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Four draft and stash options for the Phoenix Suns with the 59th Pick

By Khaleel Abdullah

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 16: Deputy Commissioner of the NBA, Mark Tatum announces the Phoenix Sun's 4th pick during the 2017 NBA Draft Lottery at the New York Hilton in New York, 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 16: Deputy Commissioner of the NBA, Mark Tatum announces the Phoenix Sun's 4th pick during the 2017 NBA Draft Lottery at the New York Hilton in New York, 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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The Phoenix Suns have four selections in the upcoming draft. GM Ryan McDonough has already hinted at not wanting to add four rookies to the roster, which could mean a draft and stash with the last pick.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – JANUARY 13: William McDowell-White of the Kings looks on during the round 15 NBL match between the New Zealand Breakers and the Sydney Kings at Vector Arena on January 13, 2017 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images)
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – JANUARY 13: William McDowell-White of the Kings looks on during the round 15 NBL match between the New Zealand Breakers and the Sydney Kings at Vector Arena on January 13, 2017 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images) /

In every draft there are foreign and domestic prospects. One of the pluses about choosing a player from overseas is that you can keep their rights but leave them on their current teams to continue developing on their current team before bringing them over when you feel they are ready.

This is called a draft and stash. Let’s look at some names that could be called with this move at the 59th pick.

No. 4 – William McDowell-White from Australia (6-5 185)

Season Stats : 46-28-81 shooting line (1.2 triples) for 12.1 pts, 6.4 asts, 4.7 rebs, 1.9 stls and 2.2 turnovers in 30.1 mins

White is a crafty scorer off the dribble that excels in transition. He’s a really good play maker, a good rebounder for his size, and plays decent defense especially when it comes to getting steals. He needs to improve his shooting (28% from downtown) but he’s a very good free throw shooter (81% from the stripe) and in time could stretch further back.

He’s a tall, skilled point guard, but he’s not very quick or athletic and therefore struggles to guard quicker, more athletic players.

At times, William lacks a degree of aggressiveness and he’s not always comfortable improvising. However, he has time to develop as he’s only 20-years-old. With the right structure and guidance he could have a floor of Elfrid Payton and a ceiling of a poor man’s Steve Nash (not as good of a shot but better defense).

Hey, with the 59th pick, why not take the chance of a young player at a position of need that could develop into what you need?

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