Luka Dončić

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NBA Executive Compares Luka Dončić's Draft Snub to Deandre Ayton: A Regretful Decision?

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Is the Phoenix Suns' decision to pass up on Luka Dončić for Deandre Ayton in the 2018 NBA draft about to haunt them?

The NBA world is abuzz as Luka Dončić, the Slovenian sensation, leads his team to the NBA Finals. However, the spotlight shines not just on his remarkable skills but also on a decision made in the past by the Phoenix Suns. Back in 2018, the Suns chose Deandre Ayton over Dončić in the draft, and now, as Dončić shines on the biggest stage, questions arise about the Suns' choice. A prominent NBA executive even went as far as to compare this draft snub to passing up on a generational talent. Could the Suns' decision haunt them for years to come? Only time will tell. As fans watch Dončić's success, the what-ifs linger in the air, especially for Suns supporters who are left wondering what could have been. Will this decision go down in NBA history as a regretful misstep? The tantalizing allure of what could have been versus what actually transpired adds an intriguing layer to the ongoing NBA Finals.

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NBA exec compares drafting Deandre Ayton over Luka Doncic to ... (Arizona Sports)

Luka Doncic is heading to the NBA Finals, and it is likely triggering to Phoenix Suns fans who watch them draft Deandre Ayton over him.

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NBA Exec Compares Luka Dončić's Draft Snub for Deandre Ayton to ... (Bleacher Report)

One NBA executive believes that the Phoenix Suns passing up on Luka Dončić for Deandre Ayton in the 2018 NBA draft "might one day" be considered as bad as ...

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