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2018 NBA Draft Big Board 7.0

By Christopher Kline

Real Madrid's Slovenian Luka Doncic reacts during the Euroleague Final Four finals basketball match between Real Madrid and Fenerbahce Dogus Istanbul at The Stark Arena in Belgrade on May 20, 2018. (Photo by Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP) (Photo credit should read ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP/Getty Images)
Real Madrid's Slovenian Luka Doncic reacts during the Euroleague Final Four finals basketball match between Real Madrid and Fenerbahce Dogus Istanbul at The Stark Arena in Belgrade on May 20, 2018. (Photo by Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP) (Photo credit should read ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP/Getty Images) /
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2018 NBA Draft
FORT WORTH, TX – DECEMBER 30: Oklahoma Sooners guard Trae Young (#11) dribbles the ball during the Big 12 college basketball game between the TCU Horned Frogs and the Oklahoma Sooners on December 30, 2017, at the Ed & Rae Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, TX. Oklahoma won the game 90-89. (Photo by Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images). /

Aside from Luka Doncic, Young is unquestionably the best point guard in the 2018 class. There are always defensive concerns with smaller point guards, but he possesses the kind of offensive upside that should get serious looks anywhere outside the top two.

He’s the most dynamic shooter in the draft, hitting shots from well beyond the NBA three-point line. His quick release allows him to shoot with minimal space, while his passing chops make him especially dangerous due to his ability to attack closeouts and create.

In the pick-and-roll, Young is one of the better passers we’ve seen in recent years. He has an advanced understanding of angles, whipping on-time passes with an impressive blend of velocity and accuracy. He can play the role of set-up man as well as anyone in the draft.