NBA Draft: Ranking every draft class from 1996-2020

Ranking NBA Draft classes from 1995-2020: 18. 2018

The playoffs this year changed the narrative around the 2018 draft class. Everyone knew that Luka Doncic was on that level from the second he was drafted. Doncic is a generational talent that changes the course of your franchise simply by putting on their jersey. Much of the rest of the class needed to prove something once they got to the bigger stage.

Trae Young has become one of the stars of the postseason by embracing being the villain and pushing the Hawks all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals. He turned the narrative around on himself from foul hunter to the ultimate showman. Similarly, Deandre Ayton has shown why the Phoenix Suns took him number one overall. He has developed the kind of chemistry needed with Chris Paul and Devin Booker to push for a championship and is not solely focused on getting his numbers.

The next tier is breathing down their necks to have next. Collin Sexton puts up great stats and is not afraid of any moment. Jaren Jackson Jr. was a shell of himself this season, but when he was healthy a season ago he looked like a future All-Star. Michael Porter Jr. went 14th due to injuries but is going to be a star. Shai-Gilgeous Alexander nearly made an All-Star game this year. Mikal Bridges is almost as crucial to the Suns success as his fellow draftee Ayton.