Phoenix Suns: 5 options for pick No. 54 in 2017 NBA Draft

1. Dwayne Bacon, SF, Florida State

If McDonough decides not to trade this pick or use it on a draft-and-stash prospect, most mock drafts are projecting him to bring home the Bacon.

Both The Ringer‘s draft guide and Draft Express‘ latest mock draft have Florida State’s Dwayne Bacon going to the Suns at No. 54, so even though they never brought him in for a pre-draft workout, his potential as an instant heat check guy off the bench makes him worthy of being on Phoenix’s radar.

Though he’s a tad short for a wing at 6’6″, Bacon makes up for it with pure muscular strength and a sturdy frame. He’s great in transition and when the floor opens up, making him a potentially great fit for Phoenix’s second unit when that tempo picks up again like the franchise’s glory days.

As a sophomore for the Seminoles, Bacon averaged 17.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game, shooting 45.2 percent from the floor. The biggest area of concern is his three-point stroke, as he made only 33.3 percent of his 4.9 long range attempts per game last year.

Another concern might be his defensive effort. Bacon has the strength and 6’10” wingspan to be a decent defender, but he didn’t always display the willingness on that end of the floor. He also needs to improve his ball handling with his off hand, and as a spot-up shooter from the perimeter.

However, in spite of the flaws that are to be expected from any second round prospect, Bacon still has upside on both ends of the floor, especially if he can improve his shooting form. He’s good at attacking the basket, he’s still only 21 (for now) and he can attack almost anyone going downhill.

If none of this has you sold on this edge-of-the-draft selection, consider who The Ringer lists as his potential NBA comparisons: Dion Waiters and Lance Stephenson.

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