3 NBA 2018 draft picks that could prove to be busts

The 2018 NBA draft was one of the most highly anticipated drafts in recent history. The draft class contained a number of stand out players from both home and abroad, and the depth was applauded as one of the best for years.

The NBA draft always has huge repercussions for the future ahead, as teams such as the Philadelphia 76ers have managed to select well in order to compete again, while franchises such as the Knicks and Magic have struggled to maximize their picks.

While it is too early to come to a conclusion on the members of the class of 2018, a number of high profile players have got off to a bad start, and here we will examine the rookies who have not lived up to the expectations in the early stages of the 18/19 NBA season.

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#3 Donte DiVincenzo

DiVincenzo was projected to be a late first-round draft pick, although the Bucks took him with the 17th

DiVincenzo entered the NBA after playing college basketball for the Villanova Wildcats, with whom he won two national championships. The shooting guard still had two years of college basketball eligibility, although he opted to declare himself for the 2018 draft.

The Milwaukee Bucks came out of nowhere and took DiVincenzo as the 17th pick, a decision that garnered a negative reaction from the team's fanbase, as the 21-year-old was projected to be a late first-round draft pick.

DiVincenzo has quickly found a place in the Bucks rotation, as the point guard is averaging 17.2 minutes in his 20 appearances this season. Despite this, DiVencenzo is averaging just 5.5 points while shooting just .254 from three-point range. Judging by his early performances, the rookie is never going to develop into a reliable starter, and the Bucks may soon regret taking DiVincenzo so early in the 2018 NBA draft.

#2 Mohamed Bamba

Bamba has yet to start for the Orlando Magic

Mohamed Bamba's rookie season has not been helped by the resurgence of Nikola Vucevic. The franchise was expected to trade away the 28-year-old center, although the center has been the Magic's best player this season, and he is averaging over 20-points-per-game for the first time in his career.

This has left Bamba limited to appearances from the bench, and he has yet to impress in his minutes on the court. The 20-year-old is averaging just 6.8 points and 4.6 rebounds per game, and Magic fans expected more from their 6th pick, who possesses an incredible 7 ft 10-inch wing-span.

Bamba has also recently been suspended by the Magic for showing up late for practice, and currently, he is the only top 8 draft pick who is not averaging double-digit scoring numbers. Ultimately, Bamba is still only 20 years old, although his early NBA career has been a disappointment.

#1 Trae Young

Trae Young has been compared to Steph Curry

During his College career, Trae Young was frequently compared to 2-time MVP, Steph Curry, and the comparisons haven't ended since the youngster made his NBA debut. Curry last week hit out at the comparisons, although Young should be flattered, as he has struggled in the early stages of his rookie year.

The point guards stat line of 15.5 points, 7.1 assists and 2.7 rebounds looks impressive, although these figures are somewhat deceiving. Despite taking nearly 15 shots per game Young's field goal percentage is only .377, and he is shooting just .237 from three-point range. His defensive ability is also non-existent, and the Hawks' defensive rating has plummeted with the 20-year-old on the court.

Ultimately, the Hawks gave up the outstanding Luka Doncic for Young, and at this point, it looks like one of the biggest mistakes in NBA draft history.