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2019 NBA Mock Draft: There’s movement in the top 5

By Brendon Kleen

CHARLESTON, IL - JANUARY 17: Ja Morant #12 of the Murray State Racers brings the ball up court during the game against the Eastern Illinois Panthers at Lantz Arena on January 17, 2019 in Charleston, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
CHARLESTON, IL - JANUARY 17: Ja Morant #12 of the Murray State Racers brings the ball up court during the game against the Eastern Illinois Panthers at Lantz Arena on January 17, 2019 in Charleston, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /
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COLLEGE PARK, MD – JANUARY 11: Romeo Langford #0 of the Indiana Hoosiers dribbles the Darryl Morsell #11 of the Maryland Terrapins during a college basketball game at the XFinity Center on January 11, 2019 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
COLLEGE PARK, MD – JANUARY 11: Romeo Langford #0 of the Indiana Hoosiers dribbles the Darryl Morsell #11 of the Maryland Terrapins during a college basketball game at the XFinity Center on January 11, 2019 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) /

66. . G. Indiana. Romeo Langford. 4. player

Earlier this month, Suns general manager James Jones said that when it came to Phoenix acquiring a point guard, his biggest concern was that “it takes two to tango.” That was his way of saying it’s most likely that the Suns use the draft or free agency to nab a playmaker rather than a trade. However, he narrowed the possibilities even further when he said the Suns were not incredibly interested in bringing yet another 19-year-old prospect into their organization to develop. Not after owner Robert Sarver fired former general manager Ryan McDonough in part because he believed “the switch (had) flipped” and it was time to start winning.

So take all of that into consideration when thinking about the Suns in this year’s draft. Wherever their selection lands will be the inflection point of the night. They could flip the pick to a competitive team that would then reach for a specific player or the Suns could deal their pick to another lottery team that would use a more aggressive strategy to stockpile talent in 2019.

But if the Suns choose to draft a player themselves, they could look to Langford. Phoenix’s perpetual search for a point guard has lasted so long in part because of the unique style and skill of their maxed-out star, Devin Booker. Rather than a traditional pass-first slasher, the Suns need a guy who can defend point guards but play off the ball on offense. That limits the number of players who fit in Phoenix.

Langford would be one, with great size for his position and a 3-point rate that has improved in conference play. He has a great feel for the game that would work well in Suns coach Igor Kokoskov’s system.

Check out our full scouting report on Romeo Langford.