Redrafting Detroit Pistons guard Bruce Brown in the 2018 NBA Draft
1. Phoenix Suns – Luka Doncic
(Original Pick – Deandre Ayton)
This one was obvious. If there was a redraft, there is no way the Suns could overthink this one.
2. Sacramento Kings – Jaren Jackson Jr.
(Original Pick – Marvin Bagley III)
Jaren Jackson Jr. has been the best big in the draft, showing incredible offensive and defensive skills. He may be better suited to play forward than center long term, but fits what the Kings were looking for very nicely.
3. Atlanta Hawks – Trae Young
(Original Pick -Luka Doncic)
The Hawks get the guy they ultimately wanted, but don’t get the chance to acquire a few assets in return.
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4. Memphis Grizzlies – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
(Original Pick – Jaren Jackson Jr.)
Gilgeous-Alexander has been exceptional, and has as much upside as anybody left on the board. He has been excellent for the Thunder, and here he is able to give the Grizzlies the confidence to move on from Mike Conley.
5. Dallas Mavericks – Deandre Ayton
(Original Pick – Trae Young)
The Mavericks aren’t able to trade up for Luka Doncic, but Ayton is a solid player to get with the fifth pick in the draft. He is the only player from the 2018 NBA Draft that averages over 10 rebounds per game, and despite questions about his motor, he fills a need at center for Dallas.
6. Orlando Magic – Wendell Carter
(Original Pick – Mo Bamba)
Wendell Carter has been a pretty solid player for the Chicago Bulls. Perhaps a solid rookie season gives them confidence in moving on from Nikola Vucevic.
7. Chicago Bulls – Michael Porter Jr.
(Original Pick – Wendell Carter)
Porter has been impressive throughout his first season on the court. An injury history scared a lot of teams away, but he has shown to still be an exceptional talent with enormous upside.
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8. Cleveland Cavaliers – Devonte’ Graham
(Original Pick – Collin Sexton)
Graham had an electric season and could certainly in the NBA’s Most Improved Player Award this year. Despite being inefficient, he has been tasked with an enormous role on the Charlotte Hornets and has stepped up in numerous big moments.
9. New York Knicks – Marvin Bagley III
(Original Pick – Kevin Knox)
Bagley III has been a solid NBA player. He would’ve fit nicely on the Knicks, and we all know how much they love power forwards.
10. Philadelphia 76ers – Landry Shamet
(Original Pick – Mikal Bridges)
Shamet has played well on both teams that he has played for so far. After the 76ers traded him in a package for Tobias Harris, he has started 15 games this year for the Las Angeles Clippers. Maybe the 76ers will hold onto Shamet if they selected him in the top 10.