I was very happy they picked Marshall and he will be a difference maker if they can add the right pieces around him and Gorat over the next couple of years. As every Suns fan knows a great set up guard will make even mediocre players look better than they really are as we all witnessed the past 2 years with Nash. It would have been more ideal if Phoenix was able to buy or barter for another first round draft pick but at least they didn't waste the selection they had.
It maybe an unpopular opinion, but i think we need to trade gortat. A team like maybe Atlanta or Boston that could use a veteran upgrade at the center position to put them over the top might be willing to part with a future draft pick or a draft pick from this years draft that we could use to build around. Again, the more talent we get early on in the rebuilding process should allow it to get a little quicker. No reason keeping Gortat who could be well into his 30s before we seriously contend.
I normally always praise a pick that went for the best available talent, not need, but this pick is absolutely horrible. An unathletic player who can't shoot or play defense on an unathletic team that can't shoot or play defense. I'm fully unathletic isn't even a word, but you get my drift. Horrible pick. Management has no idea what they are doing, and are slowly but surely turning this team into the second coming of the Sacramento Kings. The Kings, though, at least have some young up-and-coming talent, so even they have a step up on us. Total garbage.