NBA 2024 Mock Draft
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1) Detroit Pistons
Alexandre Sarr
Team/Nationality: Perth Wildcats/French
Position: PF
Size: 7’1”, 216 lbs
Pro Comparison: Jaren Jackson Jr.
Has amazing shooting confidence and stellar defense.
Sarr can fit right into the 4 slot and make Detriot a scary team to watch next season.
Potential Lineup: Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, Ausar Thompson, Alexandre Sarr, Jalen Duran
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2) Washington Wizards
Nikola Topic
Team/Nationality: KK Crvena Zvezda/Serbian
Position: PG
Size: 6'6", 198 lbs
Pro Comparison: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Great scorer in the paint with a deep bag of finishes around the rim.
Amazing playmaker who always makes the right play.
Has a very soft jump shot and an elite free-throw percentage.
Potential Lineup: Nikola Topic, Jordan Poole, Deni Avdija, Kyle Kuzma, Daniel Gafford
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3) San Antonio Spurs
Zaccharie Risacher
Team/Nationality: JL Bourg/French
Position: SF
Size: 6'8", 204 lbs
Pro Comparison: Michael Porter Jr./ Franz Wagner
Developing to become a knockdown shooter.
Catch-and-shoot threat from beyond the arc.
He can play any position on the court.
Movement shooter.
Potential Lineup: Tre Jones, Devin Vassell, Keldon Johnson, Zaccharie Risacher, Victor Wembanyama
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4) Charlotte Hornets
Matas Buzelis
Team: Ignite
Position: SG/SF
Size: 6'8", 209 lbs
Pro Comparison: Franz Wagner
Versatile offensive player.
Spaces the floor very well.
Amazing in transition offense, especially with his float game.
Potential Lineup: Lemalo Ball, Matas Buzelis, Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges. Mark Williams
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5) Portland Trail Blazers
Ron Holland
Team: G League Ignite
Position: SF
Size: 6'6", 204 lbs
Pro Comparison: Andrew Wiggins
Amazing athleticism.
Has great hustle.
Attacks teams with his stellar transition defense.
Potential Lineup: Scoot Henderson, Anfernee Simons, Ron Holland, Jerami Grant, Deandre Ayton
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6) Memphis Grizzlies
Cody Williams
School: Colorado
Position: SF
Size: 6'8", 190 lbs
Pro Comparison: Jerami Grant
Defensive versatility.
Able to bring up the ball and become a point forward.
His length and size help him create shots in the paint.
Potential Lineup: Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Cody Williams, Jaren Jackson Jr, Steven Adams
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7) Toronto Raptors
Rob Dillingham
School: Kentucky
Position: PG/SG
Size: 6'3", 176 lbs
Pro Comparison: Brandon Jennings
Can get you a bucket with ease.
Elite-level ball-handling.
Shifty guard who can create shots for himself.
Potential Lineup: Immanuel Quickley, Rob Dillingham, Rj Barrett, Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl
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8) Brooklyn Nets
Ja’Kobe Walter
School: Baylor
Position: SG
Size: 6'5", 195 lbs
Pro Comparison: Khris Middleton
Dynamic perimeter shooter.
Off-ball pest on the defensive side.
Has the potential of being a great playmaker.
Potential Lineup: Ben Simmons, Ja’Kobe Walter, Mikal Bridges, Cameron Johnson, Nic Claxton
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9) Atlanta Hawks
Kyle Filipowski
School: Duke
Position: PF/C
Size: 7'0", 248 lbs
Pro Comparison: Zach Collins
Good ball handler for the big man spot.
Great offensive game. NBA coaches will love him because he can play anywhere on offense.
Hustles on defense.
Potential Lineup: Trae Young, Dejounte Murray, Jalen Johnson, Kyle Filipowski, Clint Capela
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10) Golden State Warriors
Tidjane Salaun
Team/Nationality: Cholet/France
Position: PF
Size: 6'8", 212 lbs
Pro Comparison: Obi Toppin/Chandler Parsons
Off-ball defender.
Positional versatility.
Athletic finisher.
Potential Lineup: Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Jonathan Kuminga, Tidjane Salaun, Kevon Looney
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11) Houston Rockets
Tyler Smith
Team: Ignite
Position: PF
Size: 6'11", 224 lbs
Pro Comparison: Charlie Villanueva
Smooth jump shot and can space the floor well.
Great post-game. He is able to hit face-up jumpers.
Multipositional defender.
Potential Lineup: Fred Vanvleet, Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr, Tyler Smith, Alperen Sengun
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12) Chicago Bulls
Yves Missi
School: Baylor
Position: C
Size: 7'0", 235 lbs
Pro Comparison: Mark Williams
Amazing lob threat.
He’s able to protect the rim at a high rate.
Prolific offensive rebounder.
Potential Lineup: Lonzo Ball*, Zach Lavine, Demar Derozan, Nikola Vucevic, Yves Missi
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13) Utah Jazz
Isaiah Collier
School: USC
Position: PG
Size: 6'5", 210 lbs
Pro Comparison: Ty Lawson/Emmanuel Mudiay
Active defender who keeps his hands in the passing lanes.
Good ball handler with a strong frame.
Shows the potential to be a great shooter.
Potential Lineup: Isaiah Collier, Keyonte George, Ochai Agbaji, Lauri Markanen, Walker Kessler
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14) Los Angeles Lakers
Dalton Knecht
School: Tennessee
Position: SF
Size: 6'6", 204 lbs
Pro Comparison: Max Strus
Dynamic 3pt shooter.
Amazing off-ball defender.
Calmly handles double teams by making the right passes.
Potential Lineup: D'Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, Dalton Knecht, Lebron James, Anthony Davis