As strong as Alexander in 18, he was only the No. 11 show. Who are the top 10 people? How to develop in the league

As one of the strongest active stars, Alexander officially became another regular season MVP winner in NBA history. This season, he averaged 32.7 points, 5 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 1.7 steals and 1 block per game in the regular season. Under his leadership, the Thunder won the league with a record of 68 wins. But it is a player of this level. When Alexander participated in the draft, he was not selected until the 11th pick in the first round. So who are the 10 players in that draft that were ranked first? How did they develop after entering the league?

10. Bridges averaged 14.7 points, 4 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.2 steals in his career. Bridges, who has gained a foothold in the NBA with his 3D style of play, has become a core member of the team when the Suns reached the Finals in 2021. Later, Bridges' offense continued to improve, but in 2023, the team had to send him to the Nets for Durant, where he ushered in a small outbreak, during which time he averaged 26.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game. Last year, Bridges was traded to the Knicks again. With his help this season, the team achieved third place in the Eastern Conference in the regular season. Although the team still has obvious shortcomings, it seems that they have not had a chance to break out of the Eastern Conference.

9. Knox averaged 7.2 points and 2.8 rebounds in his career. When Knox first entered the league, there was a voice from the outside world saying that he was the "next Durant". As a result, he proved not long after that, he was simply overrated. So far in his career, Knox's best performance year was his rookie season averaged 12.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists, but at the same time, his shooting percentage was only 37%. Later, Knox gradually fell out of rotation, and no matter which team he changed to, he could not gain a foothold in the NBA. In the end, this season he fell to the point where he could only play in the Development League. Now it seems that it will be a matter of time before he is eliminated.

8. Sexton averaged 18.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists in his career. At first, the Cavaliers were optimistic about Sexton. The team also gave him enough opportunities at that time. Sexton averaged 24.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and 4.4 assists in the 2020-2021 season. But the reason why he was not left behind was that the team trusted Garland more, and that he encountered injuries. After being traded to the Jazz in 2022, Sexton's playing style has changed. With only 28 minutes of playing time this season, he can still score 18.4 points and 4.2 assists per game. Unfortunately, his strength cannot be played well in a team like the Jazz.

7. Wendel Carter averaged 11.9 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2 assists in his career. As a center with a not particularly outstanding height, Carter Jr. has good mobility and can switch to multiple positions on the court. However, in recent years, because the Magic's frontcourt lineup is too crowded, Carter's playing time in some games is not stable, and his own health is also problematic, so his development has not met expectations. But if he lowers his expectations for Carter Jr., he is still a good inside player. In the playoffs, he can average 10.2 points and 10.8 rebounds per game.

6. Bamba averaged 6.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in his career. Bamba is the most popular player in the top ten picks in the 18th. He has a height of 2.13 meters and a wingspan of 2.39 meters, and his defense and rebounds on the court are very average. However, the most important thing that affects Bamba's career is his offense. He is too soft on the court, and he always likes to shoot even though he is very talented. Therefore, he has never had a season with a 50% shooting percentage in his career, and at the same time, his three-point shooting percentage has never exceeded 40%. Therefore, he obviously does not meet the standards of a space-based center. Now, Bamba is likely to be eliminated by the NBA in advance.

5.Trey Young averaged 25.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, 9.8 assists and 1 steal in his career. As one of the best guards in the 18th, Tray Young attracted a lot of attention as soon as he entered the league. Then he scored a personal data of 29.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 9.3 assists in his second season of his career, so he was quickly selected as the All-Star. Later, Trae Yang led the Eagles into the Eastern Conference Finals, and thought this was just the beginning, but no one thought that this was their peak. In recent years, Trae Young's main attack production efficiency has been declining, and the team's lineup is far inferior to that of that year, so they can't even make the playoffs. The Hawks are likely to use this to choose to reorganize the lineup. At that time, the option of Trae Young will be sent away will not be ruled out.

4.Jalan Jackson Jr. averaged 18.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1 steal, 1.9 blocks in his career. Since entering the league, Jaren Jackson Jr. has been improving on the offensive end. His singles ability is getting better and better, and shooting and throwing have become his strengths. However, until now, Jaren Jackson's shortcomings are also very obvious. The lack of confrontation has led to unstable performance in many games. In addition, he is so bad that he controls fouls and rebounds. With good physical fitness, he averages only 5.5 rebounds per game in his career. This is simply unbelievable. If these aspects cannot be improved, Jaren Jackson will be a complete garbage contract as long as he signs a maximum salary..

3. Doncic averaged 28.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, 8.2 assists and 1.2 steals in his career. Before Alexander won the MVP, it was no exaggeration to say that Doncic was the strongest player in the 18th class. In the past few years, he has been selected for the Best Team for five consecutive years and led the Mavericks to one Western Conference Finals and one final. The most important thing is that his resume in the playoffs is also strong enough. Even if he loses, he rarely performs completely in a series of games. Now that Doncic has joined the Lakers, playing in such a giant will definitely be beneficial to his future career in the long run. Moreover, considering that the Lakers still have room for imagination to strengthen at this stage, it is not ruled out that he will lead the team back to the peak in a short period of time.

2. Bagley, 12 points, 6.5 rebounds per game in his career,

The Kings chose Barkley and missed Doncic and others, once again proving how exaggerated their draft vision was. The former failed to realize his talent after entering the league. The best year in his career was his rookie season averaged 14.9 points, 7.6 rebounds per game. Bagley is now almost eliminated by the NBA. He averaged only 4.4 points and 2.7 rebounds per game this season, and he can't even get a stable playing time in a team like the Wizards.

1. Ayton averaged 16.4 points, 10.5 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1 block in his career. The outside world's evaluation of Ayton can be said to be mixed. It has to be said that he has personal strength. He performed well in the 2021 and 2022 playoffs. But the problem is that Ayton's mentality is not at the level of a star. Many times, once he encounters some setbacks in the game, he is prone to playing bad things. For example, when the offense is restricted by the opponent and not allowed to catch the ball, he may never stand up in the whole game, and this will also affect his enthusiasm on the defensive end. However, considering Ayton's talent and real strength, there are still teams who may be willing to take a gamble during the offseason. After all, he is only 26 years old. If he can train well, he has the hope of playing a quasi-All-star performance.