The Phoenix Suns once again enter an important offseason, which is nothing new for the franchise at this point.
It's been a while since the Suns have been able to find sustained success, especially considering that they haven't won more than 24 games in a single season since the 2014-15 campaign.
But it's also equally clear that Phoenix does have several young talents that it can build around, with Devin Booker and DeAndre Ayton being the ones that stand out the most.
However, the team certainly needs more help in several key areas, and landing the No. 6 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft should give the front office some options when it comes to addressing current weaknesses on the roster.
Here are three of the most intriguing options for the Suns at No. 6 overall in the draft.
3. Brandon Clarke (PF, Gonzaga)
The Suns have a young frontcourt nucleus with Ayton and Mikal Bridges, but Clarke is the type of player who could come in and fit in seamlessly with what they want to accomplish in the paint.
He brings a toughness to him from a defensive standpoint that would be a welcomed addition in Phoenix, and his athleticism is one of his biggest assets.
Clarke also brings something that the majority of the players in this draft don't have, and that's experience. The 6-8 forward played three seasons with the Zags, and he's already proven his ability to make consistent contributions on both sides of the court.
Of course, he's a Phoenix native, and that aspect could play a role in appealing to frustrated fans.
2. Coby White (PG, North Carolina)
It's obvious that point guard is the position that most expect the Suns to address with this particular pick, and there are two that stand out above the pack.
One of them is White, a dynamic 6-5 combo guard who is undoubtedly one of the fastest players in this draft class.
Not only would he be able to run the offense, but he'd also be able to take a ton of the scoring pressure of off Booker in the backcourt due to his ability to score at all three levels.
White has an enormous amount of potential, and pairing him with the Suns' young playmakers could create plenty of opportunity for the team to get back on the right track in a hurry.
1. Darius Garland (PG, Vanderbilt)
Garland missed nearly his entire freshman season with the Commodores due to a knee injury, but that shouldn't deter Suns fans when it comes to identifying the best pick in this spot.
Like White, Garland had all the necessary skills to have a lot of success as an NBA point guard, and his potential is among the best of any player in the draft.
But what sets Garland apart is his quickness and ball handling, as he's both an elite passer and scorer.
While there's not much to go on from a college standpoint due to the injury, there are plenty of NBA teams that feel as though he's the No. 2 point guard in this draft behind Ja Morant.
If the Suns want a player who can step in and take grasp of the offense from the very first game of his career, Garland would be a perfect fit.
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