*Ranked in terms of having the most successful careers
First of all, this is a really good draft. Teams should be trying to trade for multiple lottery picks, though I doubt any would be willing to give one up easily.
Tier I: Potential HOF
1 Luka Doncic: Barring being drafted by and playing on one of those teams with poisonous cultures, this guy is the real deal.
2 DeAndre Ayton: Does he have the drive to be a legitimate star?
Tier II: Top Picks in Most Other Drafts
3. Jaren Jackson Jr.: Almost total package to be a modern day big. Needs a go-to-move to punish smalls on switches.
4. Mo Bamba: The jump shot is legit. But is he one of those guys who is too smart for his own good?
5. Marvin Bagley: Modern day Amare. The jumpshot will come.
6. Wendell Carter Jr.: Al Horford lite. Highest floor, most likely to have a long career that casual fans will forget about.
7. Kevin Knox: Won’t have to carry the offense in the NBA. Reps on the wings will serve him well. Calipari keeps churning these blue-chippers out.
Tier III: Solid Pros
8. Jerome Robinson: It’s going to take time, but highest floor of the wings in this draft.
9. Mikal Bridges: Most ready to contribute on a winning team (Side note: should watch Ray Allen and emulate how he hops into dribble pullups)
10. Collin Sexton: If he keeps his intensity after getting that first big check, he will stick in the league
11. Miles Bridges: Had no space to attack in college
12. Aaron Holiday: Royal blood line
13. Grayson Allen: I believe he is a good kid
14. Trae Young: 2018 Aaron Brooks
15. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Needs to play with a true shooting point.
16. Elie Okobo: Shooters going to shoot
17. Lonnie Walker: Ben McLemore?
Went a little bit deeper than I would’ve liked with this ranking. There are definitely guys that I missed.