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NBA Mock Draft 3.0 — Atlanta Hawks Win Number One Pick

By Dallin Duffy

ATHENS, GA - FEBRUARY 19: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs gestures during a game against the Auburn Tigers at Stegeman Coliseum on February 19, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
ATHENS, GA - FEBRUARY 19: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs gestures during a game against the Auburn Tigers at Stegeman Coliseum on February 19, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /
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AMES, IA – DECEMBER 12: Tyrese Haliburton #22 of the Iowa State Cyclones runs down court in the second half of play against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Hilton Coliseum on December 12, 2019 in Ames, Iowa. The Iowa Hawkeyes won 84-68 over the Iowa State Cyclones. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images) /

Phoenix Suns. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. PG, Iowa State. Tyrese Haliburton. 10. player. 66

There would have to be some discussion about taking Nico Mannion, the Phoenix native who’s coming off a rough freshman season in Tucson, but they take Haliburton instead here.

He’s a better player, at least on paper, and could be the steal of the lottery. The Iowa State sophomore does just about everything well; he shoots at a high rate, sets up his teammates with ease, grabs plenty of boards for his size and plays tough D as well.

Haliburton shot over 50 percent from the field and 40 percent from three with a high usage rate, still managing 6.5 assists per contest. At 20 years of age, he may be the most pro-ready point guard in the class.

A broken wrist suffered in February ended his collegiate career and may scare a few teams off, but it shouldn’t. Haliburton projects to be a well-rounded offensive player who could finally give Devin Booker some backcourt help in the desert.