Best Draft Picks in Phoenix Suns History
2002: Amaré Stoudemire (Cypress Creek (FL.) High School), 1st round, 9th overall
Stoudemire played eight seasons (one of which he only played three games due to an injury) with the Suns and put up huge numbers in the desert.
In 516 games he averaged 21.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game with the Suns. He was a premiere big man in his hay-day and had his best years of his career in purple and orange.
He averaged 25.2 points per game in the 2007-2008 season with the Suns, but played his best basketball in the 2004-2005 playoffs when he was just 22 years old.
He averaged 29.9 points per game while the Suns marched to the Western Conference Finals, before losing to San Antonio. In the 16 playoff games, Stoudemire reached the 30-point mark 11 times, including three 40+ point performances.