Redrafting the top players from the 2018 NBA Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 7:30 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
As the focus shifts back to the 2018 NBA Draft class during the NBA Finals, a recent analysis revisits how teams might draft differently today. The class boasts two MVPs and numerous impactful players, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who recently led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a championship. The redraft sees Luka Doncic go first overall to the Suns, highlighting his offensive prowess. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Brunson follow, each notable for their transformative abilities. The analysis reflects on how talent from this draft continues to shape the league today.
- •Luka Doncic re-drafted first overall by the Suns
- •Shai Gilgeous-Alexander selected second by the Kings
- •Jalen Brunson moves up to third with the Hawks
- •Jaren Jackson Jr. remains fourth with the Grizzlies
- •The analysis emphasizes the depth of the 2018 class
- 7:30 AMYahoo Sports — 2018 NBA Draft: Redrafting the top players in loaded class, from Luka Doncic and SGA to Jalen Brunson
"A talented 2018 NBA Draft class takes center-stage again in the NBA Finals.
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