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2017 NBA Draft: Instant reaction and grades from the first round

By Michael Saenz

Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; General view of the stage before the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; General view of the stage before the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 19, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Josh Jackson (11) reacts during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 19, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Josh Jackson (11) reacts during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Phoenix Suns – Josh Jackson, F, Kansas

The Phoenix Suns have quite the young core. Even though they probably would’ve liked to move Eric Bledsoe and take a point guard here, with Fultz and Ball off the board and with Josh Jackson still here, he had to be the pick.

Jackson probably should’ve gone in the top 3, but because he didn’t workout for the Celtics fell to Phoenix. Their loss.

Jackson can defend 1-4 on the defensive end, and probably play 1-5 on the offensive end. In no way is Jackson a polished prospect, but if he reaches his ceiling he has the capability to be the best player to come out of this draft.

Grad: A-