Re-drafting the 2020 NBA Draft: 10. Isaiah Stewart, Phoenix Suns
Original pick: Jalen Smith
Suns 2020 starting lineup
- Chris Paul
- Devin Booker
- Mikal Bridges
- Jae Crowder
- DeAndre Ayton
New Suns 2020 starting lineup
- Chris Paul
- Devin Booker
- Mikal Bridges
- Jae Crowder
- DeAndre Ayton
In the actual 2020 NBA Draft, the Suns selected Jalen Smith. While he showed some promise in Summer League, Isaiah Stewart is very clearly the better prospect at this point in time.
Stewart got a ton of minutes with the Pistons last year and would have had the chance to play a huge role with the Suns. The backup center position was the only real area of weakness for the Suns last year.
Having Stewart around instead of Frank Kaminsky would have been a great upgrade for the Suns. He’s a big, physical big man that can bang down low but also shoot the three.
Stewart would have no chance of taking Ayton’s spot in the starting lineup, but he’d be one of the best backups in the league. He would also be getting the chance to play with two of the best guards in the NBA.
He jumps up six spots in this re-draft, and the Suns draft someone at a position of need who can also be a part of their future. A great fit for both parties involved.