Woj: This is the most 'unsettled' draft since 2013 | 2024 NBA Draft Lottery

Elle Duncan, Adrian Wojnarowski and Kendrick Perkins discuss how open the 2024 NBA Draft is in terms of who will go with the No. 1 pick. Christine Williamson then speaks with top prospects Donovan Clingan and Stephon Castle from UConn as well as Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham from Kentucky.
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[@Where_is_Blair]

Was it really necessary to remind that young man that his mom passed away from cancer smh 🤦🏾‍♂️ especially today being Mother’s Day. That was unnecessary

[@shazebahmed0704]

That’s messed up

[@CACar_Nation]

Sorry bro

[@Nbafanla03]

And talking about mom’s with the other guys around him…

[@levituaupiki]

What else do you expect from the muppet show that is espn

[@shazebahmed0704]

@@Nbafanla03 that was just sad

[@HIDAN228]

We need denver to trade for Nikola Topic and Nikola Jobic so we can have a Nikola only lineup

[@mr.joshua6818]

Max Nikola.

[@arielaltairch]

LOL 🤣. Coach Malone calls out "NIKOLA" the whole team turns around and answers

[@russellwestbrookyellingatw9381]

Jovic*

[@mr.joshua6818]

@@arielaltairch 😂

[@Enlightened_SpursFan]

@@arielaltairch Coach Malone explaining the next play "Okay so Jokic is gonna set a pin down screen for Jokic, while Jokic curls off of another screen from Jokic at the top of the key, as a decoy, so that Jokic can get open down low for a good look in the paint."

[@agentcodybanx8909]

Rudy Goburr

[@hoopheat7363]

Nothing like a rudy goburrrr type player

[@Kobe1993]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 lol

[@surpuissance5897]

HHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA

[@Sambam1981]

Gucci

[@progressiveoverload3915]

Gogurt

[@_Dev1ce_]

Nah Nikola Topic 💀that has to be a career mode generated name

[@W.orld.Breaker]

😂

[@JoeMama-ly1kc]

I was thinking the same thing

[@user-ld9lp1qe9o]

💀💀

[@vukaleksic1654]

if instead of his face goes burito commercial , success is guaranteed.

[@lawrencegoggans2x]

Hawks about to flip that 1st Overall pick like a 1017 Brick! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@officialtopboyfree6022]

ATL ‼️‼️ BRICKS, ALL WHITE BRICKS ‼️‼️

[@phatboi4024]

On Jesus sandal dey iz! 😂

[@chuchurasai4623]

As they say this is the kind of batch that will get you fired if you will get the number 1 pick🤣

[@michaeljohnson2116]

😂😂😂 I said the same thing! With the exception of a "1017 Brick" 😂😂😂😂💀💀🙏🏽

[@deontecallaway4026]

Nobody wants number 1 in this weak draft

[@Gdzz10]

Is perk drunk?

[@DavidGarcia-on9gn]

This draft reminds me a lot 2000 and 06 and well let’s just say they was not the best lol

[@NurturesWrath]

all the time

[@progressiveoverload3915]

Boy off a perc

[@Mdksupreme1]

Nah, he's just his regular stupid self

[@jerryrikki9466]

Rooty goburr

[@dragneel3458]

Denver gotta trade for Topic, Jovic, and Vucevic so they can have a full Nikola lineup

[@scootover7]

That would be hilarious

[@grahamcarmichael6567]

@@scootover7 would it?

[@Memes_YT_Shorts]

Nikola Tresla 🗣️

[@gabestackson4476]

Nikola Jovic for the Heat

[@thekingofabs8490]

They paid Perk extra to say Donovan Clingan

[@BenjHouston]

7’2 and shooting 65.9% from the field he’ll be the best player in this class.

[@christianguliman8385]

​@@BenjHoustonno he will back up for sengun 🤣

[@christianguliman8385]

but i think he sarr is number 1 i think washington will get clingan at number 2 in my opinion he has strong march madness run

[@BenjHouston]

@@christianguliman8385 if he ends up in Houston I’d be very fine with that

[@marcelo1458]

@@christianguliman8385 Bruh, he’s trash. Anyone that picks him in the Top 5 might as well cancel their franchise.

[@madguitarist63]

I remember when everyone said Ayton was the clear #1 and Luka wasnt athletic... Good times

[@shadshad2972]

This reminds me of that exact draft

[@cprimetime9888]

@@shadshad2972 who’s the Luka? Topic?

[@KingAyr]

The rules changed in the nba so thats why all these guys like Luka and joker are stars you can't really defend anymore. That's why you see all these crazy stats and so many players dropping 50. It's watered down.

[@cprimetime9888]

@@KingAyr these players not being as athletic and still being dominant has nothing to do with rule changes, Larry bird, John Stockton, dirk, Tim Duncan all were amazing players that used their fundamentals to win games. Luka and Jokic have done an amazing job of using fundamentals along with their skill and understanding of the game to perform

[@Zephyr2z]

@@KingAyrhave you been watching the playoffs at all???

[@HoopsAficionado]

This is gonna be one of the those drafts where the third or twelfth drafted player would end up being the best player of his draft class.

[@Davivd2]

Yeah. Honestly, I like these drafts. There will be one or two really good players in the first round, the top 5 will still end up as starters, and the second round will probably have some sleepers. Guys who are not blowing anyone's mind at the combine, but know how to play. Some Austin Reeves types.

[@dragonburn1198]

Rob Dillingham the truth. Will be a star in the league someday

[@Nsgbro1]

On gawd

[@ghsense2626]

Do all Serbians name their sons Nikola?

[@youmaderoskoe]

Must be Serbia's answer to Americans & the name John.

[@KenAdams-mb9fw]

If it worked for Jokic and Tesla, its good enough for everyone 😆

[@ericb5764]

And last name end with a ic lol

[@thatfatguy7591]

San Antonio Spurs getting two top 10 picks and having a legit rising star in Wemby is setting them up for another dynasty.

[@sportsgamer2342]

Just how the NBA rigged it out to be

[@imatroll8392]

I just hope they dont make mistake like they did in choosing josh primo and samanic before 😂 4th and 8th pick should be the best picks that could play well alongside wemby

[@birthgravy]

Thunder with the 12th pick as the current #1 seed in the West... Spurs vs. Thunder is about to become one of the NBA's most storied rivalries in a few years.

[@sportsgamer2342]

@@birthgravy just what the NBA wants for its storyline. Giving the spurs all these lotto pics

[@imatroll8392]

@@sportsgamer2342 that 8th pick was from raptors trade, 4th pick is pure luck.. Wemby is born to be spurs🤣

[@ghost-spider7376]

I better not see a single tomato thrown at these players on god cause literally bruh y’all need to grow up, and stop hating on every Danm thing, so what if it’s the worst draft it’s not like Anthony Bennett is getting drafted again.

[@WhynotJuice]

😂😂😂

[@nbayougboy3124]

Ong b

[@Mike-hy8cs]

where they gonna get the tomatoes from?

[@ghost-spider7376]

@@Mike-hy8cs you know some people can buy tomatoes from the store until they’re out of stock 😅

[@BrandonSellman-jw9cu]

Yeah im trading back 5 times and stack for the upcoming years

[@mont-doggBeats]

Espn just mad because they don’t have one player to overhype and make their media darling. Good now these young dudes can go to the teams that drafted them and stay under the radar and get better

[@birthgravy]

One of them is gonna have a Paolo type of season. Hooping out of their minds but getting no recognition or respect, perfectly sets them up to not have too much pressure or expectations and develop more gracefully.

[@NoLimitGee856]

Thank you this the wemby effect because there’s no wemby this year everyone is gonna hate but this is gonna be a good draft class

[@mont-doggBeats]

@@birthgravy exactly right, another thing is this would be the perfect draft to get some steals because the media too lazy to actually evaluate the draft prospects properly because they don’t have guys they can overhype and create the draft day fluff stories about

[@valentino099]

The Dad's are right there MY GOODNESS 🙏🏽

[@MarquisVegan]

I'm not sure about this year but in the 2028 Olympics the French basketball team is going to be a problem.

[@ninogagliardini5674]

Sarr to the Hawks

[@BenjHouston]

All they have is a pg

[@nessdagoat]

This draft might beat out 2000 for most trash

[@Gdzz10]

Only time will tell, my friend

[@JW-1089]

2001😂😂

[@nessdagoat]

@@JW-1089 that one was bad too but 2000 was a lot worse

[@user-zu2ri4ki6l]

Yeah this draft suck smh

[@poopombeymo7056]

@@JW-1089 2001 had Gasol Parker Arenas Johnson Randolph and Chandler

[@Sam19509]

Victor Oladipo was the best player in the 2013 nba draft in terms of the Mock Drafts. Cavs passed on him as the #1 pick. He was a good player he just got major injuries. Giannis & Gobert were foreign projects who had to be drafted and further developed by their nba teams to become the players they are today.

[@poisondragonslayer]

Nerlens noel is the top prospect that year but no one wants to draft him because he got knee injured in chasedown block in tourney

[@Goat1229]

I watched most of the tournament and NONE of these names come to mind 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@XsCrib]

These are players who have been dealing with a pandemic since they were freshman in high school, crazy how time flies

[@lev1ato]

idemo TOPIC!

[@LukasP143]

Topic and wemby

[@sundaymorning4488]

I would draft Caitlin Clark if I was Atlanta

[@grahamcarmichael6567]

Um she’s already under contract with another team duh

[@DanielJimenez-mi5zm]

She's a woman!

[@evanmcsparin7380]

I think he's joking

[@sundaymorning4488]

@@grahamcarmichael6567 you're a bright one. 🤣🤣🤣😂😂

[@JonWayn3557]

@@grahamcarmichael6567Yes. You are correct 😐

[@AkagiRedSun]

Pretty sure half of the top 10 pick this year will out perform Scoots rookie season

[@mont-doggBeats]

That won’t be hard to do

[@swish52621]

100% 😭😭 one of the more disappointing hyped rookie seasons ever

[@fabricepierre986]

Bro said Donovan for first pick when you got Alex Sarr 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@brandonlinson6802]

Wow perk who is your barber dude that side fade is crazy bad

[@jklegend2170]

I like Sarr but being from Perth and watching every Wildcats game, he’s not a no.1 pick. He can shoot a bit and block shots but he gets lost on defense, can’t create his own offense, needs years in the weight room but most importantly, he has bad hands which is a big man’s curse. Don’t expect any version of Wemby from him. He’s a multi-year project player and apart from Washington, those other top-4 pick teams want someone who can meaningfully contribute now. Sarr isn’t that prospect.

[@scootover7]

Atlanta 1) Alexandre Sarr 2) Washington- Donovan Clingan 3) Houston (via BKN) - Zaccharie Risacher 4) San Antonio- Nikola Topic 5) Detroit- Reed Sheppard 6) Charlotte- Stephon Castle 7) Portland- Matas Buzelis 8) San Antonio (via TOR) - Rob Dillingham 9) Memphis - Ron Holland 10) Utah- Jared McCain 11) Chicago- Dalton Knecht 12) Oklahoma City (via Hou) Cody Williams 13) Sacramento- JaKobe Walter 14) Portland- Kyle Filipowski ( this is a crazy draft so I can understand anyone not liking who I think these teams will take)

[@grahamcarmichael6567]

Bruh what??? No Zach Edey?? Blasphemy

[@spicecreations1416]

The Spurs won’t pick two point guards.

[@Fawnswine]

@@spicecreations1416 Ya think the Spurs should take a guard and a defensive small forward.

[@MarquisVegan]

I think Spurs taking Rob for their first pic, especially if he impresses them during the NBA combine.

[@G.Martinez916]

I dont know about any of these guys but Nikola Topic is the kind of name you can hear 10 years from now saying he was the best in the draft and I never seen him play

[@user-lv7vh3nu6j]

got a feeling this draft is gonna shock a lot of people

[@scootover7]

This draft is crazy, if I get one pick out of 30 right, that I do ever year I'd be shocked, people think Sarr is a lock for first pick, but if this is like the 2013 draft, it could be a name none of us having go number one like god forbid Zach Edey

[@NenadP-qs6is]

Watch out for Nikola Topic! As Serbian I’ve been watching Serbian league for a long time. This guy has some similarities with Luka like game slows down for him he is playing at slower pace same Luka and Jokic! I haven’t seen in a long time such a unique talent on point guard position in Serbia!

[@RZ6787]

Really? That’s super interesting. How are his numbers etc?

[@spicecreations1416]

He can’t shoot like Luka.

[@NenadP-qs6is]

@@spicecreations1416 I’m not saying he is Luka I just said I see some similarities.

[@tradingmetamorphosis7197]

He is way faster than Luka. But not as big and strong of as good of a shooter. Imho should stay in Europe for a few more years. He is not for NBA atm

[@earlandochristie4764]

Mans said Rudy Gobert ceiling, outside defense, what does Rudy do

[@AkagiRedSun]

Pretty sure almost all NBA team would love to have Gobert in their roster

[@colehalley1403]

Spread Covid?

[@murakjin3725]

If he can finish better than Gobert around the rim then he'll be fine

[@ckq]

Casual take lmao, he's the best role player (on offense) in the NBA while being the DPOY. That's a top 12 player in his peak, still top 24 now, was arguably the Wolves best player in the regular season (Ant a playoff riser, but they had 3 equally good players in the regular season)

[@ahfei6847]

Screens and dunks. Where's the jazz?

[@ahfei6847]

19 years old and they ask you to talk about your mother who passed away on TV...

[@KenAdams-mb9fw]

It seemed very disturbing, but then again he posted it so maybe he wanted to talk about it. Surely the interviewer must've checked with him prior.

[@GregoryBrandtHawaii]

First time I've heard Donovan Clingan talk. Straight up GOOD dude. He got a new fan. Go D.C.!

[@poisondragonslayer]

Atlanta better pick alexander sarr

[@techwood16]

I haven’t saw em play is he like that fr?

[@Baris4anyone]

@@techwood16saw one clip and he looked like from another planet like Wemby! Def would check the scouting first but can’t sleep on that kind of talent fr!

[@BornReal41]

never heard of em

[@MimieThalie]

​@@techwood16he's polyvalent, quick, fluid, so perfectible. I know I'm French but it's so beautiful seeing him playing.. ❤ But we have an other exceptionnal player drafting but nobody speaks about him. He's, for me, the most talented in our French players : it's Salaün. He's just 18 years old.

[@Baris4anyone]

@@OwskiiiGaming not Wemby (but alien like abilities and shot didn’t look broken at all and he swished 3s as well but that’s not enough to judge him and it’s early) but I think u trippin because I trust my gut and he looked more tenacious than jjj and I think that’s a player I want! Freakish athlete and length! Not the right one to judge so I just told what I saw and mentioned the lack of research! Let’s see what happens and personality/work ethic/IQ all need to come together always but let’s see

[@vonniofdoom5590]

The had the hawks getting a number one lottery pick 😂😂

[@hypebroouttanowhere6411]

Who they are beside rob

[@jairgutierrez9543]

I really doubt it. Usually only one player goes number one overall

[@luisgarza8636]

am 6'2 or 6'3 i wish i was in the nba draft so cool how everything works when u get drafted and get the phone called

[@AATM.Sports]

I kinda like that the draft is unpredictable as apose to other draft

[@TheSportsandFilmFellowship]

Didn’t know Reed was that short

[@leojones22]

Clingan is hands down should be #1 overall, a monstrous defender

[@Hov124]

Of course Atl get this number one overall pick when their isn’t a clear overall pick…. Can imagine wemby in Atlanta lol

[@russellst.martin4255]

2:52 "I'm sure she's very proud" 😬

[@rjharvey3408]

Proud of Rob Dillingham 👏 let's gooooo!!!!! 👑

[@Jswg.23]

Why would she bring up his mom passing away from cancer on Mother’s Day

[@joeyyarbrough336]

When was the last pick in the second round the Los Angeles Lakers select bronny James

[@djsausagebiscuits]

Man the best players in 2013 went 15 and 27. Good luck Hawks! It'll be good to see a different team in the competitive mix

[@King_Stanton]

Spurs first choice should be Risacher, if he’s gone I’d choose between Buzelis or Williams as the wing, as for PG Dillingham is a much better fit over Topic.. Wemby keeps improving as a passer and Sochan is a good passer so their PG should be move of a scorer over pass first.. they could even trade up, Branham is only 21 and keeps improving. Maybe they move Keldon.. and we all know a few free agents want to play on the Spurs with Wemby.

[@one.only_hd]

True

[@ZigZags805]

They need them off the ball more in my opinion. Pass first defensive guard is what they need

[@_Kandy933]

lol I won a championship with Clingan on 2k with jackmove916 draft import

[@bettyburnett6801]

They say it's weak..man them young boys coming

[@petekayyceclosedduncan2077]

Detroit got screwed again...3 years straight....smfh

[@kubackjeee]

Good for basketball. They would've waste this pick/player career anyway

[@petekayyceclosedduncan2077]

@@kubackjeee who's career has been wasted???

[@JaKobe105]

2020 1st pick is not enough??

[@user-zu2ri4ki6l]

@@petekayyceclosedduncan2077every time they draft someone Cade Cunningham for starters

[@Roadrunner0077]

Y'all had a 1 pick few years ago and still trash

[@Joshwaheazo]

Why are they interviewing someone about losing his mum; and then 20 seconds later pointing out everyone's mum and asking how special it is that they're here. That's kinda messed up.

[@NELA1220]

Castle to the Spurs would be a great fit. He like a baby kawhi. Spurs will be in the western conference finals in 2,3 years if they draft Castle

[@damirvujevic2685]

Only Perk would spend a no1 pick on a role player.

[@spicecreations1416]

That’s because that’s what he was.

[@damirvujevic2685]

@@spicecreations1416 yes, my comment really needed your additional input.

[@spicecreations1416]

@@damirvujevic2685 needed or not I gave it. 🖕

[@benfolds17]

Bronny in ATL gonna be 🔥

[@TailspinMedia]

Boi stop 😂

[@evelynruiz189]

the best character would be if they say .... IM COACHABLE

[@FS-zt6tm]

sheppard and dillingham look to be the same height. Always thought sheppard was taller

[@WarOfWords810]

Clingan’s ceiling is definitely higher than Gobert 🤣

[@shawnd.dawkins006]

Hawks getting Sarr

[@I.am.Pain.1985]

International players starting to take over

[@Antbeast23]

Man I though collier and those guys would be higher

[@steefvanburen7985]

Could be a 5 all starr draft, could be a 1 all star draft. Hard to tell

[@kelvinquartey6888]

Dillingham is the best player imo

[@mackkhoulet9849]

Donovan Clingan looks like Gunther button ☑️

[@ricorogers9319]

Dillingham is the only name in this ENTIRE draft Ive heard of

[@tellsteveharveyidontwanthe2283]

if you watch alot of basketball you heared of Topic if you watch tiktok you know dillingham....

[@apatheticnegro]

Spurs should get rob

[@seanday477]

Just a reminder people said that the 2013 draft was super weak but there still was giannis on the board so don’t rule out anyone in this draft being a superstar

[@NoLimitGee856]

I wish we would stop the hate on this class everyone listening to the media this is a good draft class at least 15 of these guys will be good they just saying it’s bad because there is no wemby this is the wemby effect

[@NoLimitGee856]

Btw good can be anything from a good role player or better

[@TheOneAboveYou]

I don’t follow this players but their names give me „ best player is outside of top 10 vibes“

[@dpend]

With a ceiling of a Rudy Goburrrr

[@DrewMarino1995]

Sarr and Risachier only guys worth drafting this year tbh

[@macadon041]

Anybody hear the Luther Vandross playing in the background ???

[@GnastyMusicTV]

Rudy Go-Burr

[@ericb5764]

Perk saying someone with "Walker Kessler talent and Rudy Gobert ceiling" for a #1 OVERALL pick means he will never be in an NBA front office... CARRY ON PLEASE

[@4evahodlingdoge226]

Rockets will probably be trading their pick as they have way too much youth and clearly are trying to improve with established vets.

[@scootover7]

Maybe they move this pick to Brooklyn for Mikal Bridges, even though I'm not sure if the Nets will budge

[@4evahodlingdoge226]

@@scootover7Nets need to trade Bridges already, he's a good role player who isn't a franchise guy so yes i hope they trade that #3 pick + other pieces for him.

[@jacobjones5269]

Take the shooter from France if he’s there, then you can dangle him for a better package.. And if not, he can contribute in year one as a combo backup/shooter role.. But yes, trading him or the pick is probably the right option..

[@p-dub7422]

How did the Spurs get a higher draft pick than the Pistons? How does a team that comes in 10th get the number 1 pick? They need to draft like the NFL based on record. This is ridiculous.

[@natureredux1957]

Why are folks assuming the Worst concerning the UConn player and the talk of his mother. Have those throwing a Fit about that part thought that just maybe the Guy wanted to acknowledge his MOM on Mother's day. Guys do that. Give credit to their Mom whether they are still here or not. Some folks are really narrow minded.

[@kxshgaming4773]

alex sarr is the clear cut best in this draft

[@drecoking3768]

Plus a Bronny Coming too the league this Year it’s finna be crazy then Bryce coming next year

[@mykonmorales7706]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@grahamcarmichael6567]

Bruh what, Vryce is 13

[@user-st9ei1bq1n]

They did this on Mother’s Day for a reason! Freakin sick of this! We all know the dads did the work! WE GET NO LOVE OR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT EVER!!

[@josephsmith9183]

Espn needs to apologize to this young man, that was heartless bringing up his mom right after mothers day. He doesn't need to be reminded

[@jamstarent21]

What a great time to get a top 5 pick. 😂😂😂 2nd round sleepers is all I see

[@birthgravy]

Watch the talent end up being the complete opposite, most of the lottery picks become role players or are out of the league in five years, then some late first-rounders and second-rounders become the stars of the draft class 😂

[@TTUSpursfan]

Reed and Rob are listed as 6'3 which is wild cause that means the interviewer is 6'3 also

[@_Kandy933]

She has heels on

[@deshawnwilson4046]

Sorry but I see bust in potential in all up there

[@DrGanja99]

Sarr is the only pick for #1

[@REVIEWSWITJAY]

SARR OR DILLINGHAM TO WASHINGTON PLEASE 🙏🏽

[@RafaelHernandezRaf3skgc]

Clingan is Alex Len 2.0😂

[@mikehunt40]

Atlanta should trade that pick for another piece. They should keep trae as sg, and murray should be the pg, and maybe make a move for kat.

[@smootheasy7938]

Draft 7’1” Alex Sarr #1 Draft Bronny second round (get Lebron with Bronny) Trade Trae ($40 million) Trade/Release Clint (20 million) Give that 60 million to the James’ Fire coaching staff Oh yeah, release Sadiq Bey, Wes Matthews, Starting Lineup: Alex Sarr Jalen Johnson Lebron Vit DJ Murray Bench: Bogdanovich Dre Hunter Bruno Kobe Bufkin Maybe Garrison Matthews for some quick threes Bronny NBA finals guaranteed! But they gotta be willing to part with Trae and Fire Coach Quin.

[@seanabrams6570]

Funny Perk those players you compared him to are like number 15 picks 😂

[@Whiskeats]

My poor Pistons smh

[@First1ToComment]

Atl envelope was "cold"

[@steven_green]

Most Unsettled draft since 2013 means the worst draft since 2013 lol

[@JokerKynG]

Put bronny next to those guys aside from the big man he can compete hell get drafted

[@a1athletes]

Sarr is 1st overall no doubt

[@BubbaKing42]

Condolences before the basketball question if your gonna ask about a deceased mother