French forward Alex Sarr and UConn guard Stephon Castle headline the top prospects in the 2024 NBA Draft. Here are other players to monitor.
Glass half empty, it's quite unlucky to have first dibs this year. A year's worth of shaky results may not result in a potential long-term gem.Horford becomes first Dominican-born player to win NBA title
Alex Sarr comes from a family of professional basketball players, and now it's his turn as he heads into the 2024 NBA Draft as the projected No. 1 pick.NBA teams love a good 3-and-D wing. It's no wonder they're always in demand. But quality ones are hard to find. Castle's biggest flaws involve shooting. He can be inefficient and his 3-point shot is severely lacking. He shot 26.7% from deep on 2.2 attempts, which won't cut it in the NBA.
It's not a guarantee, but Knecht has some similarities. He's a multi-level scorer who thrives the most from range, converting on 39.7% of 6.5 attempts. He can do it spot up or off the dribble and can adjust on the fly. He's not the best shot creator, but there's definitely the possibility of him being a robust 2-guard who can spend time at the 3 in small-ball lineups.
His best moments defensively have been as an off-ball defender in help scenarios, otherwise his frame can make him a target. He's a player who'll need the most time possible to extract the best version of him. Don't fall for any narrative that discredits traditional centers. They're still valuable, especially ones with athleticism.
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