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Phoenix Suns: 5 Draft Options At No. 34

By Gerald Bourguet

Jan 17, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Oregon State Beavers guard Gary Payton II (1) dribbles the ball during the first half against the Utah Utes at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 17, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Oregon State Beavers guard Gary Payton II (1) dribbles the ball during the first half against the Utah Utes at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /
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4. Ante Zizic

A professional in the Croatian league since age 16, the 19-year-old Ante Zizic is another potential draft-and-stash option for a Suns team that won’t be looking to bring aboard four new rookies next season.

Zizic is a 6’11” center with a more traditional skill set for the 5-spot. He’s an excellent rebounder, he’s aggressive and tough down low, and he has a very good low post arsenal on the offensive end.

In terms of weaknesses, Zizic still does not display a refined sense of the game in terms of his basketball IQ, and he has virtually no perimeter game to speak of.

If the Suns go with another player they’re not planning to add for the 2016-17 season, this is one potential avenue for them to take. Like Thon Maker, however, there’s a decent chance he’s off the board before the Suns are on the clock at No. 34.

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