In 2018, the NBA landscape was introduced to a cohort of fresh, young talent that would go on to redefine the game as we know it. Fast forward to 2023, and we have the chance to look back and re-evaluate these picks with the benefit of hindsight. Of particular interest in this retrospective is Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons, a player whose growth and development has caught the attention of fans and analysts alike.
The 2018 NBA Draft headliners
Deandre Ayton, Marvin Bagley III, and Luka Donu010diu0107 headlined the original 2018 draft.