"When shopping in the NBA draft's green room, one size does not fit all.

There will be playmakers, scorers and perimeter defenders to be had, but nothing in the draft is as popular as big men. Like many teams, the Suns have a need for front-line help and are not immune to the allure of the candidates who at least physically can bang as pros.

The upside among the power forwards beyond that has yet to be determined. After one season at Texas, Tristan Thompson seems two years away because of a limited offensive game but might be the most-compelling target for the Suns, considering his mix of athleticism, length and youth (20).

Congo's Bismack Biyombo and Morehead State's Kenneth Faried have shown little offensive skill, but Biyombo could anchor a defense, and Faried clearly has NBA rebounding ability.

Kansas' Markieff Morris is the only well-rounded power forward - with ability to shoot or post up and a tenacity to defend and rebound - but does not have the high ceiling of others.

"This is not the best draft for big guys," ESPN draft analyst Jay Bilas said. "There are sort of some fours (power forwards) that are good prospects and have a chance to be really good, but this is not one of the best drafts, really, for anything that we've seen. But there is a depth of good players. Guys that come into the league and play and be pieces to good teams and maybe rotational players. But I don't see a ton of guys that really excite you."

The draft is lean on centers, but there are power forwards who could fortify the Suns' front line with better defense, rebounding and toughness."