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2018 NBA Draft: The best NBA team for each top prospect

By Max Holm

CHAPEL HILL, NC - FEBRUARY 08: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Duke Blue Devils looks on during a game against the North Carolina Tar Heels on February 08, 2018 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. North Carolina won 82-78. (Photo by Peyton Williams/UNC/Getty Images)
CHAPEL HILL, NC - FEBRUARY 08: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Duke Blue Devils looks on during a game against the North Carolina Tar Heels on February 08, 2018 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. North Carolina won 82-78. (Photo by Peyton Williams/UNC/Getty Images) /
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DeAndre Ayton – Boston Celtics

For many of the same reasons as Doncic, the Boston Celtics would likely be one of the strongest landing spots for DeAndre Ayton. We’ve seen the leaps and bounds improvements he’s made under the tough coaching of Sean Miller. Brad Stevens would be a tremendous next step for development. It would take a lot for the Los Angeles Lakers’ pick to fall in Boston’s range, but you never know with the lottery’s luck.

In Boston, Ayton would be most likely to reach his defensive ceiling. He also would have a great mentor in Al Horford, who he could ultimately take over for. The Celtics would have the luxury of bringing him along at whatever speed he needs. A Kyrie Irving-Ayton pick-and-roll would be devastating.

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