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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