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Jimmer Fredette might be better suited for the NBA now with Suns than when he was drafted

Jimmer Fredette talked about having another shot to play in the NBA as he's signed with the Phoenix Suns. Duane Rankin, Arizona Republic

Jimmer Fredette is officially back in the NBA — and hungry to make the most of this new opportunity with the Phoenix Suns.

"For sure, extremely," Fredette said. "That's the whole goal."

The Suns signed the 2011 Naismith College Player of the Year and former first-round pick to a two-year contract Friday following another highly successful season in the China Basketball Association.

"Not a lot of times guys get second chances and second opportunities, especially at 30 years old," continued Fredette, who averaged six points per game over five NBA seasons with four different teams.