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Phoenix Suns rookie Josh Jackson brings good fortune to his team at NBA draft lottery | The Kansas City Star

Former Kansas guard Josh Jackson proved to be the Phoenix Suns’ good luck charm on Tuesday at the NBA Draft lottery in Chicago.

Jackson, wearing a beige suit and black bow tie, was the Suns’ representative at the lottery — one in which Phoenix, for the first time in team history, snared the No. 1 overall pick.

“I’ve never been that nervous before,” Jackson told The Arizona Republic when asked his emotions as the Suns’ envelope was last opened by NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum.

Jackson was asked by the Republic to account for his and the team’s good fortune.