The 2023 NBA Draft certainly wasn’t anything intriguing, at least when it came to the No. 1 overall pick. For months, Victor Wenbayama had solidified himself at the top of draft boards. San Antonio Spurs With him winning the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery, it was clear that Wembleymania was heading to the Lone Star State as the draft began in earnest starting with the No. 2 pick.
That’s not the case this year.
The 2024 NBA Draft begins later tonight, changing the league to a two-day event this season, and no one knows who will be the No. 1 overall pick. Will it be Alex Sarr, the athletic big man from France who has risen up draft boards with his massive wingspan and defensive skills? Maybe one of the guards from Kentucky? Reed Shepard might not have a lot of creativity and promise, but his shooting skills are top-notch and he showed a knack for creating turnovers on the Wildcats’ defense. Rob Dillingham is small by NBA standards. Probably historically — but he does have good ball-handling skills and great potential as a shooter.
The other two options for the No. 1 overall pick are Serbia’s Nikola Topic and G-League player Ron Holland. Holland looked like a likely No. 1 overall pick a few months ago, but a losing season with the Ignite caused his draft value to drop a bit. Topic got off to a slow start with the Mega in the Adriatic League and then suffered two injuries, the second of which was a partially torn ACL.
But the upside, especially coupled with his age (Topic won’t turn 19 until August), is immense.
Oh, before I forget, Bronny James is with all of us, including his father, waiting for news on where he’ll land.
Before the draft check SB Nations Check out our Top 60 Big Board, plus in-depth analysis of Holland and Zach Eddy. Also check out our latest NBA mock draft and this previous article. SB Nation A group of NBA site managers got together to organize this mock draft, and it’s also worth your time.
If you are looking for the grade per pick, you can find it here.
Check back early and often, as the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft begins Wednesday night, and the draft will conclude with the second round starting Thursday afternoon.
2024 NBA Draft Results
| choose | team | player | from | position | Age/Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| choose | team | player | from | position | Age/Class |
| 1 | Atlanta Hawks | Zachary Lisacher | France | debt | Born in 2005 |
| 2 | Washington Wizards | Alex Searle | France | C/F | Born in 2005 |
| 3 | Houston Rockets (via BKN) | Reed Shepherd | Kentucky | G | Freshman |
| Four | San Antonio Spurs | Stephon Castle | University of Connecticut | G | Freshman |
| Five | Detroit Pistons | Ron Holland | G League Ignite | debt | Born in 2005 |
| 6 | Charlotte Hornets | Tijan Saloon | France | debt | Born in 2005 |
| 7 | Portland Trail Blazers | Donovan Clingan | University of Connecticut | C | Sophomore |
| 8 | San Antonio Spurs (via TOR) | Rob Dillingham | Kentucky | G | Freshman |
| 9 | Memphis Grizzlies | Zach Eddy | Purdue | C | Senior |
| Ten | Utah Jazz | Cody Williams | Colorado | debt | Freshman |
| 11 | Chicago Bulls | Matas Buzelis | G League Ignite | debt | Born in 2004 |
| 12 | Oklahoma City Thunder | Nicola Topic | Serbia | G | Born in 2005 |
| 13 | Sacramento Kings | Devin Carter | providence | G | Junior |
| 14 | Washington Wizards (via POR and GS) | ||||
| 15 | Miami Heat | ||||
| 16 | Philadelphia 76ers | ||||
| 17 | Los Angeles Lakers | ||||
| 18 | Orlando Magic | ||||
| 19 | Toronto Raptors (via IND) | ||||
| 20 | Cleveland Cavaliers | ||||
| twenty one | New Orleans Pelicans (via MIL) | ||||
| twenty two | Phoenix Suns | ||||
| twenty three | Milwaukee Bucks (via NO | ||||
| twenty four | New York Knicks (via DAL) | ||||
| twenty five | New York Knicks | ||||
| 26 | Washington Wizards (via LAC) | ||||
| 27 | Minnesota Timberwolves | ||||
| 28 | Denver Nuggets | ||||
| 29 | Utah Jazz (via OKC) | ||||
| 30 | Boston Celtics |
