Phoenix Suns draft history
The draft history of the Phoenix Suns.
Key
| Abbreviation | Meaning | Abbreviation | Meaning |
| G | Guard | PG | Point guard |
| SG | Shooting guard | F | Forward |
| SF | Small forward | PF | Power forward |
| C | Center |
Selections
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Footnotes
- Listed as Howie Dickerman in the 1968 draft.
- Cook traded to Detroit for Kenny Battle (#27 overall pick) and Micheal Williams
- Traded to Cleveland for Stefano Rusconi.
- Traded to Chicago for Jackson Vroman, cash and a 2005 first round pick (Nate Robinson was later selected).
- Luol Deng was born in the city of Wau, which at the time of the draft was a part of Sudan. Wau became a part of South Sudan when South Sudan decided to declare for independence in 2011.
- Traded to New York with Quentin Richardson and future considerations for Kurt Thomas and the draft rights to Dijon Thompson.
- With Brian Grant to Boston Celtics for a 2007 first round pick (Rudy Fernández was later selected).
- With James Jones to Portland Trail Blazers for cash.
- On June 28, 2006, Phoenix acquired Cleveland's 2007 first-round draft pick from Boston in exchange for Brian Grant, the draft rights to Rajon Rondo and cash considerations.[1] Previously, Boston acquired a 2007 first-round draft pick on February 24, 2005 from Cleveland in exchange for Jiří Welsch.[2] Phoenix used the 24th pick to draft Rudy Fernández.
- Portland acquired James Jones and the draft rights to 24th pick Rudy Fernández from Phoenix in exchange for cash considerations. The trade was finalized on July 11, 2007.[3]
- On August 19, 2005, Phoenix acquired 2006 and 2008 first-round draft picks and Boris Diaw from Atlanta in exchange for Joe Johnson.[4] Phoenix used the pick to draft Robin Lopez.
- San Antonio acquired the draft rights to 48th pick Malik Hairston, a second-round draft pick in 2009, and cash considerations from Phoenix in exchange for the draft rights to 45th pick Goran Dragić.[5]
- On September 17, 2002, Phoenix acquired a 2008 second-round draft pick from Cleveland in exchange for Milt Palacio.[6] Phoenix used the pick to draft Malik Hairston.
- On July 20, 2007, Phoenix acquired Orlando's 2009 second-round draft pick from Oklahoma City (as Seattle) in exchange for 2008 and 2010 first-round draft picks and Kurt Thomas.[7] Previously, Oklahoma City (as Seattle) acquired a 2009 second-round draft pick on July 11, 2007 from Orlando in exchange for Rashard Lewis.[8] Phoenix used the 57th pick to draft Emir Preldžič.
- Cleveland acquired the draft rights to 57th pick Emir Preldžič from Phoenix in exchange for cash considerations.[9]
- Emir Preldžič was born in Bosnia and Herzegovina, but also has Slovenian citizenship and originally competed internationally for Slovenia. However, as of 2014, he has also gained Turkish citizenship and has competed internationally for Turkey instead.[10]
- On December 10, 2008, Phoenix acquired Jason Richardson, Jared Dudley and a 2010 second-round pick from Charlotte in exchange for Raja Bell, Boris Diaw and Sean Singletary.[11] The Suns used the 46th pick to draft Gani Lawal.
- On June 25, 2009, Phoenix acquired Ben Wallace, Aleksandar Pavlović, a 2010 second-round pick and cash considerations from Cleveland in exchange for Shaquille O'Neal.[12] The Suns used the 60th pick to draft Dwayne Collins.
- On June 26, 2015, Phoenix acquired Jon Leuer from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for the draft rights of Andrew Harrison.
- Dragan Bender was born in Bosnia and Herzegovina, but competes internationally for Croatia.
References
- "Celtics Acquire draft Rights to Rajon Rondo and Brian Grant". NBA.com/Celtics. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. June 28, 2006. Retrieved May 2, 2009.
- "Cavaliers Acquire Jiri Welsch from Celtics". NBA.com/Cavaliers. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. February 24, 2005. Retrieved May 2, 2009.
- "Trail Blazers Acquire James Jones and draft Rights to Rudy Fernandez, Waive Steve Francis". NBA.com/Blazers. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. July 11, 2007. Retrieved June 28, 2009.
- "Johnson Trade to Atlanta Completed". NBA.com/Suns. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. August 19, 2005. Retrieved March 29, 2009.
- Schuhmann, John (June 26, 2008). "The Deals of the draft". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. Retrieved March 29, 2009.
- "Suns Trade Milt Palacio". NBA.com/Suns. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. September 17, 2002. Retrieved March 29, 2009.
- "Suns Trade Kurt Thomas to Seattle". NBA.com/Suns. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. July 20, 2007. Retrieved April 18, 2009.
- "Magic Acquire Rashard Lewis is a Sign-and-Trade Deal with Seattle". NBA.com/Magic. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. July 11, 2007. Retrieved April 18, 2009.
- "Cavaliers Acquire the Rights to Emir Preldzic". NBA.com/Cavaliers. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. June 25, 2009. Retrieved June 27, 2009.
- "NBA.com - draft 2009 Prospects - Emir Preldzic". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. Retrieved October 3, 2009.
- Swiat, Stefan (December 10, 2008). "Suns Trade for Richardson, Dudley and 2010 Second-Round Pick". NBA.com/Suns. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. Retrieved May 19, 2010.
- "Suns Complete Trade With Cavs, Send Shaq to Cleveland". NBA.com/Suns. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. June 25, 2009. Retrieved May 19, 2010.
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