During an interview on one of ESPN’s draft preview shows Monday, Phoenix general manager Ryan McDonough – owner of Thursday’s No. 1 pick – noted that not all NBA drafts are alike. The reality is, there is often significant fluctuation in the number of can’t-miss types available at the top of draft boards each summer.
“In some years, even at No. 1, it’s kind of a stretch – it’s almost like you’re making up guys to pick (first who don’t deserve that status),” McDonough said. “In this draft we feel like all five of (the projected top prospects) are worthy.