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After being eliminated at the hands of the newly crowned NBA champions, the Phoenix Suns have made some big moves this offseason. The Suns, who already had a star-studded roster, added another All-Star after making a blockbuster trade with the Washington Wizards. And now, the team is looking to sign another big gun.

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The Phoenix Suns traded away 12-time All-Star, Chris Paul in return for Bradley Beal. And now, the team is looking to add a 7?2 giant, who is only three inches shorter than Victor Wembanyama.

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The Suns signing their own version of Victor Wembanyama

After being waved by the Orlando Magic, many fans joked about the Spurs signing Bol Bol to pair alongside Victor Wembanyama, and go back to their Twin Tower glory days.

While the San Antonio Spurs may not act upon it, the Phoenix Suns surely might pull the trigger and try to land the Sudan native to their team. Many teams may seek the services of Bol but the Suns seem to be the frontrunners.

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According to Shams Charania, ?The Phoenix Suns are frontrunners to sign free agent Bol Bol, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Rival teams are expecting Bol to sign in near future with the Suns, who have deepened their roster this offseason.?

The Suns already made a big trade, parting ways with veteran point guard Chris Paul. The team managed to land Bradley Beal, a proven and reliable scorer, to pair him with the duo of Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. But the spotlight is on the?7?2 forward help.?

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Will signing Bol Bol help?

Bol Bol is listed at 7?2 and has a 7?8 wingspan. The position he plays can quickly help the Phoenix Suns put him in the starting lineup alongside the newly formed trio of Durant, Booker, and Beal.

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As for the Suns? center De?Andre Ayton, Bol Bol has the ability to shoot the long-range shot which will only help him stretch the floor, leaving Ayton ample space to create his own shot in the post.

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While Bol?s height and wingspan are his forte, his defensive end of the floor can come handy for the three stars run an immediate offensive fastbreak. All eyes on another big trade of the season now.?

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“Good, better, best. Never let it rest. Until your good is better and your better is best” - Tim Duncan said this once, and I took it as a sign to keep working on myself, without fail! Being a basketball player all my life, it was natural for me to eventually become an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. Being a Spurs fan, I fell in love with Duncan and McGrady for making me the fan I am today. Their dedication to their field inspired me to never give up, despite my knee surgeries. Today, as an NBA writer, I get to share my unique perspectives with the world. The fact that I actually get to write about the things that I love, especially while getting to watch them live, it something I love about my job. With San Antonio landing a cornerstone for their franchise in Wembanyama, make sure you are paying close attention to Spurs-based pieces. When I am not knee-deep into all things basketball, I am gaming. I love PUBG, NBA2K and Forza Horizon. Want to have a spirited debate on my articles? Hit me up on the links below.

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