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Five things we learned about this Suns from preseason

By Grant Funtila

PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 13: Josh Jackson #20 of the Phoenix Suns stands on the court during the first half of the NBA preseason game against the Brisbane Bullets at Talking Stick Resort Arena on October 13, 2017 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. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 13: Josh Jackson #20 of the Phoenix Suns stands on the court during the first half of the NBA preseason game against the Brisbane Bullets at Talking Stick Resort Arena on October 13, 2017 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. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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Josh Jackson is the real deal

PORTLAND, OR – OCTOBER 3: Josh Jackson #20 of the Phoenix Suns goes to the basket against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 3, 2017 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. 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 Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OR – OCTOBER 3: Josh Jackson #20 of the Phoenix Suns goes to the basket against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 3, 2017 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. 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 Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Most Suns fans were disappointed during the lottery when the team moved down two spots.

The disappointment mostly came from the fact that most fans wanted a shot at Kansas star freshman Josh Jackson. It was clear Jackson fits the team the best out of all the prospect projected to go in the top five.

In a draft night full of surprises, Jackson somehow managed to land in the desert. Although Suns General Manager Ryan McDonough might have something to do with Jackson not working out for the Boston Celtics who picked 3rd overall.

“You guys know my connection to the Boston Celtics and the respect I have for Danny Ainge, but you guys also know how competitive I am, and it is a competition. The process is what it is, and we played by the rules, I guess. I’m just thrilled Josh Jackson is sitting next to me and is a member of the Phoenix Suns.”

During the preseason Josh Jackson played his hearts out and left his mark on the court every single game. The former Jayhawk averaged 14.0 ppg, 5.8 rpg, while shooting 40.0% from downtown.

Those numbers won’t jump at you when you look at the box score. But, it’s about how he got the 14 points and 6 rebounds per game. Jackson was constantly attacking the rim and was showing his motor all throughout every game. He was also hitting tough pull-up mid range jumpers and hitting catch and shoot threes, something most scouts said he needed to work on.

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