Suns 2026 NBA Draft recap: The Koa Peat Episode

On Episode 23 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by Arizona basketball experts Kevin Thomas and Justin Spears to break down the newest addition to the Phoenix Suns, Koa Peat!First, Kevin Thomas joins the show to give his perspective on Peat falling to No. 30 in the 2026 NBA Draft, his strengths and weaknesses as an NBA prospect, and how he might be able to help the Suns if he can develop his jump shot.After that, Justin Spears hops on to give his perspective on Phoenix trading up to land Peat, how his downhill driving, defense and underrated passing ability will translate to the NBA, his winning attributes as "Mr. Arizona," and whether he's concerned about his 3-point shot.Plus, we share a few thoughts from post-draft media availability with Suns general manager Brian Gregory, who gave his take on Koa Peat's 3-point shot, what makes him such a winner and good fit for the Suns DNA, and why it's so special this hometown kid will be staying in Arizona.0:00 - Intro1:40 - Kevin Thomas on Koa Peat sliding to No. 304:55 - Kevin Thomas on the strengths Koa Peat showed in college at Arizona9:05 - Kevin Thomas on Koa Peat's inefficient midrange jumper and 3-point shot14:00 - Kevin Thomas on Koa Peat's defense and winning attributes16:10 - Gerald Bourguet on the Suns not working out Koa Peat before picking him17:45 - Kevin Thomas on expectations for Koa Peat in Year 119:10 - Justin Spears on the Suns trading up for Koa Peat in the draft21:55 - Justin Spears on Koa Peat's strengths and freshman season at Arizona24:30 - Brian Gregory and Justin Spears on Koa Peat's winning attributes28:55 - Justin Spears on Koa Peat's defense, passing, best position and Aaron Gordon comparison33:00 - Brian Gregory and Justin Spears on Koa Peat's 3-point shot39:35 - Justin Spears Koa Peat's development and learning from Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks42:00 - Justin Spears and Brian Gregory on Koa Peat's character, personality and being the hometown kid