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Five free agent PF’s to keep an eye on for the Phoenix Suns

By Ross Ittel

ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 24: Aaron Gordon #00 of the Orlando Magic dunks the ball against the Phoenix Suns on March 24, 2018 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. 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 Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 24: Aaron Gordon #00 of the Orlando Magic dunks the ball against the Phoenix Suns on March 24, 2018 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. 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 Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – JANUARY 24: Jared Dudley #3 of the Phoenix Suns defends against Thaddeus Young #21 of the Indiana Pacers during a game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on January 24, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers won 116-101. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – JANUARY 24: Jared Dudley #3 of the Phoenix Suns defends against Thaddeus Young #21 of the Indiana Pacers during a game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on January 24, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers won 116-101. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Thaddeus Young

Another veteran, Thaddeus Young may end up being the cheapest option on the list. The 1- year pro would be a solid veteran contributor to the young Suns. A career 32% 3-point shooter, Thad Young does a little bit of everything on the court. He is not great at anything but helps out with everything, especially on the boards and is a solid defender.

Thad is a very good mid-range player and is able to be either a roll man or pop man after setting a pick.

Defensively, Young is not much of a rim protector but is very apt in creating turnovers which he averages 1.5 steals a game for his career. Young is a very durable player, having only missed a combined 18 games over the last three seasons, and has not missed much action throughout his entire career.

He does not need the ball to be effective but can do a little play-making when he gets the rock in his hands. The lefty just turned 30-years-old and projects to be a good contributor for at least a few more years so the length of a potential contract should not be too risky.

After making almost $13 million this past season, it would seem like a slight over pay if Phoenix gave him this same amount of money. If McDonough could get that price down to around $8 or $9 million a year then I think Thad Young would be a good veteran value pick up.

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