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Commentary: How will Deandre Ayton stack up against other big-men taken No. 1?

Simon Asher | The Daily Wildcat Arizona's Deandre Ayton shows emotion after an and-1 play in the Arizona-USC Championship game at the 2018 Pac-12 Tournament on Saturday, March 10 in T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.

The Phoenix Suns surprised absolutely nobody on Thursday night at the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, as Adam Silver announced Deandre Ayton as their selection to be the No. 1 overall pick.

With the selection, the Bahamian joins the illustrious group of "big men" that have also been the top selection, with the likes of Hakeem Olajuwon, Shaquille O'Neal, Tim Duncan and Anthony Davis.