DeAndre Ayton already being projected as #1 pick in 2018 NBA draft

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The odds are that a frontcourt player will be the first player chosen. In fact, the odds are heavily in favor of it happening. Since the NBA introduced the lottery in 1985, only four guards -- Allen Iverson, Derrick Rose, John Wall and Kyrie Irving -- have been drafted first.

For that reason, I'll go big, and I'll go with 2017's No. 3 ranked player, Arizona-bound seven-footer DeAndre Ayton.

The Bahamas native has size, he has good athleticism, he can shoot with range and he has very good hands. However, at times his interest level has come and gone and he's hunted jumpers instead of taking advantage of his size. Additionally, it could be argued that his post game hasn't shown much development over the past two years. But he's always rebounded well, and when he's angry, he is almost impossible to stop.  Ayton compared his game to an NBA legend's.
"I compare my game after Kevin Garnett," he said. "I can feel Kevin Garnett's energy when I watch film."  Ayton looks like he could step into an NBA game and play 10-15 minutes at the center position right now.  His fellow Bahamian, former Oklahoma star Buddy Hield agreed saying "He's special right now. I think he's good for the NBA now. His physical talents he can rebound the ball. He's just a talent, man".

If Ayton can unlock the key to performing consistently and find a better mix between his inside and outside game, then he could easily develop into the top pick in next year's draft.