Koa Peat is the semi-rare example of a first-round draft pick that begins their career with the Phoenix Suns.

Peat, 19, joins Khaman Maluach, Ryan Dunn, and Jalen Smith as the examples of this during the 2020's decade.

While the University of Arizona product is facing a lesser role during his rookie year, the vision for his future is clear.

The second-year Suns head coach made his feelings about Peat and the support the Suns must show him clear ahead of the Suns' win over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday (PHNX Suns).

"All of us, we've all gotta put our hands around Koa."

The all-out support that Ott is displaying is crucial for the Arizona native's journey as a rookie, especially considering that he may not start the season as a member of the "core" rotation.

"He's never not played, & that's probably what's gonna happen off the bat."

While Peat isn't prohibited from playing during his rookie season, the conditions aren't trending towards this being a reality - at first at least. 

The current arrangement seems to be Dunn and Rasheer Fleming duking it out for meaningful minutes as part of the second unit. Again, this doesn't prohibit Peat from playing. However, it does point to Peat needing time to work his way into the rotation.

Despite this, there are a particular set of skills in Peat's possession that make it difficult to keep him off the court. 

While Peat needs to grow into his own in some areas, Ott is well aware that there are areas where he is instantly translating in (PHNX).

"You need paint pressure & you need to be able to think out there & make the right decision... It's the IQ piece of Koa that stands out everytime you see him play."

This has been the story of Peat's career. The 6'8" forward has been hailed for his physicality and basketball IQ at every single turn of his career. Whether it was as a McDonald's All-American athlete and representative of a four-time Arizona state champ, or it was as one of the faces of a Final Four squad at the collegiate level, Peat's ability to be anything his team needs him to be has been a consistent theme.

There's no denying Peat's athleticism, play finishing, ability to make the right decision with the ball in his hands, or general nature of being unafraid when it comes to playing with physicality. 

These are all core traits that Peat can take with him as his future progresses. This reigns true at any level, whether he is playing a game with the Valley Suns, or entering an NBA game in crunch time with the chance to make game winning plays. 

Regardless of circumstance, the Suns are incredibly confident that Peat becomes an incredible player over the next several seasons.