In today’s news that surprises no one, Duke freshman Zion Williamson has declared himself eligible for the NBA draft.

But if the Suns get the No. 1 pick, they should trade it or draft Murray State point guard Ja Morant.

Williamson had an amazing season at Duke, and the viral moments tell as much of the story as the stats. There were clips of him throwing down 360s, a still photo of him jumping to the roof to celebrate a teammate in the NCAA Tournament and, of course, the Nike explosion.

He was the unquestioned star of college basketball, and his play and potential drew comparisons to LeBron James — which is exactly why newly minted Suns General Manager James Jones should pass.

There’s no way for Williamson to live up to the hype surrounding him. It’s ridiculous to compare a rookie to a Hall of Famer.

For the sake of argument, let’s think back to James’ rookie season. He averaged 20.9 points, 5.9 assists and 5.5 rebounds per game back in 2003-04.

In the 15 years since, only Blake Griffin has had a higher rookie scoring average with 22.5 points per game. (And remember Griffin sat out what should have been his rookie season with a broken left kneecap. So, he was a 21-year-old rookie. Williamson will be 19.)

There’s also a matter of circumstance.

The Suns need another tweener forward like the desert needs another cactus. Josh Jackson, TJ Warren, Mikal Bridges and Kelly Oubre all occupy a similar space on the court.

And while Williamson might be muscular like a post player, scouts say he’s closer to 6-foot-5 than the 6-7 he’s listed at. So, chances are he’d be right there next to Jackson, Warren, Bridges and Oubre on the wing. Phoenix needs help down on the block next to Deandre Ayton.

Something else to consider with Williamson is the physicality of the NBA.

He’s never been in a position where he wasn’t the most physically gifted player on the court. Next year, there will be someone who can match his size, speed and leaping ability every night.

All this isn’t to say Williamson won’t have a fine NBA career. But he’s going to have to figure it out.

Who’s he going to mold his game after? What skills will he have to learn? What position will he play?

Suns fans are tired of watching guys develop. They’re tired of watching guys try to figure it out. They want guys who can play.

Compared to Williamson, Morant will have less of a learning curve, less pressure and a similar level of potential. Plus, the Suns need a point guard.

Reach Moore at gmoore@azcentral.com or 602-444-2236. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter @WritingMoore.

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