What if the Phoenix Suns had drafted Tyrese Haliburton instead of Jalen Smith? The Suns passed on Haliburton at 10, opting for Smith — who didn’t pan out and was traded away in less than two seasons. Haliburton, now a two-time All-Star and Finals leader with the Pacers, says he was open to playing for any team that picked him — except maybe two unnamed teams. He even called the Suns himself before falling to the Kings. Meanwhile, Smith ended up becoming close friends with Haliburton in Indiana — making the “what if” question all the more haunting for Suns fans.

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