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By GREG MACAFEE
Cronkite News

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns hold a special place in the heart and mind of former Lehigh University center Tim Kempton Jr. He grew up playing high school basketball at Brophy Preparatory and watched his father, Tim Kempton, play for the Suns in the 1992-1993 season.

On Friday, after the younger Kempton worked out for his hometown team, he described the experience as “surreal.”

“To kind of even think about it is one thing, but then to come out here and kind of have that experience is a whole other opportunity,” Kempton Jr. said. “Like I said earlier, I’m thankful for any NBA workouts I can get but this one is gonna hold a special place in my heart and my mind no matter what happens.”

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