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With Grizzlies shopping 4th pick and Chandler Parsons, the Suns should pounce

By Sean Humpherys

MEMPHIS, TN - FEBRUARY 8: Chandler Parsons #25 of the Memphis Grizzlies handles the ball during a game against the Phoenix Suns on February 8, 2017 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TN - FEBRUARY 8: Chandler Parsons #25 of the Memphis Grizzlies handles the ball during a game against the Phoenix Suns on February 8, 2017 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 10: Deandre Ayton #13 of the Arizona Wildcats celebrates on the court after the team defeated the USC Trojans 75-61 to win the championship game of the Pac-12 basketball tournament at T-Mobile Arena on March 10, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 10: Deandre Ayton #13 of the Arizona Wildcats celebrates on the court after the team defeated the USC Trojans 75-61 to win the championship game of the Pac-12 basketball tournament at T-Mobile Arena on March 10, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

The First Pick

It’s generally assumed that the Suns will draft DeAndre Ayton first overall, so for the purposes of this trade, let us assume that McDonough and Sarver draft Ayton (even though he probably isn’t the best pick, in my opinion).

Since Doncic, Bagley, Jackson, Porter, and Bamba could seemingly all be available with the fourth pick I will cover them. However, most of you know about the prospects so I will go into basic fit more than anything else.

EAST LANSING, MI – JANUARY 10: Jaren Jackson Jr. #2 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts to a play during the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Breslin Center on January 10, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
EAST LANSING, MI – JANUARY 10: Jaren Jackson Jr. #2 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts to a play during the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Breslin Center on January 10, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) /

Jaren Jackson Jr.

The Suns could draft an athletic guy named Jackson with the fourth pick two years in a row.

Jaren Jackson is probably the most likely guy to fall here be drafted by the Suns. Funny thing is that if that happens, there would be a J.J. and a J.J.J. on the same team.

Jackson would be the best fit with Ayton because he can play power forward, is a monster defender, and hopefully can stretch the floor for Ayton with his jump shot. Jackson might also be available here because NBA scouts view him as a player without a lot of potential as a shot creator.

J.J.J. looks a lot like Al Horford, potentially an elite defender and floors pacer with some ball handling ability. Jackson probably will never be a good enough shot creator to win a championship as the best player on his team although neither could Kevin Love though.

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