses: Shooting guard
Inside Skinny: Some issues need to be addressed, such as whether Shaquille O’Neal and/or Steve Nash and/or Amare Stoudemire are staying. Perhaps 2009-2010 is the last roundup for Grant Hill? I sense a rebuild, if for anything else the age factor and salary cap considerations.
The Phoenix Suns draft: James Harden, Arizona State
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Harden will long since be gone by the time the Suns pick. I do agree they will rebuild but it will be for salary cap reasons. As I understand the new Suns owner is totally chep. Think Clippers ownership.
Harden would be a good fit for their style of play, he has that Joe Johnson type game and demeanor, sans the athleticism. However, Harden is a surefire top 5 prospect in this very weak draft, and had OJ Mayo type numbers in the Pac 10. Best bet, if Jrue Holliday is still available, the Suns need to pick him. He’s lenky, tough minded, maybe the toughest player in the draft, can play the point, rarely turns the ball over and is extremely aggressive on defense. He can have a Rondo like impact on any team.