The 2024 NBA draft was split into two days, with the first round being held on Wednesday night and the second round on Thursday. It was an eventful draft, with players like Kyle Filipowski from Duke finally hearing his name called by the Utah Jazz as the 32nd overall pick. This new format of splitting the draft into two days allowed for more anticipation and excitement for the second round picks.
First Round Recap
University of San Francisco center Jonathan Mogbo was taken 31st overall by the Toronto Raptors, kicking off the second round. The NBA also saw versatile forward Johnny Furphy from Kansas being selected by the Indiana Pacers at number 35. This round also included Spanish point guard Juan Nunez, who was taken by the San Antonio Spurs as the 36th selection.
The fact that the NBA decided to have the second round on its own day was a major change from previous drafts. This allowed teams to have more time to strategize and potentially make trades between rounds. In addition, the four-minute time frame between picks gave teams more time to make decisions and consider their options carefully.
Leading up to the second round, teams were able to discuss potential trades to reshape their rosters. The Raptors traded Jalen McDaniels to the Sacramento Kings for Sasha Vezenkov, Davion Mitchell, and the 45th pick. The Golden State Warriors also made a trade, sending the 52nd pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder for guard Lindy Waters III. Another notable trade was the Houston Rockets acquiring guard AJ Griffin from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for the 44th overall pick.
Overall, the 2024 NBA draft was full of surprises and excitement. The new format of splitting the draft into two days, along with the extended time between picks, added a new dynamic to the event. Players like Kyle Filipowski and Johnny Furphy finally got their moment to shine in the NBA, while teams took advantage of the trading opportunities presented between rounds. It will be interesting to see how these draft picks develop and contribute to their respective teams in the upcoming seasons.
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