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The Phoenix 4: McDonough’s Top Options at the Fourth Pick

By Joseph Lowery

Sep 26, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns general manager Ryan McDonough speaks to the media during media day at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 26, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns general manager Ryan McDonough speaks to the media during media day at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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De'Aaron Fox PG

Kentucky Wildcats
Kentucky Wildcats /

Since the end of his high school career, Fox’s name has garnered attention from NBA scouts. Unlike some of the other point guards in this draft, De’Aaron Fox wasn’t given the keys to the offensive reigns at Kentucky. He doesn’t have the best jumpshot, the best handle, or even the most developed offensive game overall. Instead, his talent is better seen on the defensive end of the floor.

Fox has a very distinct, tenacious style of play that led him to become one of the NCAA’s top defensive players in 2016. De’Aaron has quick hands and an explosive lower body that puts him in position for steals when he is playing both on the ball and off. This special defensive skillset will certainly prove to be valuable in defending some of today’s extremely offensively-minded NBA superstars.

If the Suns were to select Fox at number four, it would immediately place Eric Bledsoe on the trade block. Once Bledsoe is traded, Fox would, more than likely, become Phoenix’s starting point guard. A versatile defensive playmaker starting in the backcourt alongside Devin Booker for potentially the next decade? For Suns fans, that sounds like a dream come true.

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