The Suns used the pick to draft Joe Reaves .
On December 27 , 1971 , the Phoenix Suns acquired a third - round pick from the Kansas City - Omaha Kings ( as the Cincinnati Royals ) in exchange for Fred Taylor .
The Phoenix Suns used the pick to draft Joe Reaves .
On December 27 , 1971 , the Phoenix Suns acquired a third - round pick from the Kansas City - Omaha Kings ( as the Cincinnati Royals ) in exchange for Fred Taylor .