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Re-Drafting Every Suns 1st Round Pick Part 3: 1989-00

By Tim Holstad

Jan 13, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers guard Shawn Marion (31) during the second half at US Airways Center. Phoenix won 107-100. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers guard Shawn Marion (31) during the second half at US Airways Center. Phoenix won 107-100. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports /
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1999, 9th Pick

Who The Suns Took:

Shawn Marion, Forward, UNLV

Career Stats:

1163 GP, 15.2 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 1.9 APG, 48.4% FG

Who The Suns Should Have Taken:

Shawn Marion, Forward, UNLV

Career Stats:

1163 GP, 15.2 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 1.9 APG, 48.4% FG

The Matrix was arguably the second most important player for the Suns in the 7 Seconds or Less era, after Steve Nash. Marion could play either forward position, and was one of the best defenders in the NBA. He was also a great scorer and rebounder to boot, and his athleticism and hustle made him a fan favorite in Phoenix. The only player that could be argued here is Manu Ginobili. However, as a die-hard Suns fan, I would never want Manu on my team, and frankly Marion had a better statistical career regardless.

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