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Top-5 former Suns who were great after trading away

By Steve Miner

PHOENIX, AZ - FEBRUARY 6: Isaiah Thomas #3 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball against the Utah Jazz on February 6, 2015 at U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 2015 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - FEBRUARY 6: Isaiah Thomas #3 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball against the Utah Jazz on February 6, 2015 at U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 2015 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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#5 – Steve Kerr

PHOENIX – NOVEMBER 29: Steve Kerr #25 of the San Antonio Spurs looks to pass around Stephon Marbury #3 of the Phoenix Suns during the NBA game at America West Arena on November 29, 2002 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns won 94-87. 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 2002 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE/Getty Images)
PHOENIX – NOVEMBER 29: Steve Kerr #25 of the San Antonio Spurs looks to pass around Stephon Marbury #3 of the Phoenix Suns during the NBA game at America West Arena on November 29, 2002 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns won 94-87. 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 2002 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE/Getty Images) /

Steve Kerr might seem like an odd choice for this spot as he doesn’t have the type of statistics that jump right out at you. Nevertheless, there is no doubt he achieved an incredible amount during his playing career. Not only did he win five NBA championships (including four in a row), but, as the career leader in three-point percentage, he is also one of the greatest shooters in history.

Kerr was a pretty clutch player during his time as well making an impact during some key playoff moments. After receiving a pass from Michael Jordan, Kerr hit the series-clinching shot in Game 6 of the 1997 NBA Finals. He also hit several big three’sin Game 6 of the 2003 Western Conference Finals to help the Spurs move onto and win the NBA Finals.

Steve Kerr was never an All-Star. He was never even a consistent starter. However, he was a valuable contributor on several championship teams, not to mention a deadly shooter. Unfortunately, the Suns never got to see this side of him. They drafted the University of Arizona product late in the second round. After only seeing him play for 26 games, they traded him to Cleveland.

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