The 2023 NBA Draft definitely lacked intrigue, not less than when it got here to the first-overall choice. For months Victor Wembayama was locked into the highest spot on each draft board, and when the San Antonio Spurs gained the 2023 NBA Draft lottery it was clear: Wembymania was headed to the Lone Star State, and the draft started in earnest at No. 2.
That’s not the case this yr.
The 2024 NBA Draft begins later tonight, because the league shifts to a two-day occasion for this season. And who will go first total is anybody’s guess. Will or not it’s athletic huge man Alex Sarr from France, whose huge wingspan and defensive expertise have seen him fly up draft boards? Will or not it’s one of many Kentucky guards? Reed Sheppard may not supply a ton of creativity and upside, however his capturing expertise are elite and he confirmed a knack for creating turnovers on the defensive finish for the Wildcats. Rob Dillingham is undersized by NBA requirements — maybe traditionally so — however pairs elite ball-handling expertise with great potential as a shooter.
Two extra choices for that first-overall choice? Nikola Subject from Serbia and Ron Holland out of the G League. Holland seemed like a possible first-overall choice months in the past, however a dropping season with the Ignite has seen his draft inventory fall a bit. Then there’s Subject, who obtained off to a gradual begin with Mega within the Adriatic League after which suffered a pair of accidents, the second a partially-torn ACL.
However the upside, particularly mixed together with his age (Subject is not going to flip 19 till August) is immense.
Oh and earlier than we overlook, Bronny James is ready to listen to the place he lands, together with the remainder of us … and his father.
Forward of the draft take a look at SB Nation’s Prime 60 Large Board, in addition to deep dives into Holland, and Zach Edey. It’s also possible to take a look at our most up-to-date NBA mock draft right here, in addition to this earlier installment. As well as, our SB Nation NBA web site managers obtained collectively for this mock draft which can be value your time.
If you’re in search of pick-by-pick grades, now we have you coated right here.
Then examine again early and sometimes as the primary spherical of the 2024 NBA Draft will get underway Wednesday night time. The draft will conclude with the second spherical beginning on Thursday afternoon.
2024 NBA
| Choose | Workforce | Participant | From | Place | Age/Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choose | Workforce | Participant | From | Place | Age/Class |
| 1 | Atlanta Hawks | Zaccharie Risacher | France | F | Born 2005 |
| 2 | Washington Wizards | Alex Sarr | France | C/F | Born 2005 |
| 3 | Houston Rockets (by way of BKN) | Reed Sheppard | Kentucky | G | Freshman |
| 4 | San Antonio Spurs | Stephon Fortress | UConn | G | Freshman |
| 5 | Detroit Pistons | Ron Holland | G League Ignite | F | Born 2005 |
| 6 | Charlotte Hornets | Tidjane Salaun | France | F | Born 2005 |
| 7 | Portland Path Blazers | Donovan Clingan | UConn | C | Sophomore |
| 8 | San Antonio Spurs (by way of TOR) | Rob Dillingham | Kentucky | G | Freshman |
| 9 | Memphis Grizzlies | Zach Edey | Purdue | C | Senior |
| 10 | Utah Jazz | ||||
| 11 | Chicago Bulls | ||||
| 12 | Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder | ||||
| 13 | Sacramento Kings | ||||
| 14 | Washington Wizards (by way of POR and GS) | ||||
| 15 | Miami Warmth | ||||
| 16 | Philadelphia 76ers | ||||
| 17 | Los Angeles Lakers | ||||
| 18 | Orlando Magic | ||||
| 19 | Toronto Raptors (by way of IND) | ||||
| 20 | Cleveland Cavaliers | ||||
| 21 | New Orleans Pelicans (by way of MIL) | ||||
| 22 | Phoenix Suns | ||||
| 23 | Milwaukee Bucks (by way of NO) | ||||
| 24 | New York Knicks (by way of DAL) | ||||
| 25 | New York Knicks | ||||
| 26 | Washington Wizards (by way of LAC) | ||||
| 27 | Minnesota Timberwolves | ||||
| 28 | Denver Nuggets | ||||
| 29 | Utah Jazz (by way of OKC) | ||||
| 30 | Boston Celtics |
