2018 NBA Re-Draft: Which Stars Would Rise and Which Draft Night Shocks Would Change Everything?

Ah, the 2018 NBA Draft—an event that still sparks debates hotter than a summer heatwave in Phoenix. Ever wonder how much smoother things might have gone if teams prioritized actual talent over a flash-in-the-pan workout reel? Take Luka Doncic, for example: slipping to third was less a drop and more a nosedive in hindsight, especially when compared to the puzzling choices at second and third picks. Then there’s the Knicks’ infamous No. 9 pick, Kevin Knox—an outlier in a draft that otherwise delivered consistent value. Fast forward a few years, and it’s clear that this class gave us not just one, but potentially three Hall of Fame-bound guards. So, what if we went back and hit the reset button? Our re-draft of 2018’s crop rearranges the deck in a way that might make those front offices wish for a time machine. Ready to see who rises, who falls, and who belongs where? Let’s dive in and right some wrongs. LEARN MORE.