Detroit Pistons: 2020 NBA first round mock draft 1.0
player. 66. . Small forward . Phoenix Suns. Devin Vassell . 12
The Phoenix Suns have spent the last few seasons trying to build around Devin Booker. Adding pieces like Deandre Ayton and Ricky Rubio is a start, but it’s clearly not going to be enough.
They’ve stretched themselves thin with wing depth this year, and Devin Vassell could be a step in the right direction for them. The Suns may opt to select a point guard to go behind Rubio, (and may replace Elie Okobo) but the forward depth has to be addressed at some point.
Vassell brings strong perimeter play to the table for Phoenix, shooting 41.9 percent from deep this season. He’s often best utilized away from the ball where he’s best able to show off his shooting abilities.
He’s at a comfortable level with his playmaking, and can knock down shots off the dribble if he finds himself in that situation.
There tends to be a lot of moments where he struggles to score once he’s met at the rim. Finishing through contact isn’t one of his strong suits. If he’s able to get a foul call, he’s an average free throw shooter at just 73.8 percent.