Nine months ago, the 2018 NBA Draft class looked, at least in some ways, to be below average with a relative weakness in international prospects, incoming freshmen, and returning college players. Since that time, the reclassification of Marvin Bagley and the unusually fast development of several freshmen—particularly big men—has altered the perception pretty dramatically. This class now shapes up as average in its overall depth but one that is stacked at the top and throughout the lottery.
Here is an early look at how the board could shape up for the Atlanta Hawks near the top of the draft and a glimpse at how the board could change in the months ahead:
1 - Luka Doncic, G, Real Madrid (Serbia)
Doncic will enter the draft as the most productive prospect in history.