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Film Breakdown: Why JaVale McGee is the perfect backup center for Phoenix

The Phoenix Suns signed veteran big man JaVale McGee to a one-year, $5 million contract this offseason, filling one of their greatest needs.

He is a 3-time NBA Champion and Gold Medalist, shedding that “Shaqtin’ A Fool” label he was associated with early on in his career.

Free agent center JaVale McGee has reached an agreement with the Phoenix Suns on a one-year, $5 million deal, league sources tell @YahooSports.

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) August 3, 2021

Phoenix sorely missed having a more “traditional” backup to deploy behind Deandre Ayton throughout their playoff run.