The Phoenix Suns believed they had a deal with the Golden State Warriors on the night of the 2009 NBA Draft involving Amar'e Stoudemire for the No. 7 pick.

The Suns' draft room exploded when the Minnesota Timberwolves drafted Ricky Rubio and Jonny Flynn, which left Stephen Curry available.

But the Warriors nixed the trade once Curry fell to that spot.

“We told Minnesota that Steph didn’t want to go there,” said Dell Curry. “We had no idea that they had agreed to a trade. Obviously, they couldn’t put that out. I remember (then-Suns general manager) Steve Kerr calling me (the following morning) and saying, ‘Don’t go to the press conference. We have a trade that they reneged on.’ I’m like, ‘That’s between you guys. We’re going wherever they tell us. We can’t not go.’"

 

The Suns thought they could draft Jordan Hill at No. 7 if Curry didn't fall.

The Suns proceeded with their next pick at No. 14 believing they had Curry, drafting Earl Clark instead of Jrue Holiday.