Phoenix Suns: Who should be part of the long-term core in Phoenix?

Cameron Johnson

This is a big leap to include Cameron Johnson into their young core, but hear me out.

There’s a reason why the Phoenix Suns traded down to the 11th pick in the 2019 draft to select Johnson. To this day, it was questionable, yet an understandable decision on behalf of the management.

After coming out of North Carolina as a senior, Cameron Johnson is actually older than around half of the current roster as a rookie. Honestly, Johnson is one of the most complete players of the draft class. In many ways he’s a developed product, meaning he has the potential to become a solid role player for the Suns in the future.

Johnson has shown his shooting ability, hitting 38.7 percent of his 3-point attempts. This mark ranks 51st in the NBA. It’s certainly good, but there is room for improvement.

Now, you’re asking why? Why continue the Cameron Johnson experiment when you have so many other players who are better than him?

It’s as simple as this, he has the potential to become one of the best spot-up shooters in the league if he’s given the minutes. Phoenix Suns are doing well with him, he suits the whole role-playing shtick.

And no, Cameron Johnson probably won’t become an All-Star, or anything special, but his ability to play his role is golden for a team like Phoenix who hope to contend soon.