Phoenix Suns: 5 Draft Options At No. 34

1. Gary Payton II

Like Tyler Ulis, Gary Payton II is a point guard who would be a solid addition for the Suns’ backcourt if they have one more pick to spare in the 2016 NBA Draft (and by “spare” I mean, you know, actually using that pick on a player they intend to play next season).

Also like Ulis, one of Payton’s greatest strengths — no surprise, given the nickname his father, “The Glove,” earned for his D — is on the defensive end. Payton is a downright tenacious defender who racks up blocks, steals and rebounds, which would make him a welcome addition in Phoenix.

Oh, and he also has the athleticism and hops that his old man never had, giving him the power to do things like this:

Payton is a decent enough shooter (31.4 percent from three-point range) to believe he can improve that skill with enough repetition, and his raw numbers — 16.0 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 5.0 APG and 2.5 SPG — are incredibly well-rounded.

The biggest knock on Payton is his age (23), and more than likely, the Suns won’t even be using this pick on a player expected to be on the roster in 2016-17.

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But if the Suns are in the market for a backup point guard and Tyler Ulis is already off the board (which is likely), GPII wouldn’t be a terrible fall-back plan — especially for a second round selection that doesn’t come with a guaranteed contract anyway.