Why the Phoenix Suns Should Be 'Pleasantly Surprised' with Dragan Bender So Far

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Jul 13, 2016

Dragan Bender was the fourth overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft. He was selected by the Phoenix Suns and made his debut with them in the NBA Summer League.

Bender is averaging eight points and five rebounds through three games.

Is Bender playing well enough to justify using a top-five pick on him? Did he deserve to be drafted higher than he was?

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