2024 NBA Mock Draft *FULL FIRST ROUND MOCK DRAFT* I Utility Sports NBA Mock Draft
Sheldon Wohlman of Utility Sports celebrates the end of the NBA Play-In tournament and the commencement of the 2024 NBA playoffs with a fresh 2024 NBA Mock Draft featuring the entire first round of nba draft picks. In this mock, Alex Sarr, Matas Buzelis and Ron Holland are headliners of the 2024 NBA Draft class but hot names like Cody Williams, Tidjane Salaun, Jared McCain, Nikola Topic, Isaiah Collier, Kyle Filipowski, Rob Dillingham, Reed Sheppard and more make their cases as potential lottery picks and sure-fire first round selections as 2024 NBA Draft prospects. Comment below who you want your team to draft. Leave a like and subscribe for more NBA Content!
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0:00 - Intro
0:34 - NBA Draft Lottery Simulation
2:01 - Pick 1 - Portland Trail Blazers - Alex Sarr
4:47 - Pick 2 - Toronto Raptors - Ron Holland
7:36 - Pick 3 - Houston Rockets (via Nets) - Zaccharie Risacher
10:55 - Pick 4 - San Antonio Spurs - Nikola Topic
13:43 - Pick 5 - Detroit Pistons - Cody Williams
16:35 - Pick 6 - Washington Wizards - Rob Dillingham
19:13 - Pick 7 - Charlotte Hornets - Matas Buzelis
21:45 - Pick 8 - Memphis Grizzlies - Donovan Clingan
23:48 - Pick 9 - Utah Jazz - Stephon Castle
27:25 - Pick 10 - Atlanta Hawks - Reed Sheppard
29:52 - Pick 11 - Chicago Bulls - Kyle Filipowski
32:12 - Pick 12 - OKC Thunder (via Rockets) - Dalton Knecht
34:30 - Pick 13 - Sacramento Kings - Kel'el Ware
36:55 - Pick 14 - Portland Trail Blazers - Tidjane Salaun
38:40 - Pick 15 - Miami Heat - Jared McCain
41:03 - Pick 16 - Philadelphia 76ers - Tyler Smith
42:32 - Pick 17 - Los Angeles Lakers - Isaiah Collier
47:12 - Pick 18 - Orlando Magic - Devin Carter
49:05 - Pick 19 - Toronto Raptors - Ja'Kobe Walter
51:05 - Pick 20 - Cleveland Cavaliers - Johnny Furphy
53:12 - Pick 21 - Milwaukee Bucks - Justin Edwards
55:52 - Pick 22 - Phoenix Suns - Ajay Mitchell
58:32 - Pick 23 - New Orleans Pelicans - DaRon Holmes II
1:01:07 - Pick 24 - New York Knicks (via Mavs) - Zach Edey
1:03:45 - Pick 25 - New York Knicks - Ryan Dunn
1:07:12 - Pick 26 - Washington Wizards - Yves Missi
1:08:56 - Pick 27 - Minnesota Timberwolves - Carlton Carrington
1:11:19 - Pick 28 - Denver Nuggets - Kevin McCullar
1:13:30 - Pick 29 - Utah Jazz - Bobi Klintman
1:15:24 - Pick 30 - Boston Celtics - Tristan Da Silva
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Spurs fan, I would like Topic, Cody Williams, Stephon, or MAYBE Matas. We will likely have the Spurs Thunder rivalry renewed so it would be cool to have a brother vs brother element on top of the alien vs unicorn element that already exists.
Cody Williams is not going in the top 10
Topic, Dillingham or even Castle would be nice for the Spurs. If Raptors pick conver i want Buzelis.
i think more so castle and topic cause dillingham is more of a scorer then anything else
I'm thinking trade down a few spots for Salaun with Raps pick
This nice thing about this draft for the spurs is they can pick anyone of the guards in the lottery. Not a lot teams in the lottery has the option to have options. San Antonio are in a blessed situation
@@_0tt0matic of course we are, cause anything we get is an improvement specially picking at one of the first rounds but if we pick pg it will be a prospect so we need scorer power forwards or small forwards athletics and good defenders also rim protector’s center
@@tellsteveharveyidontwanthe2283dillingham is a very capable passer. Obviously he’s not topic but dillingham has one of the highest ceilings this year
Absolutely agree with Topic for the spurs, I feel he has the upside to be the best player in this draft and it is the most glaring positional need for the team. The passing is crazy good and would match perfectly with Wemby and I believe the shooting is something that can improve over time. The injury to Topic this year may lead to other teams underrating him so I hope he falls to the spurs
Portland fan, this is an extremely realistic lottery I see no issues
Ripcity baby
7 Footers Beware! Big men don’t stay healthy playing for the Blazers.
@@YowzaBowzaWowza you ain't wrong doe
As a Rockets fan, I agree with you that this is realistic
Go Blazers Ayrton + Sarr + Grant + Simons + Brogdon. Blazers champion!
Always love your insight, great video! Question for you, what are your thoughts on Jaedon Ledee? Everytime I saw him this year he looked pro ready with tons of upside at the next level, but I don't hear him mentioned in any mock drafts. Curious to know what you think.
I see some Jimmy Butler in Stephon Castle. So I would go with him to Spurs...If we had 2 picks Dillingham or Topic. But who knows when it comes to the Spurs GM. The only pick we all agreed on in the past 5 years was Wemby.
Thank God.
No worries about your video being a couple of days late. You always bring such great informative videos I'm grateful that you do these videos as often as you do 🙏🏾 As a Spurs fan I would love to have Dillingham(we may can still get him as a second pick if we get Toronto's pick), but deep down inside I know Topic is what's best for my team ✨
Very professional and insightful perspective on the upcoming draft.
Love this jump!! Thank you for rigging this Sheldon!! 🤣
Sheldon. You do an excellent job sir. I can tell you do your homework! You know your stuff! Excellent work!
🫡Sup, I see your point with Dillingham but 😅...I am good with Poole at point and backup Jerald Butler. At #6, I like Matas better. It solves the Kuz question and he and Deni could interchange.
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🎰 jackpot!!! New mock draft baby!!! Let see how my spurs land. Thanks for the content man. Go Spurs GO!!!
Minor correction, the Pels will be picking at 21, and the Bucks will pick 23rd. It’s a swap from the Jrue trade. Enjoyed the vid, hoping my Pels can trade up for one of Sarr, Clingan, Filipowski
trading up for filipowski would be awful he gonna be frank kaminsky 2.0 just take yves missi or kelel ware
@@treyprice818you underrating Kyle frank is way more versatile
Yep filipowski is nice but ware is sooooo much better. Daron Holm's is also an amazing pick at 21
Salute Sheldon!!! The Mel Kiper of the NBA Draft!!!
Dalton Knect for OKC is a great pick⚡️
Totally agree with Topic .#GoSpursGo
Hiya mate, thanks for more great content. Wouldn't it make sense for Toronto to try and replace OG and Siakam this draft? And surely that would narrow it down to Rissacher ( my no'1 player on board ) for the 3&d upside. Or Castle for his instinctive D and scoring potential, similar to Suggs at Orlando?
When it comes to the pick for the spurs, I’m thinking we need a PG just to get better looks in our the half court offense. I like Topic. His passing, pick and roll play and size are all a plus and something we need from a PG coming in. But I really like Castle. I think he can move to the PG spot and his defense would justify us picking him at any spot for me. But that’s me of course but he’s a winner and that says something. To me. lol but it’s also depends on what they want to do in the offseason. 🤷🏽♂️ but this pick will definitely be a big apart of our future.
Big Castle fan
Huge castle fan but I don’t think he could ever facilitate as well as topic will, but if castle falls then id hope a team like the spurs move up for him
Dude speak for yourself don't speak for all of us
@@jd3thegreattm380 OOOOKKKKKK? I did speak for myself. You see when you comment on KZhead they put your name and a profile picture so people will know who’s saying it. So hopefully people understand that I said it and now and not “all of us” said it cuz apparently what I say is law for the spurs community. Lmao joking 🙃 so can I get a Go Spurs Go!!!
@@jo-vf4lo chiiiilllll it was a joke. I was joking on the fact that you said in my opinion and things like that a lot in your original comment. 😂
As a spurs fan i love the idea of Rob Dillingham I like the idea of the pick and roll with him and Wemby but also the separation he creates with defenders will really help the offensive side.
As a rockets fan I would rather take clingan or topic. Or trade, like you said. Thanks for the work you do
I agree. This hypothetical New York Knicks team will be a favorite to win the Eastern Conference if the team stays healthy!
Suns fan! I hope they draft Kolek point guard, and keep him!
Spurs --- Knecht is great idea
Hell yeah man
As a Spurs fan, I like Topic-Wemby combo. Hope it works. because of this i subscribe.
For the blazers even tho id be hype to get #1, I rather we get it next year and the the nba not giving us 2 back to back #1s
Congratulations! It’s been a long time since the Timberwolves have been good. Enjoy the ride! Larry in Oregon
Best case for Rockets is getting their own pick in the top 4 as that way they get to keep it.... trading it with Dylan Brooks for an upgrade like Brandon Ingram or similar.... then someone they like like Reed Shepard being there when they use the Brooklyn pick. Not likely, but you know.... best case scenario.
Raptors had a few games when fully healthy after the trade deadline and offensively they were really good the biggest issue is defence ironically. I would be ecstatic with Alex Sarr, Ron Holland or Ryan Dunn. Defensive prospects with the potential to figure the offence out
as explained, most picks for each team were based off need, but seems the collier pick was based off "what would make the least sense" lol you emphasized the team's need for shooting so as a laker fan i am wondering who you would take at that spot.
Johnny Furphy would be a good pick up for them at that spot.
Love this draft for Portland. Wat u think about Kyshawn George at 14
Interesting that u took daron holmes 23(cuz thts posed to be the bucks pick), cuz that would be my selection for the bucks. Just like u said they need more athleticism but i think they especially need a young replacement in the wings for lopez. Holmes is a big that could both be shot blocker who could play versatile defensively coverages and can compliment Giannis and Dame as both a pick and pop or rolling option
blazers should go after Donovan , body timing matches great for scoot n Simon ,
I like Ron Holland for Toronto!
Yours Spurs pick - NOOOOO! We need a scoring wing that can play defense. Trey Jones is adequate when they allowed him to play. If both French guys are gone I want Buzelis! Update: Or Knecht or maybe even Ryan Dunn if he works on 3pt shot
Spurs Fan, topic would be my first choice. Best passer and his ability to get to the rim is superb. Good Size and hasnt shot the three well but his ft % is good and shot doesnt look bad. Will improve
any mock draft with the blazers getting number 1 is a mock draft for me
Love the Wolves pick. Kyshawn George another guy I wouldn’t mind there.
Us Piston fans are used to it now
Yup, bring on the 5th pick. If we finished as the 2nd worst team, we would've gotten the 6th pick... optimism!
Kind of like Tyler Smith over Kele'l Ware for the Kings. Maybe trade down for the 2 firsts from New Orleans?
I’m curious if Spurs have free agency plans for the PG .. IDK 🤷♂️
We may be but we're not going to overpay for it.
The heat have 2 draft picks this year,,, #15 and #24 so i"ll go for Zack Edey and Jared Mccain! 🔥
need a portland off season vid
Rockets fan here. I want Reed Sheppard.
Raps fan here....I love the Holland pick. I'm not sure Magic take another guard cuz they are overstocked with guards. I hope Collier or Carter falls to us. We need a pg!!!!!
I'm not mad at Topic if the Spurs have only one first rounder. A solid pick If the Raptors pick confers, I would rather Buzelis and Carter, and the Spurs trade for Ingram if the Pelicans look to re-tool. C - Wembayama, Bassey, Barlow PF - Mamukelashvili, Sochan, Naji Marshall SF - Ingram, Buzelis, Ozman SG - Vassell, Wesley, Champaigne PG - Jones, Graham, Carter
They're not going to trade Brandon not without a price.
4th Overall and it's the only pick. I agree on Topic, but I can see Dillingham. The only reason I have Topic ahead of him is height. I think the Spurs really want a taller athletic Point not just because of the experiment with Sochan, but also last year the Spurs were looking hard at the Thompson twins. I think if the Spurs had the second or third pick last year they take Amen. Heck, if he had fallen further down the board I think they may have gone after him instead of standing pat.
How about Kolek and Tristen Newton?
The NBA really wants the worst team in the NBA to pick 5th in the draft. The odds of the worst team picking 5th is like 50%.
No way dude! Suns would be better getting Tyler Kolek from Marquette!
Okay, firstly I am becoming more confident about Topic with the tape I've watched recently whilst doing my big board. And the Spurs cld be a dream match. But I still think that the Spurs should sign a veteran for the first yr of Topic and Chris Paul could mentor him brilliantly and take some of the responsibility that will come with being drafted to a team with Wemby on it and wanting instant results
We're not paying Chris Paul 30 million and giving up two good players and draft picks to bail out Golden State.
6'1 trae + 6'3 reed is wild
Dillingham is my top choice for the spurs
As a Spurs fan, I'd much prefer Rob Dillingham as a complement to Wemby than Topic. Dillingham's electricity is too useful around Weemby.
as a spurs fan if we only had 1 lottery pick if Toronto moves up I would rather have the spurs choose rob dillingham not only because of his skill set but because he’s a good person off the floor and could have right away impact chemistry wise with devin vassel and wemby and the rest of the guys he’ll be able to spread the floor and draw double teams put him on the floor with wemby you can’t double 2 guys with their skill set so plenty of players could potentially be able with the way spurs play spurs basketball and unselfishness it could be great
With Robert Williams and Ayton there I don’t see Sarr getting picked Sar would need a jump shot if I’m Portland I’m trading back 2.Interesting Pick Holland has star potential just a janky jump shot but 3 years from now he could be a 20 point scorer. 3-he’s a tough player to mock I personally don’t think he’s a top 10 talent and I feel his talent won’t rise to the crop with Thompson, Eason and whitmore being the young wings on the team. A top 3 pick that’s likely a role player just isn’t that smart 4 Topic yes get a European guard to waste his career being the “get the ball to Wemby guy” I hated the mocks of rob Dillingham because rob would go crazy in SA rob is a superstar talent so a spurs pick would severely hamper his growth. 5. Cody is a nice pick for them… catch and shoot and slash give a couple ISO’s 6. Yesss Rob to the wizards or charlotte is what I am hoping for he’s a star and would be a steal at 6! 7 Gordon Hayward replacement? Not a bad pick for positional flexibility…. Going to be interesting to see what happens with the miles bridges pending FA 8 Lock in Donnnie for wherever the grizzlies fall to in the draft he will be their guy 9 solid pick I hope Utah has some guards in free agency I would have preferred him in Atlanta or Chicago 10 he’s their huerter replacement… his passing is very good handle is average and shooting is excellent not a bad pick here tbh… he’s a 7-12 talent 11 bulls need a PF so it’s not a horrible pick but I would hope they get a SF to help or even replace derozan but he can shoot defend and score so maybe he’d be a great pick for them 12 he’ll be what they hope Gordon Hayward would do for them this year lol 13 kel’el is a good pick for them idk though I may have drafted a SG/SF .. also malik monk might be out of there
As a okc fan I love dalton I think he should be projected higher in my opinion, I would be happy with the pick but I just want more size at the 4 or 5 spot we don’t need anymore 6”6 below guys I hope okc reach for a player or trade down for bobi klintman,Kyle flipowski,or Johnny furphy or any player that 6”9 and above the first okc system
I actually like Ryann Dunn. I know his offense is bad, but with us having Chip and not really needing someone to score, having an elite athletic defensive big wing is one thing we don't have for our team.
@@soggybread749 I get the potential but okc don’t need a another guy who has to be 3 years away for him to play consistently minutes we need someone who can come day 1 to contribute plus I feel like if okc goes the athletic wing route they can just get Cody Williams who has higher upside better shooter
Spurs Nation
Topic definitely has a skill set that could fit the Spurs. I truly believe the PG we need in order to be dominant is a PG who is athletic and defensive, with the ability to distribute, score, and prioritize Wembys strengths... Topic fits some of those, but not all... He seems to be more slow and methodical. I envision athletic and explosive. These types of experienced guards are available like Malik Monk, Dejounte Murray, Tyrese Maxey, and Trae Young. I feel Topic is a project.. I wish these mock drafts would stop linking Topic to the Spurs when they are clearly seeking other avenues to acquire a PG. The Spurs really need a 3 and D wing like Bulzelus and Rissachare to help with spacing on the court. In order for The Spurs to compete NOW... I feel an experienced PG, and the addition of a talented 3 and D wing will help them compete.
Buzelis does not stretch the floor.
@@gabrielcarrasco9078 He doesn't?
@@Tbiggums47 not as well as you think. The problem is again what fits. People like you need to realize that because this is not a now contending team this is a team that is 2 to 3 years down the line. Next year is the aim for the play in the year after is when everybody goes over the hump.
One more thing biggums..... All of this is again a mock. We have no real idea who anybody's going to pick and that second pic if we get it is going to change the dynamics of who we get.
@rolandmiller5456 Dude. read what I articulated. I said in order to compete now we need etc.. As far as people like me think... Include Majic Johnson, David Winhurst, and others who believe like I do....(that they are close... not 2-3 years like you think)... You're entitled to your opinion... I just disagree. I think you're grossly underestimating this teams potential. I stand by my opinion. And you admit as much if I were wrong. When Pop finally let the pups play. They competed and surprised themselves. That is a result of discipline, hardworking and good coaching. They gave all of the top teams a battle in the second half of the season. Another 3 and D wing and a couple of veterans on the bench to add firepower. This team is right there... If they don't the I'll be man enough to admit that.. LOL... But I doubt I'll have to do that...🤣😂😅
Spurs fan I would like rob dillingham
CASTLE OR SARR
I would rather see Castle on the Spurs and later tried to pick up Zach Edey although I would want Wizards to take Edey at #6 !! Pistons should grab khelel Ware
If Ryan Dunn fell to my Bucks at 34 I would be over the moon
DaRon holms is the perfect center for the pels at 21 if they cant get Kel'el Ware.
Also people say he's small but isn't Bam Adebayo 6'10 too.
Kings aren't reaching for a back up center lol although I agree with the point about the need for athleticism
Why not
I like devin carter for the magic but I would rather have ajay or ja’kobe
How that view about the Mavs trade turning out
Pretty accurate evaluation by me given the fact they have struggled to beat an old Clippers team predominantly without Kawhi Leonard despite having a generational talent in Luka Doncic. If you are grading the Mavs moves by earning the 5 seed and making it out of the first round, then you don’t have the right goal in mind with Doncic on your roster
Zach Edey on the Knicks makes absolutely zero sense! 😂 Hartenstein is staying with the Knicks because it's where he wants to be. Ryan Dunn is a very good developmental pick for the Knicks though. Tristan Dasilva and Ryan Dunn are picks for me but they will most likely end up only picking one player in the 1st and then stashing whoever is selected in the 2nd round if that pick is made at all.
Pour Detroit j'aurais pris Matas Buzelis.
I could see the Thunder trading down or out of this draft...
Dillinghams camp wants him with spurs so ive heard
if toronto gets the nr 2 pick they getting Topic
As a Lakers' fan, i better not see Collier on my team 😭
As a spurs fan, im interested in the spurs trading down to get Dalton Knecht. Do you think the spurs could create cap room and pursue Maxxey as a RFA to play alongside Victor?
Spurs fan as well but you think the 76ers would just let him walk?
@@jo-vf4loOnly in your dreams😂.
@@saleemkirmani5583 I don’t understand what’s “in my dreams”. I don’t even want the guy. I just realize you’re Houston fan sooo that’s sucks for you. You got your own problems with that soft scared team. Not my words by the way your own head coach.
@jo-vf4lo LOL, your pathetic team ended up with 22 wins. Wemby got schooled by Sengun, before he got hurt. Do you think the Sixers are nuts to let Maxey go after he dropped 48 on the Knicks in Game 5. You guys are just delusional. We may be soft, but we won 41 games. We will be tough with the return of Sengun, Tari and the addition of Steven Adams.
@@saleemkirmani5583 again I never said I wanted Maxxey. I don’t understand why you keep bringing him up. Sengun had one good game against VW and it was off a back to back for us. But at the end of the day yes, you guys had a great game on us and you guys did have a better season than us but your team is in the same spot ours is and that’s watching the playoffs and not playing in them. But I bet you feel good about the rockets next season and that’s great but wait till you see us. Just saying that Houston is not really what we are looking at down our road to a championship be we’ll stop by and pepper you up on the way. Haha it’s gonna be fun Spurs vs rockets!
I wonder if raptors should spend their free agency money on Paul George rather than IQ
Was wondering Sheldon, who is your favorite prospect in the draft???
The lakers need a center so why not draft zach edey
If the raptors get the second pick I would first find out if the spurs are willing to trade their fourth pick and the pick they owe them.
Suns --- can they trade Beal for Trae Young ??
You know damn well Pat Riley anti draft that girl 💅
Topic for SAS 12:12
What topic do you wanna discuss? Im open for a convo.
Wash sold off Porzingis just to keep Celtics on top !!! At least KP injury yields more parity in playoffs.
Spurs gotta take Topic with Sarr off the board. If they get #1 you gotta take Sarr even if the fit is questionable. Every player's fit has questions anyway. Topic is as close to a surefire fit for a glaring need as it gets.
If we get #1 id rather trade down than pick Sarr
@@jd3thegreattm380 fair but we could keep Wemby or Sarr on the court at all times with say 12 minutes with both. Rim protection avail at all times, huge defensive upgrade over Zach/Mamu.
Topic bad shooting poor defense,l like Rod Dillingham more.
@@chiumankwan674 I'll take his size and playmaking with the expectation of an outside shot coming around based on xlnt FT%. I think it'd be wild to dismiss an 18yo's potential in that area. I like Rob D also, though, but see him as a 6th man scorer like Lou Will. His defense is also poor.
My SAN Antonio Spurs don’t need a prospect pg we need a rim protector or a scoring pf
We need both.
Cody Willams is gonna be a Thunder player as of the last couple weeks he’s been reposting OKC Thunder posts on his story and reposting Thunder players stories and posts not just his brothers Jdubs posts
If Edey falls to 16, then 76 should grab him for backup center you got to be joking Sheldon
Okay let me ask you a question. With Joel's injury history how much longer do you think he's going to be in the league? The Sixers better start considering getting guys ready to back him up
Rockets take Risacher nd we push the NBA farther into a position less league with 2 guys 6’10 that could play on the wing
If we fall to 5 again.....relocate us !!
Knicks aint picking Zach Edey, not in a million years
I am hoping somehow, someway, Stephon Castle falls to the Jazz. PLS
Bro u read my mind that pick is horrible for the lakers but exactly something pelinka would do. Aside from that tho what do think about Ryan dunn instead at 17
Dunn is an awesome player, but the Lakers really need consistent 3-point shooting. I like Dunn and wouldn’t say it’s bad if they take him, just not sure it’s their best path to winning with LBJ
@@UtilitySports depending on what happens with dlo that may be true but I actually thought perimeter defense and rebounding were our biggest issues this year. I feel like putting more high motor athletes around lebron would let him coast a bit more to 4th quarters and I think he can be used as a screener cutter in their 5 out system kind of like vando
Na spurs taking dillingham
I can't remember a draft with this little consensus.
Because there are no quotes Superstars there's a bunch of guys that can fit niches in teens but they're not Superstars per se.
@@rolandmiller5456 It reminds me of 2006 when Bargnani got taken #1.
Pelicans have a pick swap with the bucks so the Pelicans have pick 21 and bucks have 23
Castle will be gone by pick 5 for sure
I have him 4th on my big board but a lot will depend on the combine and workouts especially if his shot looks bad some teams could be skeptical and he could drop but I’m hopeful that doesn’t happen
@@bkelly625 sounds about right. I think the Hornets draft him regardless of how early they pick. He has the defensive upside they desperately need.
no ron holland does not make sense for the raptors. sarr does. ron holland shouldve gone 1 to the blazers because they have ayton and grant. sarr goes 2 to play with barnes. they trade jak in the draft for maybe another pick lol
Jak is worthlesss
bruh if we fall to 5 3 years in a row, twice as the only teams to ever have fallen from 1 to 5, imma lose it.
Then stop tanking intentionally 😂
Tbh getting the 5 pick might be the best thing for the pistons in this draft due to top prospect being bad fits the problem in y is bad fit with no shooting and bad coaching adding someone like sarr or holland would make it worse
Y'all need to stop with the spurs drafting Nikola Topic, the guy is already injury prone and he's not a good shooter and defender.
Devin carter to miami