The Phoenix Suns could be passing on the next great modern big

And with the first pick of the 2018 NBA draft the Phoenix Suns select . . .

DeAndre Ayton.

It seems fairly per-ordained at this point that the Phoenix Suns will select Deandre Ayton out of the University of Arizona with the first overall pick.

That is exactly what I am expecting to happen on Thursday night. I just don’t see Suns owner Robert Sarver and General Manager Ryan McDonough going against the Ayton-hype in Phoenix.

But is it the right choice in a league that is seeing exclusively post players disappear?

This is probably where many of you argue that Ayton is super versatile and has the elite combination of modern and old skills. If you don’t believe me, read this piece by Kellan Olson of…