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The 2024 NBA Draft’s first round is over, and everyone is either a winner or a loser. In a year where none of the prospects were viewed like Victor Wembanyama, a lack of clarity presided over the function. Add in that for the first time, the second round was split to a second day, and Round 1 definitely felt unusual.
It’s over now. Bronny James and Kyle Filipowski and Justin Edwards are all still available. The Hawks made their first pick, and the French dominated the first round.
We are here to guide you through Round 1 with pick-by-pick grades from CBS Sports NBA Draft analyst 247Sports director of scouting Adam Finkelstein. And we’ll be back Thursday at 4 p.m. ET for Round 2 grades with CBS Sports NBA Draft analyst Kyle Boone.
2024 NBA Draft grades, Round 1
by Adam Finkelstein
1. Atlanta Hawks: SF Zaccharie Risacher, France
It’s solid but unspectacular, but that’s what you expect in this draft. Risacher is a 3-and-D prototype, which you’d hope for more from a No. 1 overall pick, but that’s what you’re getting in this class. The better course of action would have been to trade down, but that option didn’t seem to present itself to the Hawks. Grade: B
2. Washington Wizards: C Alex Sarr, France
This is what Sarr wanted. He wanted to be with the Wizards, and the Wizards wanted him. Many thought he was the best prospect in this draft because he’s an exceptionally mobile 7-footer who can play on the perimeter. But the worry is his lack of physicality. He’s going to need to put on 20-plus pounds of muscle to do what he wants on the floor. And I also don’t fully trust the shooting from 3, which will be a key skill for him to hit on. Grade: B+
3. Houston Rockets (via Nets): PG Reed Sheppard, Kentucky
Sheppard exceeded all expectations at Kentucky and became one of the most efficient freshmen in the country. Now he goes to the Rockets, a team that was seen as having interest in several players but chooses to add to their young backcourt with much-needed marksman shooting. At worst, he’s an extraordinary role player, but you’d hope for a…
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Author : Adam Finkelstein
Publish date : 2024-06-27 03:45:30
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