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2. Phoenix Suns: Josh Jackson, SF, Kansas
Age: 20 (February 10, 1997)
Size: 6-foot-8, 207 pounds
Even with Eric Bledsoe already on the roster, the idea of adding Lonzo Ball--an elite passer--next to a number of young scorers who would benefit from having a pass-first PG has to be enticing for Phoenix. Still, for a team that finished 28th in the NBA in defensive rating, Jackson's ability to change the game on that end of the court may be too difficult to pass up.
Blessed with the perfect defensive trifecta--athleticism, length and a high basketball IQ--Jackson averaged 2.2 steals and 1.4 blocks per 40 minutes and finished with a sparkling 96.0 defensive rating.
Throw in his improved offense and shooting stroke down the stretch (17.6 points, 53.2 percent shooting and 48.1 percent three-point shooting on 3.1 attempts over his last 17 games), and Jackson has a strong claim to being the best two-way player in the draft. (Getty)
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NBA Mock Draft 2017: Full 1st-Round Projections & Updates