PHOENIX SUNS

Suns get 13th pick in 2011 NBA Draft

May 18, 2011, 1:32 AM | Updated: 4:16 am

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns ended up exactly where it was expected when they were awarded the 13th pick in the 2011 NBA Draft during the draft lottery that took place on Tuesday.

The Cleveland Cavaliers were the big winners moving up and getting the 1st and 4th picks.

The Suns will have to rely on their scouting and find a solid player at their spot in what is being considered a weak draft class by most experts.

The last time the Suns were in the lottery they selected Earl Clark with 14th pick back in 2009.

Some mock drafts have predicted the Suns might take BYU shooting guard Jimmer Fredette in that spot.

Many argue that if you’re not in the top ten, it’s difficult to find a great player, but keep in mind the Suns took Steve Nash with the 15th pick in the 1996 draft.

Comments

Comment guidelines: No name-calling, personal attacks, profanity, or insults. Please keep the conversation civil and help us moderate comments by reporting abuse.
comments powered by Disqus

Phoenix Suns

Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets is guarded by Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns during th...

Kellan Olson

Suns respond to season’s low point with thorough win over Nuggets

The guessing game of which Suns team shows up on which night persists. The best current version did on Wednesday in a win over the Nuggets.

13 hours ago

Bradley Beal #3 of the Phoenix Suns looks on during the second half against the Boston Celtics at T...

David Veenstra

Bradley Beal in, Jusuf Nurkic out for Suns’ matchup with Nuggets

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal is active for Wednesday's matchup with the Denver Nuggets while center Jusuf Nurkic is out.

17 hours ago

Tyler Kolek, Marquette...

Damon Allred

Here’s who Phoenix Suns fans should watch in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16

The Suns' first round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft sits at No. 19 overall, and they could select a star from the NCAA Tournament.

20 hours ago

Phoenix Suns take on San Antonio Spurs...

Arizona Sports

O’Neale: Phoenix Suns took Spurs ‘too lightly’ in glaring loss

The Phoenix Suns' lack of effort was on display Monday night against the San Antonio Spurs, leading to an honest film session.

2 days ago

...

Arizona Sports Video

Video: Royce O’Neale: Suns took Spurs “a little too lightly”

Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale joined Burns & Gambo to talk about the team's disappointing loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night, and to look ahead at the team's remaining schedule, as they continue to make a push toward the NBA playoffs.

2 days ago

...

Arizona Sports Video

Video: How the Suns lost to the Spurs before they stepped on the court

Burns & Gambo react to the Phoenix Suns stunning loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night, and try to figure out why it happened.

2 days ago

Suns get 13th pick in 2011 NBA Draft