It makes perfect sense why the Phoenix Suns are trying to bring in Zoran Dragic to their already talented back court. The Goran and Zoran Dragic show in this year's FIBA World Cup in Spain was quite the entertainment but bringing it to the NBA in Phoenix is simply a whole new level of awesome. But aside from the clear familial and public relations victory, the younger Dragic also fits perfectly well in the Sun's style of play. Per azcentral sports:
Zoran Dragic is a 6-foot-5 guard with aggressive defense, a familiar attacking style in transition and a developing perimeter shot. In seven World Cup games, he averaged 14.1 points and 4.0 rebounds in 26.3 minutes per game with 50 percent shooting overall and 43.3 percent shooting on 3-pointers. He averaged 10.9 points in Euroleague play last season. His presence would be a plus to the retention of Goran, who likely will opt to become a free agent next summer but already has expressed his desire to stay with Phoenix.
Dave King of Bright Side of the Sun also believes that if Zoran develops a consistent three-point shot, he should be able to translate the rest of his game well in the NBA. He is a hard-nosed, scrappy defender who can effectively disrupt passing lanes and give opposing players a hard time when he is locked down on defense. Offensively, he is quick and aggressive and can drive to the hoop using his left hand and run the fast break just like his brother Goran. Defensively and offensively, Zoran fits seamlessly in the run-and-gun style of the Suns
Under coach Jeff Hornacek, Goran had a break out season with the Suns. Its not hard to imagine Hornacek doing the same with Zoran who has a similar style of game with his brother. The brothers also have a certain chemistry together and having them at the same situation in the back court under the supervision of Hornacek seems like a no-brainer.
And of course, Goran Dragic is set to become and unrestricted free agent next summer and a young player on the rise like him should garner plenty of attention from other teams. Having his brother Zoran under contract for two years should be able to help the Sun's chances of retaining him.
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