2024 NBA Mock Draft *FULL FIRST ROUND MOCK DRAFT* I Utility Sports NBA Mock Draft 2024

[@UtilitySports]

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[@GhostOfBillCooper]

Stop comparing Reed Shepard to Austin Reaves. Austin Reaves is 6'4.5" w/o shoes, Reed Shepard is 6'1.75 w/o shoes. Both being white and shooting the three well is not a reason to draw a comparison. Really, the 3 point % isn't comparable either. Austin didn't shoot that great in college at 34%, and is just an average 3 point shooter in the NBA at 36%, so just stop.

[@robertteague6342]

Thanks! Love the comparison between Reed and Reaves. They both have similar games in how they play.

[@norrinradd542]

I like the idea of Castle to the Spurs... not the first time I've seen it, but I really like the fit.

[@shaulyehudah29]

Topic and castle

[@ScarletDream21]

@@shaulyehudah29Two players who can’t shoot? Paired with Sochan the spacing will be the worst in league history

[@TheNeutralizer27]

He can’t shoot like Keldon/Tre etc

[@stretcha3787]

I really like Reed to the Rockets. I feel like he could be that missing piece that makes them a true playoff team.

[@RJBurras713]

It's just weird that all these mock drafts have Washington completely ignoring both a need for a big and a need for a point guard, to draft ANOTHER wing player. I'd go Topic or Clingen.

[@Justfrank_0]

Clingan here. Topic at 2 would be insane

[@connormacz140]

Castle sneaking up the spurs draft board and for good reason. His upside is quietly SUPER HIGH. This guy is best defencive guard on the draft. Hes got that Dawg in him, and once his shot is developed, watch out.

[@WembysCastle]

Thank you for understanding. I absolutely love Castle's defense. He is definitely the best defensive Guard in the draft. But the best overall defender is Ryan Dunn

[@windowman9665]

Castles is top 3 defender probably. For sure Ryan Dunn is the best defender. And really it’s not that close. I would probably say ron holland is 2nd, then castles.

[@WembysCastle]

@@windowman9665 Holland is the 3rd. 1. Ryan Dunn 2. Stephon Castle 3. Ron Holland 4. Alex Sarr (mostly due to potential but his defensive flashes are spot on) 5. Matas Buzelis

[@toastingupal]

(Spurs fan here) I LOOOOVE this mock draft!! If this is how we pick on draft night it will be beautiful night for us.

[@WembysCastle]

Stephon at 4 I absolutely agree But Dillingham at 8 hell naw. Tidjane Salaun at 8

[@noknockout]

I don’t know why. Spurs do not need more non shooters. Spurs need shooters far more than they need defense. Castle is not a proven playmaker and cannot shoot the 3 well enough. Castle at 4 would be a disaster for the Spurs. It would leave a 5 man lineup with only Wemby and Vassell as 3 pt shooters. That offense would be terrible.

[@norrinradd542]

@@noknockout You are absolutely right... for now... but if you're a Spurs fan and know the track record of develop guys and even improving their shooting, the idea of what Castle's ceiling is - is scary. He's got that dawg in him and in theory would get much better. He does play make much more than you're giving him credit for too.

[@WembysCastle]

@@noknockout 😂😂😂 Denver had more shooters than Minnesota look what happened. Everything starts with defense. What good is it to Shoot and make 20 3s a game and you give up 30 3s a game? With Wemby off the court dead last defense, even when we didn't have Wemby, How do you think we got Wemby? We traded our best defensive players (Dejounte and White) Yes we need shooting I'm not arguing on that. But the most important thing is defense! Build an identity everything else follows. Shooting can be taught and developed. Defense can't really be taught, the concept of zones or man to man can be taught, but the hustle on defense and a knack of knowing where to be and when to be there can't be. You either have it or not.

[@WembysCastle]

@@noknockout secondly. Castle is a natural PG, that made a sacrifice for the betterment of UConn. The betterment of The Spurs is having Castle run the PG. Point of attack defender on the perimeter and with Wemby in the back, With Sochan switching side to side.

[@Cldyefrog12]

Hey Sheldon. Can you bump up the voice audio on your videos? Enjoying the content.

[@hareebalzak3681]

Still waiting for the 2nd round mock 🥺

[@tupapachu]

Na

[@A11Gravy]

Why

[@hareebalzak3681]

@@A11Gravy y'all really sleeping on the second round fr

[@A11Gravy]

@@hareebalzak3681 nobody cares about that. Only because Adam Silva publicly announced the nba will televised the second round only because of bronny james so nobody cares only the real prospects should get recongition

[@hareebalzak3681]

@@A11Gravy umm ok? There has been plenty of great players from the second round like GG Jackson and TJD from last year. What makes these guys "not real" prospects. But I get it tho I'm just a draft nerd not too many people care abt the 2nd round

[@Kevin-fe8cd]

I love the Tyler smith to Miami pick. I think he helps them win now and could potentially develop into an all star some day if he can learn to create his own shot

[@ElizabethAllan-is1ur]

Lmao yeah right

[@crazyblade8991]

I hope Washington goes with reed Shepherd

[@DragonGP]

I love this draft for Portland. Taking big swings on young, high upside, high motor, 2 way players. I think Salaun is off the board by #14 though.

[@kristianpomida8259]

i really think washington is the wild card of the 2024 draft lottery. what they do sets the course of the rest of the top 10 picking teams. if they pick risacher, sheppard goes to the houston and spurs pick maybe castle or topic or dilligham and so on. If wizards pick sheppard, rockets take topic and spurs take risacher then sheppard goes to detroit etc. if wizards take clingan, all hell breaks lose.

[@texassports6562]

This is the pick that I want! Btw love this mock draft in general! Fantastic work Sheldon!!

[@teezzz9645]

Matas is worst case scenario for Pistons

[@conradk]

Re: Spurs, I hope Castle and Dillingham are ready to compete for their positions. Castle I'm more worried about. Pop made Tony Parker prove that he could run the team. Re: Dillingham, he could be the new Patty Mills, rolling off high screens for a 3pt or a drive. I don't think they can keep him on the floor for more than 15 minutes due to his soft defense, unless he takes the mantle from Patty who could draw the offensive foul.

[@derrickgiles5288]

I respectfully disagree about dillingham. No one in this draft is like dillingham. He is a shot creator like none other. He remind me of the guard from philly. Can't remember his name, Idk why but he is their 2nd best player.

[@RickyNapier312]

@@derrickgiles5288a smaller Tyreke Evans in my opinion

[@derrickgiles5288]

@@RickyNapier312 thats a really good player comp. Damn, didnt think of that, tyreke evans. Exactly

[@dellblackman4565]

Great job! You absolutely nailed Portland's pick!

[@Offtoptae]

I don’t feel like Detroit should trade the 5th pick at all

[@jonathanjean4280]

Kind of random but I love your background music. Keep doing our thing man!

[@craigcreamer4123]

I think Reed Sheppard is the best player in this draft, My comp for him Jalen Brunson.

[@derrickgiles5288]

Would be huge if my rockets get him

[@Justfrank_0]

Brunson?? damn

[@stretcha3787]

Rockets need him. And he lowk needs to go to the Rockets. Good fit all around.

[@ssJonB]

Mock draft! Mock draft! Mock draft!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 GO SPURS GO!!!

[@YowzaBowzaWowza]

Best lottery mock yet! 👍

[@patrickhinger3100]

I love Da Silva for Orlando

[@robertteague6342]

Very good mock. I’m sad though if the Rockets miss out on Risacher.

[@bkelly625]

Good mock overall… I understand Salaun has some similarities to PJ Washington but PJ measured only 6’6 1/2” without shoes at the combine at almost 21 before he was drafted and Salaun seems to be at least 6’8 without shoes and might still be growing and is not 19 yet and imo has more juice and upside and an athlete than PJ. I think his ceiling is significantly higher if he puts it all together he could be an All-Star. He is pretty boom or bust though a lot will come down to the shot and development of IQ on both ends but in this draft with so many other questions I have him 7th on my big board

[@logicftw6756]

Buzellis to the Pistons is depressing. However, it would be just like the Pistons to go with a long term project pick when many of the its front office jobs are on the line in the near future. I'm hoping Reed Sheppard falls to 5 or we trade back to get a pick that can make an immediate impact like Knecht. We need some players that can shoot!

[@scottwickett1273]

They JUST hired a new front-office chief.

[@danielmortenson6467]

Excellent Magic Pick. JI insurance

[@ViolentRed22]

Everyone knows Castle only said that PG comment because he wants SA to draft him lol

[@KeithLee-hh9dw]

It's given every PG wants to play along with the elien even free agent guards and under contract wants to play along side victor.

[@localchief]

I’ve bought in to Reed S. … look forward to his upside… low key get Steph curry vibes from him… His shooting gravity 🚀🚀🚀

[@brandonbelshaw7794]

NEW MUSIC LETS GO

[@erwinvarela1309]

Road to 26k subscribers

[@ssJonB]

Love Castle for our 4 pick!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@soggybread749]

The Thunder pick is really good. As good as the Thunder were are flaws are more apparent than others. Having Shai being so consistent masked the issue of having another shooter with size that can help with spacing. In the Dallas series they put DJJ on Isaiah Joe which hindered his shot. Another thing we need that goes along with a 4 man or 5 is a big wing. JDub had to guard up in size so having someone that can take pressure off of him defensively so he can score more when Shai isnt out there would be nice too. Your video was great as always.

[@robinobregon6546]

i’d like some more on ball creation for the heat, our offense got really stagnant at times through injuries or just bench lineupe

[@blizzard4wrestler]

If Dillingham was a little bigger i would like him as a prospect but he is really thin and short. Maybe a 6th man one day

[@terryindachat7296]

I can promise Zach Edey will go off the board way before 21, watch, he going to surprise alot of the fans with his play.. I predict him between 8-16

[@Justfrank_0]

Not crazy

[@basilemasson8077]

i rlly love the content

[@MeloCapalot1]

looking forward to this one

[@blizzard4wrestler]

I have my questions on castle if he is just like ausar Thompson, who i like but is kind of jack of all trades, not elite in one thing. For the spurs playmaking is so important, i love Topic for that and Salaun is one of my favs in the draft and hes wembys friend so a Salaun Topic draft I love plus i buy their shooting

[@Wrestle_Kingdom]

Ausar and castle are not the same also castle and Ausar had an elite skill which is defense

[@therond.patron4959]

With the Atlanta Hawks track record, I just don't want them to screw up. That's what a lot of people think they're going to do screw up the first round pick. When they picked John Koncak Vinny Dumas, Karl Malone and Xavier McDaniels was in the draft and they picked John Koncak

[@ShadowX2406]

I remember that name when he was with the Magic back in the mid to late nineties. Sorry like a bag of garbage.

[@alfredmatthews1746]

Sheppard needs to be the pick at 3. If not then stone should be fired

[@anewguy08]

Agreed, he could be PG when Fred leave. and if Spurs draft him Rockets will be doomed for a long time :)

[@-Yu_Tsugami]

Spurs really high on Risacher and Dillingham ​@@anewguy08

[@stretcha3787]

fax dude. Rockets could be deadly with him.

[@blazinnyce]

Magic fan, perfect fit with Silva. Cap space will be used to sign or trade for a new starting PG.

[@su.4805]

Risacher will become an elite wing in the league, but he is very similar to Jalen Johnson (more 3p scoring, less athleticism) If the Hawks gonna change drastically, they should select Sarr. In the defensive end, many advanced stats show that the team would better part ways with Capella.

[@ShadowX2406]

Memphis did a reach before with Ziaire Williams just three years ago. If they want to, they can trade down to get this guy if that’s the agenda. Personally for me, I think it’s best they trade this pick as they have a young and versatile squad. Their window is still wide open. Plus, Ware needs more development in his game for him to become a future factor for the Grizzlies in this scenario.

[@DavidGonzalez-tc8oq]

Great stuff!

[@mrlucky704]

Hornets should look to trade with Portland for their 2 picks and select kinecth at 7 and Zach edey 14. Not sure how they acquire them exactly though

[@stevenbfine]

I have heard that Portland may choose Tidjane Salaun at #7.

[@grovdogg19]

Strawther is going to be the shooter off the bench next season. Nuggets are going to draft a combo guard or 5. Every other position is full or overlapping...

[@soggybread749]

I think/hope Daron Holmes got a promise from OKC.

[@MahamudKayes75]

Hello Utility Sports, I think you are missing something while uploading a video that's why your KZbin channel does not rank on the top search results.

[@justinford4075]

I don’t love the Hornets pick but I agree with it. I want Holland but I agree with the size comment and having bigs to put on the floor. We could always trade Nic cuz of how good his contract is

[@rosecityusa6120]

I would absolutely love if the Blazers draft goes this way. Ron Holland & Tidjane Salaun would bolster Portlands' roster in a meaningful way. Great insight on all the teams. Thank U.. 🫡

[@aaronhenry8752]

I’m am a heat fan but we need a true center and out bam at the 4

[@lil_bear]

Spurs are gonna get a guard out of this draft the question is which one.

[@landonmccloy5924]

Spurs fan I'm liking this a lot 🎉

[@timskaggs3762]

Sheldon, respectfully, I think you’re underestimating - or maybe you’re just a tad bit uninformed - on Blake Wesley’s development during the last half of this season. Spurs do need a starting PG, but not two PGs IMHO. Castle, Tre Jones and Wesley are a well-rounded trio. Thoughts, sir, particularly on Blake Wesley?

[@Raminole1g]

This would be my perfect scenario for the Spurs

[@toulee3507]

There’s no way topic falls that far

[@craigcreamer4123]

It's very obvious the Phoenix Suns needs a pass first PG who has good handles and can set up a offense but also can make teams pay by playing off of him. That guy to me is Tyler Kolek I'm not saying he's going to be a All - Star or anything, but his play style and skills reminds me of a poor mans Chris Paul.

[@NOJSIP]

Sheldon, Your call on Reed is spot on and I think you are even underselling him. People say he is too small on D and this is so not the case. D is about effort, desire and commitment + ability. Reed's effort, desire and commitment cannot be questioned and is off the charts so much that he even overplayed passing lanes and anticipation to get steals and blocked shots. His quick hands, footwork and BB IQ is the abilities how he got 2.5 stl per game, plus these abilities played into his leaping that got him 0.7 blk per...all in 29 minutes per game. If you add those two stats (3.2) together you get a great stat for any size player in the NBA. Project that stat out into full time minutes, over a full career then that stat becomes insane and is only beaten by Hakeem. Size? those projected stats would beat Payton and Curry (both being his size). Will he become this great 2-way player? That is not a given, but it is his ceiling and I view his D as a bonus over his shooting. He is a perfect Udoka type player and learning under FVV is also perfect. FVV is a excellent small PG defender (1.5 stl + 0.5 blk career), in both steals and blocks...sounds familiar?. Another reason to take Reed has to do with their cap space situation going forward. They can get FVV max contract off the books after this season , thus giving them the $$ to resign Sengun and/or Green. This is why I think they will use the pick (cheap 4-year rookie contract) and NOT trade for an expensive player through a trade. Stone has said several times how much they like their roster and so do I. Green will be expendable with Cam (who has been playing SG part-time) and Reed to fulfill his minutes and points with more efficient shooting/scoring. Plus, taking Reed will give the Rockets that 3rd playmaker for the future (replacing FVV) to go along with Amen and Alpi. I doubt Stone will pass on Reed and if he does I for one will be very disappointed for the first time in his draft selections. I trust in Stone. Go Rockets

[@WembysCastle]

Stephon Castle at 4 Tidjane Salaun at 8

[@norrinradd542]

sounds good, I have a feeling Salaun might be gone by 8 though... he's going to be a sneaky riser in these next few weeks....

[@WembysCastle]

@@norrinradd542 Portland, Charlotte, Detroit, Houston, Hawks Especially knock out Houston and hawks Only team we have to worry about drafting Salaun is Washington, but If Hawks take Sarr Washington is taking Risacher

[@norrinradd542]

@@WembysCastle I think Salaun can become a modern day 2/3/4... with that said, I think it's very possible he goes to Detroit at 5. Risacher would be a great fit but will probably be gone. I don't by Buzelis there, he needs the ball in his hands too much and imo is a modern 4 with a questionable fit. Salaun though has a good yet raw skillset with good tools who can play off ball.

[@WembysCastle]

@@norrinradd542 the connection with Buzelis and Detroit, Detroit is either taking Buzelis or Dalton Knect

[@norrinradd542]

@@WembysCastle Salaun is a better prospect than Knecht.

[@samuelmalua574]

Ron Holland is dropping on many experts board & Salaun is moving up. Is that a smokescreen? As a blazer fan I would love both players but rather have Salaun over holland.

[@SmallBallPodcast]

🔥🔥🔥

[@RobertValley-n1i]

Please Portland take Clingan and start thinking of him as the future big while working behind Ayton next year

[@GeorgiaSwag]

I hope Atlanta takes Sarr. Finally get the #1 pick...please dont screw it up

[@user-mn9ks2yy7s]

You underrate Holland and collier a lot

[@rileymcphee9429]

If Blazers don't make any trades to move up in the draft or secure future draft picks, Cronin and Jody need to be run out of town.

[@StevenTheGreat_]

Do u think Holmes could fall to 28?

[@chadwellington2524]

23% chance

[@grantrobinson8179]

Passing on Topic to take Dillingham I'd a solution baffling when Topic is the consensus better prospect and a far better fit next to Wembanyama.

[@ShadowX2406]

Topic’s injuries have been a concern for a minute. I would not be surprised if he falls out the top ten of the lottery.

[@Reardon.]

Collier isnt falling to the suns if hes at 19 raptors are immediately taking him

[@bobbybagseed]

Langdon is President not GM

[@supag4757]

Dude, just give up on Raps picks selections. They have enough guards. Its wings they need.

[@paulf2123]

I like your stuff a lot, but don’t see Spurs taking him. 6’1 165 lbs. Too small. Prefer Tidjane at 8

[@Wrestle_Kingdom]

You rather take a guy who is 2 years away from being 2 years away rather than getting a nba player who can be a spark plug off the bench who’s game is more likely to translate

[@ryanb7186]

@@Wrestle_Kingdom The Spurs might be 2 years from being 2 years away too.

[@Wrestle_Kingdom]

@@ryanb7186 not with a player like wemby when you have a player as good as wemby your won’t be that bad for long it kinda like lebron with the cavs or luka with the mavs since they are so good they’re able to prevent the teams from being able to consistent high lottery picks to the build the team around them

[@calk6265]

"Can't shoot, Can't score, Can't playmake" THIS‼️ IS VIRGINA BASKETBALL 😎😎

[@jaycobrussell3828]

💯

[@lightbeing1370]

Who TF did the Miami heat pick? 🤣😂 No fucking way. That's terrible bro lol

[@xavierbehavier6454]

Knowing the rockets , they would steal castle from the spurs just because how we stole their chances to get Wemby last year from them

[@moneyflowdb]

Oh it’s coming 😂 nah I’m jk we not worried bout yall broski

[@cosmosmidnight9576]

Spurs are perfectly okay with adding a generational shooter in reed sheppard

[@poka5642]

Castle for Spurs!!!Yaaa~totally fit

[@djthegoat4819]

Where’s Bronny James

[@venkatamangamuri7679]

Clippers offseason please

[@GunninRebel55]

I'd be ecstatic with Holland & Saluan at 7 & 14 for Portland. Go Blazers! 🎊🎉🥂

[@Rripahol]

#RipCity

[@devilsdead1014]

Finally!!! You did my spurs right! We don't want topic, these other guys are more dynamic.

[@icelovefireice]

For the spurs I'll take a F at 4, buzellis, since the next 5-7 probably won't take a guard. Then topic at 8

[@A11Gravy]

Finally hornets should only draft Clingan or Cody Williams

[@JAYN0CAPP]

Cody Williams is super raw hornets could use anything tbh castle buzelis clingan or knecht would be the guys I’d look at

[@A11Gravy]

@@JAYN0CAPP castle I don’t want him. Already rumored he didn’t want too work out for us… I rather have clingan or Cody. Knecht is a option loves his shooting and size but nobody should take shots from Brandon miller

[@JAYN0CAPP]

@@A11Gravy castle is perfect for us who cares if he dosent want to play 2 guard he’s a rookie and he will play where he is put also knecht wouldn’t take shots for miller he’d just be a catch a shoot guy that we’d get to slash at times I honestly think someone like buzelis is the best fit for us tho

[@bigjay52]

🫡 Sup, Where I am missing what's seems so obvious. Cade Cunningham needs to start winning now. Matas is a waste in terms of not being able to contribute now towards winning now. The Win-Win is for Detroit to call my Wizards for Home-State, NBA Champion, learned from LeBron and AD Kuz; who could immediately get Cade ready for his playoff runs...We take the #5 pick. I'm willing to package Kispert in the deal if Detroit needs to unload a youngin they don't want to extend👍

[@Dushawn21]

kyle could have been drafted by the Warriors and went back to school to fall further in the draft... smh

[@lowernineforlife]

Zach and Zion i like it

[@NelsonMontiel-l7x]

Let’s go Rockets !!

[@supersonic372]

Exactly! you get this completely right, I think the Spurs take both of the "WINNERS" the few people who said they want to WIN. Both Stephon and Rob Sacrificed for their teams to THEIR own detriment and still look like insanely amazing players. Rob had 23 minutes and LOOK AT THOSE STATS. Stephon Castle and Rob Dillingham, the only other person I have in mind is Ron Holland because I think he could be a winner as well as I think he wants to prove people wrong the second most directly after Rob because EVERYONE IS SAYING "Rob's too small" this kid is going to absolutely dismantle teams offensively and with help defensively, you can hide him. I think they can both start.

[@msorobia]

For spurs Dillingham and Tidjane Castle and Tidjane Or Topic and Tidjane

[@petekayyceclosedduncan2077]

Pistons fan... ugh..i just wish they would trade this pick or draft Dillingham or Holland....

[@quintonmack9578]

Filipowski is def not a thibs guy. Thibs hates finesse bigs

[@HueGood]

Bravo 👏🏽 , with the way the draft is going this was a great video ... Spurs fans should ve happy with this dradt, why cause they keep saying no topic ...and no two guards... Lol , what... Yes two guards ..one shooter one defender... When the Spurs do that and package there second round pick together with Graham/ wesley/ or branham to moce up for wing or center.... The SPURS fans head will explode.... Alien in the Mask 👽

[@kingcarr25]

Zach Edey is there at 17 for the Lakers and you pass on him??? I don’t get that

[@erwinvarela1309]

ZACH EDEY TO THE MIAMI HEAT AT PICK 15

[@grzeszalewski260]

Topic is no.2

[@TheAnimeClub1]

The pistons will draft Tidjane Salun at 5

[@ramonpunsalang3397]

Spurs need to upsize; Kbecht in lieu of Dillingham.

[@SteveMc-h8y]

Raptors. Raptors

[@keonjames4706]

As a spurs fan I would take Rob at 4 instead of Castle, his upside is too high to pass up and he’s not dropping all the way to 8

[@ClassyScents23]

So I follow spurs basketball like NO other.. spurs in talks with Atlanta on trading up does the 1st pick. It’s been said they can give their 4th and 8th pick along with KJ for the 1st. Spurs highly in love with Risacher ..

[@phantxmtv6596]

As an okc fan I approve

[@DaffyTaffy93]

As a Thunder fan I hate this just draft another big to address the offensive rebounding issue more floor spacing isn’t going to help if okc can’t rebound the ball for more offensive opportunities.

[@Wrestle_Kingdom]

@@DaffyTaffy93I agree but fans need to lower expectations and understand that okc most likely going to draft players base off how they been drafting looking for players with certain skill set to fit the system which includes bigs, the bugs that fit the mold are Kyle flipowski who he mock plenty of times,Daron Holmes or kel el ware Dalton does help though because one of the issues we had was we had shooters who was afraid of shooting and couldn’t shoot depending on contest while khenct shoots no matter the contest at a high effeicnt volume also he can crate his own shot so can come next and help the 2nd into he very similar to prime klay Thompson just without the defense