2018 NBA Mock Draft 4.0

TUCSON, AZ - MARCH 01: Deandre Ayton #13 of the Arizona Wildcats reacts to a foul call during the second half of the college basketball game against the Stanford Cardinal at McKale Center on March 1, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona. The Wildcats beat the Cardinal 75-67. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
TUCSON, AZ - MARCH 01: Deandre Ayton #13 of the Arizona Wildcats reacts to a foul call during the second half of the college basketball game against the Stanford Cardinal at McKale Center on March 1, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona. The Wildcats beat the Cardinal 75-67. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
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MADRID, SPAIN – DECEMBER 19: Luka Doncic, #7 guard of Real Madrid during the 2017/2018 Turkish Airlines Euroleague Regular Season Round 13 game between Real Madrid v Valencia Basket at Wizink Arena on December 19, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Sonia Canada/Getty Images)
MADRID, SPAIN – DECEMBER 19: Luka Doncic, #7 guard of Real Madrid during the 2017/2018 Turkish Airlines Euroleague Regular Season Round 13 game between Real Madrid v Valencia Basket at Wizink Arena on December 19, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Sonia Canada/Getty Images)

At this point, Ayton and Doncic have locked themselves into the top two. While not the same athlete as some of his lottery counterparts, Doncic has produced at a historically high level against far better competition. It’s rare for an 18-year-old (recently turned 19) to be among the best players in Europe.

At 6-8, Doncic has the size needed to play three or four positions and the skills of a natural point guard. He’s on the same plane as Lonzo Ball and Ben Simmons when it comes to vision and passing players open.

His three-point shot hasn’t been wildly consistent, but the mechanics are worth buying into. He has arguably the highest floor in this class and should be able to contribute to an NBA team (especially the Suns) from day one.