Top-10 things to watch over the last ten games

By Adam Maynes | Mar 21, 2018

PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 2: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 2, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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PHOENIX, AZ – MARCH 13: Shaquille Harrison #10 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers on March 13, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Every competitive teams needs a good backup point guard to help keep the offense flowing while the starter is out. Could Shaq Harrison play himself into that ultimate role, or is he just a gap filler until this summer when they find a true backup (possibly Elfrid Payton) potentially pushing Shaq to the third point guard position.

What to watch for is what sets Shaq apart from other point guard the Suns have had for some time: he is a very good defensive player. Although not one to light up the stat sheet offensively – at least not so far – if he can just continue to facilitate the offense but be a lock down defender, then there is no reason to think that he cannot be on the roster and a role player for the Suns on some level next season.

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