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The most valuable Young Suns in 3 years

By Riley Dalpiaz

TARRYTOWN, NY - AUGUST 11: Josh Jackson #20 and Davon Reed #32 of the Phoenix Suns poses for a photo during the 2017 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at MSG training center on August 11, 2017 in Tarrytown, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Brian Babineau/Getty Images)
TARRYTOWN, NY - AUGUST 11: Josh Jackson #20 and Davon Reed #32 of the Phoenix Suns poses for a photo during the 2017 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at MSG training center on August 11, 2017 in Tarrytown, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Brian Babineau/Getty Images) /
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The Phoenix Suns have a very young core, each player underneath 24 with the ability to develop into the next great Sun. But which one of the core is most likely to be the most valuable in the next three years – the very season that Robert Sarver has already stated will be the season where they will best compete?

TARRYTOWN, NY – AUGUST 11: Davon Reed #32 of the Phoenix Suns poses for a photo during the 2017 NBA Rookie Shoot on August 11, 2017 at the Madison Square Garden Training Center in Tarrytown, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Jennifer Pottheiser/NBAE via Getty Images)
TARRYTOWN, NY – AUGUST 11: Davon Reed #32 of the Phoenix Suns poses for a photo during the 2017 NBA Rookie Shoot on August 11, 2017 at the Madison Square Garden Training Center in Tarrytown, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Jennifer Pottheiser/NBAE via Getty Images) /

5: Davon Reed and Derrick Jones Jr. 

These two pieces of the timeline have the most ambiguous future in the purple and orange. Reed has all the makings to be an elite “3 and D” wing in the NBA, in the mold of a Raja Bell-type. Jones looks to be in the same mold, but substitute the “3” for “freakish dunks.” If Jones is able to develop any semblance of an offensive game he could be the real surprise of the young Suns core.

4: Tyler Ulis: 

SACRAMENTO, CA – APRIL 11: Tyler Ulis #8 of the Phoenix Suns looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on April 11, 2017 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA – APRIL 11: Tyler Ulis #8 of the Phoenix Suns looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on April 11, 2017 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Whether Phoenix rides the Eric Bledsoe wave or they are able to acquire a new franchise floor general, Ulis will have a fit here. He is a annoyance on defense despite his size, giving opposing guards a Z-drill the full length of a court. Offense is where Ulis really thrives as he is able to get buckets with a array of physics-defying layups and a serviceable jumper. In three years he will be a big part of competitive teams.

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