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Phoenix Suns 2018 offseason plans Part 3: Free Agency

By Adam Maynes

MILWAUKEE, WI - MARCH 30: Jabari Parker #12 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots a three pointer during the third quarter against the Phoenix Suns during the third quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center on March 30, 2016 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI - MARCH 30: Jabari Parker #12 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots a three pointer during the third quarter against the Phoenix Suns during the third quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center on March 30, 2016 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Mike McGinnis/Getty Images) /
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Milwaukee, WI – MARCH 30: Jabari Parker #12 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots the ball Phoenix Suns on March 30, 2016 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 2016 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)
Milwaukee, WI – MARCH 30: Jabari Parker #12 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots the ball Phoenix Suns on March 30, 2016 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 2016 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images) /

 Jabari Parker

A lot of fans are very interested in the idea of signing Parker this offseason, although the potential cost plus injury history makes him the biggest risk of the power forwards dicsussed.

Of the three, when healthy, Parker is undeniably the best scorer of them all, and in particular the far superior 3-point shooter. Placing him in a starting lineup with Devin Booker and Josh Jackson would make that lineup one of the most potent scoring trios in all the league – especially if Jackson improves his own 3-point shooting this offseason. Adding Parker would potentially be the biggest splash signing in the NBA and if healthy would be a steal, all things considered.

That being said, he has already had two torn ACL’s in the same (left knee), something that historially has killed player’s careers as their knees are almost never the same. It might  take a near max contract to acquire him, an amount that is probably too much for any team other than his current Milwaukee franchise due to that injury history.

And yet, if there is any team in the NBA that would be able to get the most out of his health for the longest amount of time, it very well could be the Phoenix Suns, and taking a risk on him by offering a larger contract, might be worth it.

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