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You realize in hand one you are in early position with a bunch of people left to act? Also, someone who is lag still may have an utg range that dominates A9.
Right. If I was button and it folded to me? I'd 3 bet without considering any other option, but not 5 spots from the button for 3 bets with all those characters behind.
Now, vs a straddle and a limp? I'm 3 betting.