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Jonathan Holmes: Phoenix Suns 2015 Draft Profile

By Spencer Hann

Dec 29, 2014; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorn forward Jonathan Holmes (10) reacts after a shot against the Rice during the second half at Frank Erwin Special Events Center. Texas won 66-55. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 29, 2014; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorn forward Jonathan Holmes (10) reacts after a shot against the Rice during the second half at Frank Erwin Special Events Center. Texas won 66-55. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 12, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Jonathan Holmes (10) shoots as Iowa State Cyclones forward Jameel McKay (1) defends during the first round at Sprint Center. Iowa State Cyclones won 69-67. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 12, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Jonathan Holmes (10) shoots as Iowa State Cyclones forward Jameel McKay (1) defends during the first round at Sprint Center. Iowa State Cyclones won 69-67. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

Strengths

Holmes’ projection as the 28th best prospect is much like his strengths; good enough, but nothing that blows your mind. He has an average perimeter shot, average handle and a post ability that enables him to take advantage of smaller opponents, but nothing that sets him apart from other big men of equal or better size.

One thing he does have that NBA teams look for in their big men is free throw shooting (77.8 percent last season). And with the way he is able to snag offensive rebounds (in a way that reminds you of Tristan Thompson), you can bet he will be set to the charity stripe quite often at the NBA level.

Defensively, Holmes carries much more skill than on the offensive end. He can guard multiple positions and has above average athleticism and quickness for a player his size. Off of pick-and-rolls, teams can switch because of Holmes’ ability to close out on shots and contest quickly from the perimeter.

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