2024 NBA Mock Draft 1.0 | The Lottery

With the college basketball season wrapping up, it's time for my first mock draft of the 2024 NBA draft cycle.
Contents of this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:40- No. 1 | Pistons
1:49 - No. 2 | Wizards
2:52 - No. 3 | Hornets
3:50 - No. 4 | Spurs
4:54 - No. 5 | Trail Blazers
5:54 - No. 6 | Raptors
6:49 - No. 7 | Grizzlies
7:47 - No. 8 | Jazz
9:00 - No. 9 | Rockets
10:03 - No. 10 | Hawks
10:49 - No. 11 | Bulls
11:40 - No. 12 | Thunder
12:31 - No. 13 | Trail Blazers
13:15 - No. 14 | Kings

[@Htiy]

Matas is an interesting #1 pick

[@Ygshey]

Topic is an interesting 2 pick he has no scoring versatility or jump shot so why would teams guard up on him and let him facilitate

[@Ygshey]

AND ON TOP OF THAT JP is growing as a primary ball handler pretty sure he’s averaging the most assists rn

[@Htiy]

@@Ygsheyyea I have no belief in topic . And this is coming from someone who screamed luka was a future hof before the 2018 draft

[@Sergiosurroc]

Clingan is trash … Grizz don’t want him

[@joshuab5099]

@@Sergiosurrocyou speak on behalf of the Memphis Grizzlies?

[@2clusivewaun]

Okc not passing on Cody Cmon now 😂

[@glc0stanza]

I thought I've been alone on the Matas Island. Dude definitely looks to have the highest ceiling imo. Makes sense to me.

[@anthonytrevino3191]

Yep! I can see him and topic have High ceilings if some things translate and even be stars!! But they could also be hosts lol

[@anthonytrevino3191]

Busts*

[@glc0stanza]

@@anthonytrevino3191 in this draft where nothing seems to be a sure thing. Gimme the ceiling.

[@mikiec125]

At worst he should be Washingtons Denny

[@Thebackendhugo3229]

@@anthonytrevino3191ain’t no way you see topić as a star. He can’t shoot and can’t guard a parked car.

[@texaskid4444]

“1,3,5 trinity” had not heard of that phrase but perfectly summarizes my philosophy with roster construction. Love your content

[@kwamebrown6392]

I think Sarr is the clear best player in the class and it's not close

[@DM-bn6bf]

Sarr has lots of potential, but not a complete player yet.

[@anthonytrevino3191]

This draft is so interesting cause you can have players like topic, Williams, Dilingham go top 3 or slide to 10.

[@thewaraichreport]

I like that you chose different players and didn't follow most mock drafts, great video!

[@JoeKyser]

I like the fantasy too.

[@adriantrentadue6117]

I thought that your pick of Sarr to Charlotte was well thought out and a potentially good fit. As a Blazer fan I'm grateful that you didn't choose a guard. 😂

[@vikings-pistons]

Really like your choices for #1 and #2. They're the clear upside swings in that range, I believe in both jumpers long term. I can't help but see Risacher as Simone Fonteccio+ which is solid but not in the top 3

[@Da-yd1yl]

Risacher has a higher playmaking and defensive upside then Fonteccio

[@na_k]

Like every pick except Matas at #1 and Missi to the Hawks. With Matas, (probably just me), but I don't love his game. I think he may be a jack of all trades. And Hawks should probably look to resign Okongwu as a better option. Like Clingan, but also wouldn't mind the Grizzlies drafting Reed Sheppard. Would add shooting/bench scoring, and could trade Kennard for a free agent big.

[@peaceful344]

The Wizards see Poole as their starting PG. He's done extremely well and is now averaging 22ppg with 8 assists and 4 rebounds since the new interim coach moved him to the 1 back in late February. HUGE turnaround from what we saw in the beginning of the season. The coach literally has him leading huddles during the game. The Wizards need a Center. Yesterday they played the Twolves and all 3 centers were injured. One is Marvin Bagley who is always injured. Another is Rachaun Holmes who is 30 who replaced Daniel Gafford. They just signed Tristan Vukevic and he be good and can develop with the team. Sarr is the best bet.

[@luiscavazos4762]

Rockets are Over flowing with G/F what they need is a Center that can play defense, rim protector, get you rebounds. Yes we trade for Adams but he is on the wrong side of 30, someone big that can back him up and learn is exactly what the Rockets currently need.

[@gerald5175]

The Raptors have their PG of the future in Immanuel Quickley.

[@JamesEarlBonez]

😅😅😅😅😅😅😅ok

[@gerald5175]

@@JamesEarlBonez Nice emojis. Are you a twelve year old girl? The Raptors have been a mess this year and decided to tank about a month ago...but Quickley is showing signs of an all star in the making. He did this despite a team that ended up having to front its around 30th different starting line up of the season.

[@jordandaher9652]

@@gerald5175rank quickley amongst starting point guards in the NBA. He’s a really solid player but certainly not an all star.

[@gerald5175]

@@jordandaher9652 He’s still young and developing. Amongst the young developing point guards I’d rate him absolutely one of the best.

[@jordandaher9652]

@@gerald5175 garland, haliburton, maxey, c white, Trae, melo, Cade, shai, Ja are all his age or younger and are better. This doesn’t account for guys around his age like Murray and Fox or for Younger players who are better prospects. Point is he’s a great role player but he’s no all star.

[@marklaursen960]

Getting the 1-2-3 picks is a mixed bag. The first pick gets the most $$ and so on down the pick order but I'd think all the teams picking 1-3 will not feel like those picks are worth the big money the first order picks are required to be paid. Might be a few teams willing to trade down or even trade out of this draft for something in the future or something else, depending upon the current needs of the different teams. For example, the first pick of 2024 is going to have to be paid more than Victor W and there is probably no one near that valuable. Will be nice to see the actual draft team order and then see what teams will do.

[@_Youngwarchief_]

Aj johnson declared 💯

[@Keev0ut]

I'm surprised to not seeing Salaun in top 14

[@Giggitygootwo]

requesting to enter the chat. I dig your Utah pick at 8 - they need a hard-nosed perimeter defender.

[@MatthewT28]

Raptors have IQ as their PG but I like Holland with the raptors.

[@johnson-jr4001]

Wizards do need everything but I’d prefer Sarr. But honestly, there’s no wrong answer 😂

[@YCChen-tp9pw]

Matas Buzelis #1 pick?

[@jamiledavis8753]

If we the hornets get sarr. its a wrap 🙏🏿🤞🏿💯 but i think well get Cody Williams tbh. Which i also don't mind 😊

[@jperes889]

I think Risacher is the best player in this draft, a long wing with very solid defense and 3 point shot. Only with this he would be very fast a solid starter in any team. Now if he develops some more, he could easily be an all star. In a weak draft, that is enough to be no 1.

[@stefanvitas1938]

the thing is we don’t even know if he’s an elite shooter, his numbers have nose dived. I agree with some of the other stuff you said though

[@paytoncook7472]

if the blazers were able to get cody and risacher theyd be the highest upside young core in the league

[@BastienAndurand-hh2kz]

Pourquoi Dilliingham aux Spurs et pas Isaiah Collier.

[@vinceherr6604]

Risacher will be the best player in the draft. Highest upside.. best shooter. Will transition great to the nba

[@Cheap.Adventures]

As a spurs fan I'd rather pick the guy in france risacher than dillingham he is redundant. He is like tre jones.

[@sarahmccoy1941]

WELL STATED

[@imizhalooh7181]

⁠@@sarahmccoy1941 WELL STATED

[@goodhair420]

I’d say castle or Williams

[@Ericb1980]

lol he is a way better offensive player than Jones. You’re looking at adding a Lou Williams like talent in Dillingham

[@Lab-Rat]

You can switch five or four for the Spurs we’re not getting a guard especially that little guard. We’re gonna get your number five pick instead at the 4 spot

[@shawnnixon403]

Rob dillingham & wemby don’t sound bad

[@Tain950]

The Spurs are one of the teams that have always seriously value defense and good facilitating. I expect them to try to strengthen these areas. That is exactly why there is no way they’ll pick Dillingham which is a small ball dominant scorer. Expect them to go for guys like Zaccharie Risacher, Matas Buzelis or Nikola Topic if they do peruse a Point Guard.

[@sarahmccoy1941]

The Wemby point doesn’t sound bad. But let Dillingham go elsewhere.

[@sarahmccoy1941]

@@Tain950 You obviously understand the Spurs.

[@goodhair420]

If castle can play point which I think he can the spurs should draft him

[@DK-th5nt]

@@goodhair420 Pop tried to develop Sochan into point guard so he may like the idea of big, defensive minded player at pg. Or maybe it was just a tank move, who knows xD

[@jayjonah1227]

This mock is so bad it's good.😁

[@kwamebrown6392]

Matas isn't even the best player on his team, Holland has more potential and is better right now

[@tellsteveharveyidontwanthe2283]

liten i love your draft and i hate it lmao cause like if you switch matas and zacharie and dont pick kyshaun in the lottery cause i fell like bros gonna be pick up late first at best ow und yves missi is a bit high

[@spursfan1775]

...spurs should draft sarr risacher cody Williams...im not to high on topic...or trade up or trade the pick...

[@arturosalinas7657]

No way SA passes on French risacher

[@razkable]

I think the grizz should snag castle

[@jbrew7396]

Washington. Should take Sarr at 2. We traded Gafford and right now we have no starting big.

[@kwamebrown6392]

Matas isn't even the best player on his team

[@Mdksupreme1]

Matas is definitely not going number 1, risacher is the perfect pick for them

[@2clusivewaun]

Exactly

[@Oshakara]

If Cody drops to OKC they will take him.

[@ramonpunsalang3397]

Dink Pate, 6'9"PG, 18year old seeking a waiver to join the draft after the G League shut down. A gym rat, very athletic and a natural PG.

[@BastienAndurand-hh2kz]

Je suis d'accord pour Detroit de prendre Matas Buzelis et pas Zaccharie Risacher.

[@2clusivewaun]

Wizards not drafting Topic Over Sarr

[@thequixoticangler3364]

Okay buddy. Anytime you have to say "I think" or "He might" or "high ceiling" for everybody in the lottery, its a dumpster fire.

[@bzx7200]

Wizards looks for big men

[@robojimtv]

As a Raptors fan, I'd rather pick Castle with that pick

[@derek-parker]

Wouldn’t mind that either!

[@byronparker4088]

I like Alex sarr to the Charlotte hornets because it will there rebuilding process and with New owners of the franchise and they got pieces of LaMelo ball miles bridges Brandon Miller and a healthy Mark Williams the future is good in Charlotte

[@ThunderUpMed]

Houston at 9 goes to OKC

[@derek-parker]

That was actually Brooklyn’s pick - No. 12 was via Houston, Forgot to put all the “conveys” on my graphics, haha

[@jasongeraga3182]

6'10 yan

[@Mdksupreme1]

Can't lie, this is an absolutely atrocious mock draft

[@paulf2123]

What a joke! The Spurs are not taking Rob Dillingham. Please listen to yourself --> 6’ 1-ish, take a gamble on. // Are you joking??? With the #4 pick the Spurs are going to take a gamble on a small guy (good luck defending NBA players) to pare up with Wemby? This will probably be the Spurs best pick for a long time (outside of picks owed by Atlanta, Chicago). Lol No they will not pick him.

[@Tain950]

Exactly, NO WAY will the Spurs go for a small ball dominant player that is a defensive liability like Dillingham. Expect the Spurs to aim for Zaccharie Risacher, Matas Buzelis, Alexandre Sarr or maybe even Nikola Topic if they do decide to pursue a point guard.

[@sarahmccoy1941]

Dillingham is too small and plays no defense.

[@goodhair420]

Spurs will probably take castle or Williams or risacher

[@ayyyTrapp_]

​they should trade for Trae Young

[@pitoseavy4523]

Maxey ? Trae young ? Quickly ? Garland ? All of sudden these players are bad ? He literally play like them even a better defender/athlete than some of them like Trae young he's way more athletic and a better shooter you still think he's bad ? Yea thank God your not a gm

[@imizhalooh7181]

Your pick for the Spurs is not happening. I can guarantee that the Spurs are not considering Rob. They are eying that French player 👀

[@Tain950]

NO WAY will the Spurs go for a small, Ball dominant player that is a defensive liability like Dillingham. Expect the Spurs to go for guys like Zaccharie Risacher , Matas Buzelis, Alexandre Sarr or Nikola Topic if they do decide to pursue a point guard.

[@sarahmccoy1941]

Absolutely!

[@elmercastelo6572]

Zack edey is no. Drop pick

[@sarahmccoy1941]

No Rob Dillingham for the Spurs. He is too small for the NBA. He plays no defense.

[@sarahmccoy1941]

Dillingham 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@DK-th5nt]

And what's worst - he signed with klutch!

[@thequixoticangler3364]

Edey at 1. Youre on drugs if you pick anyone else in this dumpster fire.

[@derek-parker]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheDrunkncrazy]

De Lu Lu 😂 Raptors already have our future pg in quickly …we’re taking Zack …he’s coming home 🎉

[@tough3600]

lol @ edey at 6, i wouldn't even take him at 16

[@flavorousg1196]

100%

[@Gootygoblin]

As a raptors fan your the one who is de Lu Lu why in tf would we take edey PERIOD I don’t like quickly at all so I would take any pg from this draft over quickly we are laking in that position

[@Gootygoblin]

As a raptors fan your the one who is de Lu Lu why in tf would we take edey PERIOD I don’t like quickly at all so I would take any pg from this draft over quickly we are laking in that position

[@TheDrunkncrazy]

@@Gootygoblin 😂 the man put up two double doubles the last two games …but hey what do I know I guess raptors fans love seeing the hole team get viciously pounded on the boards but ya draft a pg or some more wings makes sense lol 😂