From Joe Johnson to Tim Thomas to James Jones to Shawn Marion, the Suns gradually have lost some of the length and defense that compensated for a fast, offense-oriented system's shortcomings.
Length, defense and more will be available Thursday. The Suns' 14th pick in the NBA draft will come with choices at wing that other positions won't offer. Barring a tumble from a touted point guard, the Suns' "best player available" approach could mean choosing among a wide range of swingmen.
"We're trying to cover the possibility that Grant Hill doesn't return," Suns Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations David Griffin said of the 36-year-old free agent. "Based on Grant's age, it's significant to look at the future."
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Hopefully Hill doesn't retire and instead signs on in Boston.
