A Critical Look at the 2018 NBA Draft
The 2018 NBA Draft was one of the most anticipated in recent memory. With a number of highly touted prospects, the draft was seen as a potential turning point for several franchises.
However, the draft did not go as many expected. The Phoenix Suns, who had the first overall pick, selected Deandre Ayton over Luka Doncic. This decision was met with surprise and criticism by many analysts.
The Ayton-Doncic Debate
Ayton is a 7-foot-1 center who averaged 20.1 points and 11.6 rebounds per game in his one season at Arizona. He is a skilled scorer and rebounder with a good feel for the game.
Doncic, on the other hand, is a 6-foot-7 guard who averaged 18.1 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game in his one season at Real Madrid. He is a skilled scorer, passer, and rebounder who can play multiple positions.
Many analysts believe that Doncic is the more talented player. He is a better shooter, passer, and ball-handler than Ayton. He is also more versatile, as he can play both guard and forward positions.
The Bowie-Jordan Debacle
The Ayton-Doncic debate is reminiscent of the Bowie-Jordan debacle of 1984. In that draft, the Portland Trail Blazers selected Sam Bowie over Michael Jordan with the second overall pick. Jordan went on to become one of the greatest players in NBA history, while Bowie’s career was plagued by injuries.
Many analysts believe that the Suns made a similar mistake by selecting Ayton over Doncic. They believe that Doncic is the more talented player and that he will have a greater impact on the NBA.
Time Will Tell
Only time will tell whether the Suns made the right decision in selecting Ayton over Doncic. However, the Bowie-Jordan debacle serves as a cautionary tale. The Suns would be wise to learn from the mistakes of the past and hope that they have not made a similar mistake.
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