Winners, surprises and huge questions from Round 1 of the
Several Contributors Jun 27, 2024, 12:10 AM ET
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Round 1 of the 2024 NBA draft started with Zaccharie Risacher, the very first of four French players taken in the first round, being prepared by the Atlanta Hawks with the No. 1 pick. And it ended with the 2024 NBA champion Boston Celtics drafting Creighton’s Baylor Scheierman with pick No. 30.
Which fan bases should enjoy with what their preferred team did on Day 1, such as the Minnesota Timberwolves trading up to draft Rob Dillingham? Who ought to be wondering about the players who fell down the draft board, such as Dalton Knecht?It’s time to break down what took place Wednesday night in New York’s Barclays Center. ESPN’s Jonathan Givony, Jeremy Woo and Kevin Pelton share their winners, surprises and greatest questions after 30 choices went off the board in Round 1. We’ll be back for Round 2 on Thursday at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN. NBA draft coverage: Grading the greatest draft night trades Draftcast: Analysis for Round 1 selects More draft coverage Givony’s most significant winners from Round 1 ESPN+Continue reading this article and more from leading authors, for only$10.99/ mo. Already an ESPN+customer
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