FanSided Network 2018 NBA Mock Draft

As you might guess from the last name, Holiday comes from an NBA pedigree — the brother of Justin and Jrue Holiday. The youngest of the trio is projected as a late first-rounder but he makes sense here for the Suns just outside the lottery because of his versatile offensive skill set.

Holiday is just 6-foot-1 but with a 6-foot-6 wingspan has the size to at least try and guard both backcourt spots. On offense he can similarly fill multiple roles. He was primarily a spot-up shooter early in his career (and made 42.2 percent of his 3s across three seasons at UCLA) but he progressively handled more and more shot creation duties over time. He’s probably not suited to being a full-time point guard, especially with his turnover issues. However, he would look great next to Devin Booker and Josh Jackson, two other players who are both going to be handling the ball plenty. This leaves Holiday free to attack mismatches and space the floor around Booker and new center Deandre Ayton.

It may be a lower-upside pick, but the Suns have plenty of upside on the roster. They could use a shooter who is experienced and able to make everyone’s jobs easier next season.

— Ian Levy

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