NBA draft pick Thon Maker didn't need a college education to make a highly intelligent move last night -- blowing off all the raging celebratory parties in NYC ... to focus on business!
Thon was taken with #10 overall pick by the Milwaukee Bucks -- but after his name was called, the 19-year-old told TMZ Sports there was no way hitting the town ... he was hittin' the hay instead.
"I'm going to sleep," Maker said ... "I got an early flight, I got practice tomorrow, and a press conference ... I'm going to sleep.