Phoenix Suns: 5 options for pick No. 32 in 2017 NBA Draft

Apr 1, 2017; Glendale, AZ, USA; Oregon Ducks forward Jordan Bell (1) dribbles the ball past North Carolina Tar Heels forward Tony Bradley (5) and Joel Berry II (2) in the semifinals of the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

With the 32nd overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, the Phoenix Suns will have plenty of options in the second round. Here are their five best options.

Most of the Phoenix Suns' focus on June 22 will revolve around the fourth overall pick of the 2017 NBA Draft. Will Josh Jackson or Lonzo Ball slide to No. 4? Will the Suns be able to trade up with the No. 1 pick suddenly available? Could they trade down in a deep lottery?

No matter what, the Suns stand to emerge from this year's draft with another franchise pillar thanks to their first round selection. The question is, what will general manager Ryan McDonough do when the Suns are back on the clock with the 32nd pick of the draft?

The Suns have picked at No. 32 just twice before, selecting Nick Vanos in 1985 and Chad Gallagher in 1991. Vanos averaged 3.3 points and 3.5 rebounds per game in two seasons for the team before his tragic death in a plane crash. Gallagher never played a game for the Suns and his NBA career lasted a grand total of three minutes over two games for the Utah Jazz.

Looking back on draft history, the 32nd pick doesn't often lead to rotation players, but success stories such as Bill Bridges (1961), Caldwell Jones (1973), Rashard Lewis (1998) and even Montrezl Harrell (2015) and Ivica Zubac (2016) give hope for Phoenix to find a decent piece in a talented draft class.

There are a number of directions McDonough could go with this spot. The Suns have quite a collection of youth talent, so a draft-and-stash prospect isn't out of the question. If Phoenix finds a franchise point guard at No. 4, wing depth behind T.J. Warren is another option. If the Suns land Jackson, Jonathan Isaac or Jayson Tatum, some insurance at center could be yet another avenue.

Bearing all this in mind, here are five potential draft options for the Phoenix Suns with the 32nd pick in the 2017 NBA Draft.

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Jan 28, 2017; Coral Gables, FL, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Tony Bradley (5) reacts during the second half against the Miami Hurricanes at Watsco Center. Miami won 77-62. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

5. Tony Bradley, C, UNC

A 6'11" center from North Carolina, Tony Bradley is the first one-and-done prospect the Tar Heels have produced in quite some time. Coming off a national championship, he's a 19-year-old with potential, especially for a Suns team whose two young centers — Alex Len and Alan Williams — are both restricted free agents this summer.

Though he only averaged 7.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 0.6 blocks per game in his freshman season, Bradley only played 14.6 minutes per game behind Kennedy Meeks and Isaiah Hicks. In a draft class short on talent at the 5-spot, Bradley and his 7'5″ wingspan could be a frontcourt option at No. 32.

In his limited time on the court, Bradley showed flashes of being a solid low-post player, as well as a serviceable rebounder. He's got soft hands and averaged 19.5 points, 14.1 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per 40 minutes, though he's a bit foul-prone at 5.0 fouls per 40 and not much of a rim protector.

He's not the best athlete, but his length helps make up for it. Unfortunately, the momentum from his bench energy during UNC's title run may push him into the first round. In the second round, there could also be more pressing needs to address over drafting a good but not great center prospect — even if Draft Express' latest mock draft has him going to Phoenix at No. 32.

Dec 21, 2016; Syracuse, NY, USA; Syracuse Orange forward Tyler Lydon (20) shoots the ball against the St. John's Red Storm during the second half at the Carrier Dome. St. John's won 93-60. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

4. Tyler Lydon, SF/PF, Syracuse

Adding a stretch-4 isn't exactly high on Phoenix's to-do list, especially since they've already got Jared Dudley and just drafted Marquese Chriss and Dragan Bender to eventually fill similar roles. However, if Tyler Lydon actually slips past the first round, there are worse options the Suns could take at No. 32.

Coming out of Syracuse, this 6'10" power forward shot above 47 percent from the field in each of his two seasons with the Orange, include 40.5 percent and 39.5 percent from three-point range. As a sophomore, Lydon averaged 13.2 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.0 steals per game.

His quick, high shot release should translate beautifully to the next level, and moves well off the ball, making him a terrific option as a spot-up shooter or pick-and-pop threat.

However, for all his passing ability, Lydon is not very capable off the dribble and he'll have to get much stronger to guard NBA power forwards, since he lacks the lateral quickness to contain wings at the next level. Outside of Syracuse's zone, he's unlikely to be much of a rim protector or rebounder either.

The Ringer's mock has the Suns taking Lydon at No. 32,  and if he can get better at finishing when he meets resistance in the paint, add some muscle and round out his game a little bit, he could be a useful stretch-4 providing long range shooting off Phoenix's bench.

3. Anzejs Pasecniks, C, Latvia

Is his name impossible to pronounce on the first try? Sure. But as a potential draft-and-stash selection, most casual Suns wouldn't be learning it for another year or two anyway.

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The Suns already have a pair of seven-footers in Len and Bender, but stashing the 7'2″ Anzejs Pasecniks overseas and letting him develop wouldn't be the worst idea, especially with Len being a restricted free agent and Bender still needing time to develop.

Despite his massive, lanky frame, Pasecniks is a fluid athlete who earns most of his buckets with Gran Canaria as a slippery rim-runner. However, even though his shot release needs to get a lot faster, it's fairly effective in the midrange and shows enough promise as a potential stretch-5 down the road.

Pasecniks needs to get a lot stronger and will turn 22 years old this December, making him a bit rawer and scrawnier than you'd hope to see from a player his age. However, that's the beauty of letting the Latvian develop overseas until his game is more NBA-ready.

His mobility could help him become an effective defender inside, and if McDonough wants insurance at center without bringing another youngster into the fold right away, this is a sensical option as long as he's still available early in the second round.

Feb 9, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs forward Semi Ojeleye (33) reacts to a score against the Temple Owls during the second half at Liacouras Center. Southern Methodist Mustangs won 66-50. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

2. Semi Ojeleye, SF/PF, SMU

If the Suns address the point guard position early in the first round, their first selection in the second round should be used to provide depth or a potential replacement for T.J. Warren, who is due for a contract extension heading into the 2017-18 NBA season.

There's no guarantee he'll even be available outside of the first round, but if Semi Ojeleye is still on the board at No. 32, Phoenix would do well to add a player many believe will eventually become one of the big steals in this year's draft class.

A 6'7″ wing with a 7'3″ wingspan, Ojeleye is built like a bronze statue. He's one of the peak athletes in this year's draft, using his elite strength and explosive leaping ability to average 19.0 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists last season at SMU. He also shot 48.7 percent from the floor and 42.4 percent from three-point range on 4.9 attempts per game.

His jump shot needs to get quicker, but it looks to be sustainable at the next level. Ojeleye could very well become a tenacious 3-and-D player with the proper defensive instruction, and his positional versatility would make him very valuable in today's NBA, even is he is already 22 years old. That's not an issue for the Suns though, since they already have enough youth as it is.

Warren's three-point shot still needs work, while his defense is coming along better than expected. Ojeleye would balance out his skill-set well, providing more shooting and bully drives to the rim rooted in strength, while his defensive stats and awareness could use some work.

Apr 1, 2017; Glendale, AZ, USA; Oregon Ducks forward Jordan Bell (1) blocks the shot of North Carolina Tar Heels forward Kennedy Meeks (3) during the first half in the semifinals of the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

1. Jordan Bell, PF, Oregon

Like Ojeleye, Jordan Bell's potential fit in a small-ball NBA means he could very easily be off the board by the time the No. 32 pick rolls around. There's a good chance some GM in the first round will be willing to take a chance on his defensive versatility, athleticism and strength.

If he somehow slides to No. 32, however, Phoenix should waste zero time adding him to its frontcourt, especially after being so impressed with him when he came to town for a pre-draft workout.

At 6'9″, this power forward coming out of Oregon was a huge part in the Ducks' run to the Final Four. Bell compared his game to Draymond Green in that he can stay on the floor with small-ball linups, protect the rim and play within his role on the offensive end.

Most of Bell's buckets in college came right at the rim, but he left Oregon as the school's all-time leader in field goal percentage (63.6 percent shooting last year)…not to mention blocks.

Defense is his calling card, especially after averaging 10.9 points, 8.8 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game in his junior year. He earned Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year honors and in five games in the NCAA Tournament, he delivered 12.6 points, 13.2 rebounds and 3.2 blocks per game while shooting 27-for-37 (73 percent) from the field to make up for the loss of Chris Boucher.

His statement game came in the Elite Eight against Kansas, as the big man recorded 11 points, 13 rebounds, eight blocks and four assists in the Ducks win.

He's a tenacious rebounder, emphatic rim protector and potential small-ball 5 who would bring the kind of defensive mindset the Suns need, even from an energy player off the bench behind Len, Williams, Chriss and/or Bender.

His versatility, athleticism and lateral quickness would allow him to switch onto guards on the perimeter out of pick-and-rolls — a tantalizing prospect for the Suns, who could pair him with potentially versatile bigs like Bender and Chriss for the long-term.

In terms of second round fliers, the undersized Jordan Bell would be about as good as it gets. Fingers crossed he actually makes it to the Suns at pick No. 32.