NBA 2018 Draft Review: 5 best rookies from the class of 2018

#3 DeAndre Ayton (Phoenix Suns)

The Phoenix Suns chose Ayton at #1

In any other draft class, Ayton may have ended up as the best rookie in class and would have had a lot of the media talking about him as the rookie of the year. He has in no way been disappointing but has still ended up on the #3 spot on this list.

The 7 foot 1-inch center has been the 2nd best player on one of the worst teams in the NBA and has improved his game as the season has gone along. His 7 foot 5 wingspan was considered to be a huge factor in him being a rim protector, but it has failed to translate into the NBA.

His footwork and offensive game are almost second to none among all the rookies, as he is even able to keep up with smaller players and defend well. He has gotten better over the season, his offence and defence have both improved.

Coming out of college, his offence was regarded as one of the best and is both a great pick and roll player as well as a mid-range shooter. He has been efficient in the NBA as well, shooting at 58.6% from the field and 74.7% from the free throw line as well.

He is averaging 16.3 points per game, along with 10.2 rebounds as well. He has 0.9 steals and blocks a game, which will only end up getting better as his career progresses. He needs better teammates around him too to improve his game and he can be one of the best 5s there are in the league.