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2018 NBA Mock Draft 5.0: Mo Bamba crashes the top 3; Trae Young falls

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 17: Mohamed Bamba speaks with reporters during Day One of the NBA Draft Combine at Quest MultiSport Complex on May 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - MAY 17: Mohamed Bamba speaks with reporters during Day One of the NBA Draft Combine at Quest MultiSport Complex on May 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 10: Deandre Ayton #13 of the Arizona Wildcats reacts after dunking against the USC Trojans during the championship game of the Pac-12 basketball tournament at T-Mobile Arena on March 10, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Wildcats won 75-61. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 10: Deandre Ayton #13 of the Arizona Wildcats reacts after dunking against the USC Trojans during the championship game of the Pac-12 basketball tournament at T-Mobile Arena on March 10, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Wildcats won 75-61. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

1. Phoenix Suns – DeAndre Ayton, C, Arizona

For the time being, DeAndre Ayton continues to sit atop our 2018 NBA Draft mocks. He’s ready to contribute from day 1 and has all the physical and natural abilities to be a really good player at the next level.

Even in a league that is quickly transitioning away from the big man, Ayton should be able to thrive in the new NBA. He’s big, strong and can score in the post while showing the ability to shoot from the mid-range and outside a bit.

Ayton will likely be the top pick in this month’s NBA Draft, but if he isn’t he’s almost certain to go in the top 2.