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Phoenix Suns Best Options at Power Forward

By Branden Wyss

PHOENIX, AZ - JANUARY 31: Marquese Chriss #0 of the Phoenix Suns attempts a slam dunk against the Dallas Mavericks during the first half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on January 31, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - JANUARY 31: Marquese Chriss #0 of the Phoenix Suns attempts a slam dunk against the Dallas Mavericks during the first half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on January 31, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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Option 1: Derrick Favors

NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 17: Derrick Favors #15 of the Utah Jazz reacts in the second half against the Brooklyn Nets during their game at Barclays Center on November 17, 2017 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.  (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 17: Derrick Favors #15 of the Utah Jazz reacts in the second half against the Brooklyn Nets during their game at Barclays Center on November 17, 2017 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.  (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

Let’s start with what I believe to be the easiest option for the Suns to look towards.

Favors has been a consistent contributor throughout his entire career.

As a 6’10, 265 pound forward, Favors has the size and length the Suns will crave.

The Suns even expressed previous interest in him the last time he was a free agent.

Favors has had time to learn from some of the most consistent big men in the league. Al Jefferson and Paul Millsap show clear influences on his development. And, if record goes to show in regards to those two players. Derrick Favors will be efficient well into another high paying 4 year contract.

This might be his last big payday he receives, but would be a viable stopgap at power forward, especially if we continue to compete for the next few years.

He is extremely efficient around the basket (72% within five feet) and clearly chooses his shots wisely.

This is promising, because he might soon be sharing the ball with some other scorers in Booker and Ayton who could learn from this efficiency.

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