
Charlotte Hornets - Miles Bridges, F, Michigan Stateīridges stunned the basketball world a year ago by deciding to return to Michigan State for a second season. He doesn’t do much as an offensive creator, but he can have a big impact simply by doing the things he already does well.

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He spent four years at Villanova growing into a knockdown shooter, and learning how to use his combination of length and quickness to become one of the better perimeter defenders in this draft. Mikal Bridges should be ready to step in as a 3-and-D wing from day one. He’s not a high volume shooter from three-point range, but he has flashed a shooting stroke that could improve over time. He has great positional size at 6’6 with a 7-foot wingspan, and should be able be a great fit in a league that’s becoming switch-heavy on defense. He created so much of the Wildcats’ offense in the half court, showcasing advanced footwork on drives to the basket and also a keen sense of playmaking. Gilgeous-Alexander is an oversized point guard who made a surprise turn as Kentucky’s best player this season. Cleveland Cavaliers - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, G, Kentucky His offensive game is raw right now, but he should be a quality lob target and he’s starting to develop a face-up jumper. He was already a great shot blocker in his one year at Texas, finishing No. He’s a potentially elite defensive talent, changing the trajectory of any shot in the paint with his sheer length. Mohamed Bamba must be seen to be believedīamba enters the NBA with a 7’9 wingspan, which will be the longest in the league from the moment he’s drafted. More than anything, he’s the type of player who just helps you win games. Doncic is a magician with the ball in his hands, already showing advanced skill at making plays off ball screens. He’s so skilled offensively as a ball handler and passer, he’s a great rebounder, and eventually he should be a high-level shooter. Phoenix Suns - Luka Doncic, G, SloveniaĪt 19 years old, Luka Doncic is already one of the best players in Europe. This is how we see the first round breaking at first glance. Now that we know the order, it’s time for an instant mock draft. The draft’s other star is Luka Doncic, a super skilled 6’8 guard from Slovenia who is already putting up incredible numbers for Real Madrid. There are five big men who could go within the top seven picks in the draft. It’s led by an impressive pack of big men starting with Arizona’s Deandre Ayton and Duke’s Marvin Bagley, who each put up dominant numbers in their freshmen seasons.

The Sacramento Kings will pick second, followed by the Atlanta Hawks at No. The Phoenix Suns will pick first overall after cashing in on a 25 percent chance to win the lottery. The order for the 2018 NBA Draft is finally set.
