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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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AUSTIN, TX – NOVEMBER 18: Mohamed Bamba #4 of the Texas Longhorns stands on the court during the game with the Lipscomb Bisons at the Frank Erwin Center on November 18, 2017 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Covatta/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX – NOVEMBER 18: Mohamed Bamba #4 of the Texas Longhorns stands on the court during the game with the Lipscomb Bisons at the Frank Erwin Center on November 18, 2017 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Covatta/Getty Images) /

Mohamed Bamba

If the Suns draft Bamba, then this might be the worst pick they could make.

Bamba is viewed as potentially a great defender like Rudy Gobert because of a 7’10” wingspan. He also projects as a Clint Capela on offense, setting screens and rim running.

However, although he has worked on his jumpshot recently, he projects as the worst shooting big in the top five. Bamba also doesn’t have as much lateral quickness as Bagley or Jackson, so if Bamba can’t be a perimeter defender and stretch the floor for Ayton the two won’t play well together.

Bamba won’t be able to wait at the hoop like Rudy Gobert because Ayton will have to do that too. The Suns would most likely end up trading one of the two.

ST LOUIS, MO – MARCH 08: Michael Porter Jr #13 of the Missouri Tigers dribbles the ball against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second round of the 2018 SEC Basketball Tournament at Scottrade Center on March 8, 2018 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
ST LOUIS, MO – MARCH 08: Michael Porter Jr #13 of the Missouri Tigers dribbles the ball against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second round of the 2018 SEC Basketball Tournament at Scottrade Center on March 8, 2018 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Michael Porter Jr.

Michael Porter Jr. would be the biggest dice roll at number four of this group of possible selections.

Porter was projected number one coming out of high school, but played 53 minutes in college due to injury. Similar to Kevin Durant, Porter is a 6’10” guard, and has a great jump shot. If he is as good as everyone thinks he could be, and could avoid repeat injuries, he would be a bigger steal than Joel Embiid.

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He would be another wing on an already wing loaded team, but could easily become the best player of the draft. It just depends on how he recovers from his injury.

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