What ACTUALLY Happened To Everyone In The 2018 NBA Draft?

I breakdown and analyze the entire 2018 NBA Draft class, from top picks like Luka Doncic and Deandre Ayton to second-round steals like Jalen Brunson. I trace each player's journey from draft night to their current status, highlighting key moments, strengths, and areas for improvement. By examining their impact and potential, I aim to answer: Is this one of the best drafts of the 2010's? And what happened to everybody, where are they now?
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[@pekboy2000]

If Luka was Number 1, he and Booker could have been the first and best father son duo to play in the NBA

[@LockdownK]

Lmaooooo

[@manzchil]

the beef been over quit the glazin like a bitch 🤣🤣

[@emilfrederiksen.1622]

Luka averaged 21/7,8/6 those are crazy numbers for a rookie.

[@LockdownK]

Frr

[@SomeGoodBroth]

Number that no one seem to mention

[@TheDiesel408]

@@SomeGoodBroth still a bigger flopper than embiid

[@SomeGoodBroth]

@@TheDiesel408 casual

[@spidamitchell8311]

Should have been an all star even if not a starter

[@dan61909]

Luka averaged 21.2/7.8/6.0 in his rookie season

[@Pando0678]

I'm pretty sure luka got a scoring title this year

[@warrendor5750]

For a 38k Subscriber Channel, you post a very high quality videos. Keep up the good work.

[@LockdownK]

Appreciate that

[@MINI_REN]

You should do, "Every MVP Since "___" Today"

[@LockdownK]

You got it!

[@freshnaproductions2105]

Wait, Trae was an Allstar in 2024

[@Emko-bb6pk]

As injury replacement

[@freshnaproductions2105]

@@Emko-bb6pk still an all star

[@Emko-bb6pk]

@@freshnaproductions2105 yeah,but he is little overatted

[@firemaker6324]

​@@Emko-bb6pkhow is he overrated when literally everyone says hes trash and not comparable to luka

[@P1Josh113]

Pno hes not , hes underated​@Emko-bb6pk

[@merrylderrickson3147]

The work you put into this is so clear to see. Such a nice change of pace from the typical "where are they now" type vid done by so many channels where all the info provided can fit on one page with a few obvious bullet points gleaned from wiki in five minutes. Awesome work bro, I look forward to seein more

[@cho506]

damn, I used to yap that Book/Ayton tandem is the new Kobe/Shaq 😂😂😂

[@LockdownK]

They where close! That finals suns team showed how important a good PG is in the league. Chris Paul absolutely changed that team overnight

[@mrapalara]

The hawks build solid teams for Young. He’s just a defensive liability

[@Dom_Do_Tm]

Made my night at work bro saved the video for these 12 hours ❤

[@LockdownK]

Glad I could help

[@aimwrld3970]

MPJ the first one from that class to get a ring

[@JacksonMurphy0211]

Glad you dropped bro I’m glad you did your videos make my day better and today I had a rough day

[@LockdownK]

Glad I could make your day Jackson! This video is one of my favorite out of the last couple so I hope you like it!

[@JaydenOmoyibo]

2018 draft is gonna be remembered for a long time.

[@LockdownK]

100% agree!

[@eddiehuiz]

Love the editing on this one 🔥

[@LockdownK]

Preciate it G! The team really popped off on this one

[@randomvidviewer6849]

Goldmine of talent. Along with the medical advancements, this draft will probably rule nba for a long time

[@Hogtownboy1]

Another great video in my favourite series.

[@LockdownK]

I'm always searching for your comment anytime I drop! Let me know if there are any series you'd like to see

[@ZAYS.photos]

the luka glaz is crazy gang

[@LockdownK]

Thanks!

[@mnllol9886]

I must thank u for letting me sleep at night🙏 in the most respectful way possible im able to fall asleep to your videos, idk if its ur voice or vid style its just so calming. Ty bro

[@GorgeousRock]

Still can’t believe the Suns past up on Luka 😢

[@torunkang]

Love this channel!

[@LockdownK]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@SomeGoodBroth]

This draft isn’t just one of the best in the 2010s, it’s one of the best OF ALL TIME

[@VicerExciser]

Pretty deep draft to be honest. Has stars and a ton of starter/roleplayer level guys. It legit has a chance to be one of the best ever, but way too early to lock it in.

[@LockdownK]

Agreed!

[@Jburneyjr]

Jordans first 5 years were in the 80s. And a few months in the 90s. Lebron and Kobe played in much slower paced seasons so their numbers would suffer on top of Kobe not being a number 1 option

[@YXLdiamond]

i dont like luka, but the disrespect he got at draft day was insane 💀😭🙏

[@teogotdasauce4233]

Damm you don’t like greatness

[@insight1239]

Why don't you like Luka?

[@JAPSICLE]

@@teogotdasauce4233 I am a fan of Luka but I totally understand if he doesn't like Luka's playstyle (where he has the ball most of the time) and demeanor on the court, because it is really frustrating at times. But Luka battling through injuries the last playoffs is something to admire.

[@spidamitchell8311]

I mean Ayton was the clear one then but don’t know why Luka didn’t go at 2

[@spidamitchell8311]

@@insight1239I mean he does complain a lot which can be annoying etc. and his play style isn’t always liked.

[@nairson]

Luka just never can get the mvp award he deserves. The mvp award was never about team records until now and its screwed luka Time after Time.

[@jkirk6444]

And the crazy part is even without the best record in the league the team still had a good record this year, he clearly should have won the MVP this year, the media just hates him so much😂 they kept expecting him to lose but he kept winning until they reached the finals, I know that pissed them off😂

[@carlosacosta1290]

He’s winning it this season Mavs are winning 55+ games and they will be a top 3 seed.The only reason they haven’t been giving him mvp is cause he’s not a top 3 seed which makes no sense cause Jokic and Westbrook won mvp while being a lower seed than Luka’s 2023-24 Mavericks.

[@pavlosegeda8294]

@@carlosacosta1290 They will rob him again with some bs reasoning.

[@vir.v4419]

i love the idea of this vid love ur content

[@LockdownK]

W comment!

[@gmon3y46]

As a #Suns fan..we think about how bad of a decision that was made maybe every week or so even though he got traded..we never recovered from drafting early Dragan Bender, Josh Jackson and others that weren’t long ago..

[@PascalSiakam-102]

Yessir lockdown k dropped

[@LockdownK]

W Comment!

[@TheANdOne00]

Love your vids so mush bro

[@LockdownK]

W comment! Preciate you!

[@lazymyke]

Ayton isn't changing anytime soon man. He's going to shoot those midrange shots and never attack the basket. Yeah he could be amazing if he had that drive in him but he just doesn't. Dude is what he is after so many years.

[@anywere98]

The 2018 draft will likely go down as one of the greatest ever as it could contain 2 MVPs, a DPOY, and a few other all-stars. The only drafts that stack up to this are 1984, 1996, 2003 and 2009

[@spidamitchell8311]

Luka Trae Jjj Brunson All have some solid accolades!

[@spidamitchell8311]

2017 is also very good

[@markanderson3826]

@@spidamitchell8311u on crack how u leave a top 5 superstar in shai out with best team in the west

[@phuduc2426]

everybody acted like marrvin bagley and Ayton they are the new Shaq and Tim duncan NGL 🤣

[@LockdownK]

Lolllll

[@Andrew17B]

Holy shit, i didnt realise that that is what happened to zhaire smith. I thought he just didnt perform well... hope he can make a return to the league!

[@LockdownK]

^

[@mehmetsarcakmak4680]

Bro you are best basketball chanel

[@LockdownK]

Can't be the best without you though #YouDaRealMVP

[@Glassofmilkwithcookies]

I’m convinced if the suns didn’t pick ayton and chose either trey or Luka they would’ve won against the bucks

[@LockdownK]

He fit the mold for that team!

[@alberth1150]

Suns now have KD and Beal with a way better Book and got swept!

[@Glassofmilkwithcookies]

@@alberth1150 yea..a washed beal

[@alberth1150]

@@Glassofmilkwithcookies some has to sacrifice their game in a big three and the one that does gets the heat. Bosh, Love, Westbrook as examples. Now I’m not saying Beal was great

[@alberth1150]

@@Glassofmilkwithcookies picking Trey or Luka changes the time line… definitely no CP3, Monty and Jae. We have a KD and got swept!

[@rickyspanish3821]

Tatum and Brown were drafted back-to-back third (16, 17). ☘️🏆

[@leilatobin]

Love these videos and i hope you will continue to cover more draft classes in the future can you please cover the 2009 draft when you have the chance You have a new subscriber

[@4ktkaram395]

2025 MVP TRAE YOUNG

[@LockdownK]

He averaged 30 points and 10 asisst last season, if he gets those rebound up and a better team record who knows!

[@4ktkaram395]

@@LockdownK rebound don’t matter when he top of the league in everything else. But Ik what u mean

[@AnhProductDesign]

No

[@LockdownK]

It does when Luca doncic dang their averaged a 30-point triple double last year lol

[@4ktkaram395]

@@LockdownK but he still didn’t win MVP. His team didn’t win enough games. Ik the Hawks suck right now, but a lot that is due to the horrific front office situation going on in Atl

[@ramonplaysgames4394]

Hoping there are Hornets fans in this thread huhu cos that season before Miles Bridges got suspended was pretty nice (I believe he won player of the month at the start of that season? Or was it week hahaha man that was hype.) If they stay healthy this year, with all their pieces clicking at the right spots (Melo staying in games, BMill becoming a solid 2nd option, Bridges as a solid pnr and iso option, 'The Condor' becoming an anchor on defense), maaaan making the playoffs this coming season would be a dream come true. WE NEED THEIR ANNOUNCER ON THE PLAYOFFS MAN!!!

[@LockdownK]

I love the hornets announcer also lol. I remember watching them the year before bridges got suspended, and they were looking really good for a young team. Even this year with Miles coming back he looked pretty good, and Miller looks like a solid piece as well

[@danielbuhr4260]

Really enjoyed the video

[@LockdownK]

Glad you liked it!

[@eduardosuastegui3178]

Lockdown laughed with Mo Bamba

[@CoDPlayer45435345]

great video! this probably took some time.

[@LockdownK]

Oh yeah it did!

[@udrbq4130]

the most stacked draft in nba history. undeniable

[@userKapital]

i love you lockdown

[@Mbkings14]

Maybe Harden could unlock Mo Bamba pick and rool game like he did with Zubac, there is promising future

[@IneedaMeme]

5:38 Probably was one of the diehard sac fans *Literally Has a Lakers Flare

[@LockdownK]

lol

[@mannythomas5752]

Do the 2020 draft

[@LockdownK]

I gotchu!

[@smz257]

great vid man!

[@KevnConnrr-m3j]

Ayton is a failure but not a bust Bagley is a clear bust Doncic is a already a Superstar and a HOF almost JJJ is a dpoy and might be the best defender in this draft Young is Star and good player but too much of defensive liability

[@LockdownK]

I'm confused why people call Ayton a failure/bust. Sure he is not better than Luka and or Tray he is 17 point walking double double who averages a block per game. Could he be better sure, but calling that a failure is crazy imo. All the other people you mentioned though I can see your point haha

[@KevnConnrr-m3j]

@@LockdownK Yeah Ayton is an double double guy and a max player. But he has underperfomed and playing mycareer 2k before games. To me i will yell to him you have a nba career practice that. From being scouted as next David Robinson to a crying for a 5 year max contract when you have a 4 year 133M. I will be a grateful person for that. My man is a poor mans KAT. Love ur videos tho.

[@caponecharles2643]

Trae young is a defensive liability but Luka Doncic is such a terrible defender he has the top 5 games in NBA history of getting blown by. A dude who has mads playoffs 3 times has more games being blown by than any player in playoff history. That’s a defensive liability . He is a cone wearing #77

[@KevnConnrr-m3j]

@@caponecharles2643 I understand the point but he led the league in playoff steals. But i mean he played the most games so he is a liability on defense maybe. Tho hes bigger than young so bad defender but not a liability

[@LockdownK]

Playing 2K before games is not a bad thing haha. Different people have different ways of getting locked in. But I understand your point, from what he/the media has shown of Ayton, it leaves something to be desired from him as a player.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

[@polverizer2134]

2018 draft just keeps getting sweeter

[@kaos7116]

SGA my glorious king will win the championship within the next 5 years ☝️💯💯

[@LockdownK]

BRING OKC A CHIP!

[@kaos7116]

@LockdownnK what giveaway ?

[@pjtorresjr]

Completely disagree on your Ayton take. As the number 1 overall in a draft taken ahead of Doncic and Young, he is considered a bust.

[@todro8410]

No he is not 😂😂😂😂😂

[@dillenpeace5602]

yeah anyone who actually watched suns games knows this. he does not play at all to his athletic ability its like hes always playing scared and is a liability defensively because his lack of physicality

[@itisnottaken4444]

Has he been underwhelming, yes, but I wouldn’t put him in the same category as Olawakandi and Anthony Bennett. I think he’ll have a long career but will never be the franchise player Phoenix drafted him as. He’s in the “Meh” category like Kenyon Martin, Andrew Wiggins, and Joe Smith.

[@paskeviciusss]

how can you even mispronounce Doncic's surname after 6 f years in the league bruh?

[@LockdownK]

Just how I say his name will make sure I change it up for the next video lol

[@parasina]

@@LockdownK Adam Silver's announcement on the draft night is close to perfect, that's why your mispronunciation of his last name right after that clip makes it even funnier :) Good analysis btw.

[@lifeisshrt7929]

@@LockdownKit’s easy to say his name and im not even close to being serbian don-chich

[@LockdownK]

Im glad you can pronounce his name better than me 😂 I'll get it right next video 😂😂

[@paskeviciusss]

@@LockdownK strive for greatness haha

[@SomeGoodBroth]

The hawks with Trae young are literally Portland with Dame 2.0

[@petesmart1983]

Not even close lillard was no2 in Portland at the start of his career Aldridge was the star

[@mauricejones2881]

You let Grayson off the hook. He IS a dirty player. Feel like he can’t do anything to erase the dirty plays at this point.

[@tarikbleak]

Giving Luka credit for defensive winshares is the same as giving Zach Lavine credit for the 20/21 Bulls defense. Incredibly disingenous he was a godawful defender the entire playoffs apart from round 1.

[@Joeshiesty286]

Teams shot 30% when guarded by Doncic in the playoffs. Just say you hate Luka cuz he dog walked your favorite team and laughed at you while doing so 😂

[@tarikbleak]

@@Joeshiesty286 Watch the Celtics Mavs series

[@Eclips10101]

did you just use bol bol highlights for mo bamba?19:36

[@LockdownK]

maybe

[@dominickbattistelli3095]

Lmao

[@Nifteyyy]

The Sacramento Kings would have had a title by now man… oh brother…

[@neilbryanbucsit197]

Jerome Robinson lowkey looks like Brock from Pokemon

[@LockdownK]

I can't unsee it now lmaoooo

[@taylorleer2760]

Facts wtf 🤣

[@Tshizzle28]

Tyreke averaged 20-5-5 his rookie season too 8:58

[@alberth1150]

What People seem to forget is the Suns success Ayton sacrificed for the team. They ALL kept saying it. Say what you want about his performance etc but team success of stats is most important.

[@rabihchbeir1598]

Musa was the 29th Pick in the first round the last pick is actually Omari Spellman selected by the Atlanta Hawks

[@illution_2683]

10:54 "yea, luka doesn't play defencec sometimes" proceeds to show a clip of where porzingis (a center) shot 5 feet behind the three point line on luka's closeout

[@jacquezbrown1354]

Disrespect for the sacramento kings

[@LockdownK]

Are you a sac fan?

[@talkforlondon]

Being the greatest aint all about stats, its about aesthetics as well, how good you look while playing also your swagg and entertainment value. Luca has great stats but looks boring as hell.

[@LockdownK]

Interesting! I actually enjoy the way he gets buckets.. (he could complain a lot less though)

[@RjsCKiwi]

Solid draft..! Gd take 👍👌✌

[@Youralwayswhining4367]

Ayton just mails it in, and is lazy. There for the check.

[@Hogtownboy1]

Thanks!

[@LockdownK]

You bet!

[@isaaccopage687]

In my opinion averaging more turnovers than assists is not good.

[@LockdownK]

which player?

[@mauricejones2881]

Less gooooo K!!!!!!!

[@witticismo]

Ngl it’s hard seeing Luka winning a mvp since it’s a regular season award and there are a bunch of players with really good stats not saying he’s stats aren’t good they’re amazing but it’s just jokic is insane he’s super effective at 58% while averaging 26,12,9 embid is more effective than Luka while averaging more points Shai is more effective and a way better defender Giannis who I feel like should have been top 3 in mvp is just a more valuable player as he is impactful defensively and super effective yea he a big but there no other big dominating the paint no other inside scorer is even close to him the dude averaging 30 I honestly would take AD as mvp over Luka since he had a DPOY season at 3.5 strks and average 24, 12 cause it’s the most valuable player not best offensive player he’s the worst defender of the top 10 players possibly 20 but people only care about who shoots the ball more and who scores more without looking at how they do at the other end and if they effective how good they make their teammates

[@PHXNKVHXLIC]

This was only 6 years ago 😂

[@LockdownK]

And it feels like it too haha

[@applepie5846]

Hmm I don’t remember Trae young saying he sees his game as “Paul, lillard, and kyrie Irving” the only one I do recall is Steve Nash.

[@verlex]

You forgot to add nba finals for Luka in playoff success

[@scgtyur]

Wow… I forgot how deep this class is. Insane!

[@LockdownK]

Right!

[@officiallyzap]

Video idea: Best Foreign players that never played in the NBA

[@LockdownK]

Interesting!

[@harry9828]

Knox is weird cus he has all the physical tools you want

[@MG-yj6lo]

1st team All NBA isnt a accomplishment? Luka was 1st team all NBA since year 2.

[@markanderson3826]

Bro he was 18 when he won mvp in Europe and 19 in his rookie nba season

[@philipturner6636]

Lol I was ahead of the NBA world Giannis Jokic Luka were best in there classes and future of the league watched FIBA for year's still . Frank Nita my bad pick maybe it was the KNICKS system

[@XavierBlackburn777]

Can you do what happened to the 2020 draft class?

[@LockdownK]

Gotcha!

[@mauricejones2881]

K. Can you explain to us your direction, anything going on behind the scenes you can reveal? Let us know.

[@georgeaghimien3234]

They better never trade MPJ

[@ZaidIsebia]

so many bigman this draft class

[@christophermauro-barias7451]

Aytons prime was 1 year with CP. lol.

[@bestoflui]

Kevin Knox 💔🐶

[@krisstrong]

Best offensive players not the best player

[@trumpies]

SGA should've won MVP, it's messed up man

[@harry9828]

Last die hard kings fan? You’ve never been to sac or Cali more than likely and it shows

[@LockdownK]

I have a feeling that you are the Kings last die hard fan…

[@trumpies]

SGA will be the first player to win MVP in this draft BOOK IT!!!!!

[@LockdownK]

Ill take Luka over SGA but we shall see!

[@robertheron7017]

For me it was Luka that was the MVP but if Shay had have got it I would have been happy as well.

[@Damp_Water0]

Easily the kings worst decision in the past decade by picking bagley

[@sinastir7688]

I'd put SGA at #1 and Luka at #2 for this draft. I think SGA is a better teammate and better 2-way player.

[@o2.wavey5]

Factual ❤

[@sinastir7688]

@@o2.wavey5 I'm a Spurs fan but I always respect a great player and both these gentlemen are great. I just know if I were choosing between the two, I'd pick SGA any day. I can only imagine what him+Wemby could do. We kinda get an idea watching him and Chet.

[@markyashdolendo223]

The content is for the players that drafted in 2018 but I feel like you only want to talk about luka.

[@sanzu3056]

luka glaze holy talk about someone else

[@calebrisher9241]

you should do 2013

[@Lahhtrench]

So u telling me Luka and book could’ve been teammates thts dat hurt 😂

[@NeonLeonNoel]

Ayton gotta get buccal fat removal like Hollywood stars do, he looks 40.

[@progressty1869]

Marvin Bagley not be remembered lol