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Phoenix Suns: Top 6 NBA players selected at #6

By Khaleel Abdullah

DENVER, CO - MAY 1: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during Game Two of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on May 1, 2019 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - MAY 1: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during Game Two of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on May 1, 2019 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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#3 Brandon Roy (2006 NBA Draft)

Brandon Roy, a 6-foot-6 guard, took the league by storm. Not only did he shoot right out of the gates, showing he belonged, he showed he was one of the best players in the league early on.

In 2007, he was named Rookie of the Year, shooting 37.7 percent from downtown and averaging 16.8 points, 4.4 rebounds and 4 assists per game.

In his second season, he was named to his first All-Star game with averages of 19.1 points, 5.8 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game.

In his third season, he made his second All-Star game with averages of 22.6 points, 5.1 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game.

In his fourth season, he made his third All-Star game with averages of 21.5 points, 4.7 assists and 4.4 rebounds per game.

He had gained respect around the league, including from Kobe Bryant who called Roy the hardest player to guard in the West, claiming that he had no weaknesses in his game.

In his first 6 playoff games, he scored 26.7 points per game on 47.1 percent shooting from beyond the arc.

Unfortunately his weakness was his body. They were ailing due to lack of cartilage. He underwent arthroscopic surgery on both of his knees, had a career-low year in 2010-11 and after the season stated he was medically retiring. His knees had degenerated that much that he had to hang up his sneakers when he was only 27.

If the Suns could get a player like a healthy Roy with the sixth pick then they found themselves a steal.

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