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如果你听分析师、专家、观察员和NBA人员谈论2024年选秀，你就会明显感觉到他们认为这是一次“弱选秀”或“糟糕的选秀”。
诚然，榜单最顶端没有“毫无疑问”的选择，而且就像我们之前在选秀中看到的那样，乐透区也没有什么必定的全明星球员，但仍然存在天赋和价值。这样想：如果贾伦·布朗森（维拉诺瓦）和泰瑞斯·哈利伯顿（爱荷华州立）是在今年而不是几年前从大学毕业，人们仍然会称这次选秀为弱选秀。
选秀将于周三和周四（ABC、ESPN、ESPN+）举行，这是首次将选秀扩展为为期两天的活动，首轮在周三，第二轮在周四，这给了球队更多时间来选择球员并进行交易。
今年是我连续第22年坐在NBA选秀的主席台。
我第一次为ESPN主持NBA选秀是在2003年，当时勒布朗·詹姆斯是状元秀——而且在直播前我还有头发可以梳。在这段时间里，我们经历了很棒的选秀和不那么优秀的选秀，但每年都会涌现出高水平的人才。
虽然我无法说服那些认为这次选秀并非红毯、明星云集的选秀的人，但我还是想推荐十位我非常喜欢的球员，以及原因：
扎卡里·瑞萨切，法国
**ESPN百强榜排名：**第一位 **最新模拟选秀预测：**第一位，亚特兰大老鹰
年仅19岁的瑞萨切（Zacharie Risacher）是一位身材修长的3D球员，拥有非常出色的投篮能力和球感。他自信地投出三分球，选择明智的出手时机，并且命中率超过了40%的接球投篮三分球。虽然不是主要的组织者，场均助攻不到一次，但瑞萨切是一位低失误的侧翼球员，今年被评为欧洲杯最佳新秀。（之前获得此殊荣的球员包括波士顿凯尔特人的克里斯塔普斯·波尔津吉斯和新奥尔良鹈鹕的乔纳斯·瓦兰丘纳斯。）瑞萨切的身高让他成为一位可靠的防守球员，但他没有令人惊叹的运动能力，在今年的选秀联合试训中，他的百米冲刺和垂直跳跃成绩排在最后四分之一。尽管如此，瑞萨切是一位拥有巨大潜力的长臂侧翼球员，具备拉开空间的能力，并将成为乐透区的高顺位选择，甚至有可能成为老鹰队的第一顺位。
亚历克斯·萨尔，澳大利亚NBL
**ESPN百强榜排名：**第二位 **最新模拟选秀预测：**第二位，华盛顿奇才
萨尔（Alex Sarr）是另一位法国球员，他展现出了高水平的防守能力。萨尔身高7英尺，臂展7英尺4英寸，移动灵活，并且可以干扰篮筐附近的投篮。他拥有未来成为NBA最佳防守阵容球员的工具和天賦。无论是在球上还是在球外，萨尔的防守评价都很高，让人联想到明尼苏达森林狼的中锋鲁迪·戈贝尔。在进攻端，萨尔仍然在进步中，但他已经展现出了拉开空间投出三分球的能力。随着这位19岁球员的成熟和发展，他的进攻和篮板球能力应该会提升和提高。萨尔有很多可取之处，他的哥哥奥利维耶·萨尔曾在维克森林和肯塔基州立大学效力，并在2021年加入了俄克拉荷马城雷霆队。
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看看为什么里德·谢泼德是顶尖的NBA新秀
看看肯塔基州立大学的里德·谢泼德的一些最佳精彩片段，这些片段让他成为2024年NBA选秀中的顶尖新秀。
里德·谢泼德，肯塔基州立大学
**ESPN百强榜排名：**第四位 **最新模拟选秀预测：**第三位，休斯敦火箭
谢泼德（Reed Sheppard）是这次选秀中最好的射手——也是近年来最好的射手之一——他知道如何打球，效率极高。作为肯塔基篮球皇族的儿子（他的父母都在大学时代为野猫队效力），谢泼德上赛季三分球命中率超过了52%，命中了75个三分球，并且是罚球高手。他是一位优秀的挡拆持球者和传球手，场均助攻接近五次，助攻失误比超过2:1。尽管身高不足，只有6英尺2英寸，187磅，但谢泼德在NBA选秀联合试训中令人意外地做出了排名第四的原地起跳摸高和最佳的原地摸高跳。在防守端，谢泼德对抢断和干扰球有很好的感觉，但他经常成为被换防对象，并被对手单挑。尽管如此，谢泼德凭借其超远射程、投篮精准度、控球能力和球场感觉，成为了乐透区的高顺位选择。
斯蒂芬·卡斯尔，康涅狄格大学
**ESPN百强榜排名：**第六位 **最新模拟选秀预测：**第四位，圣安东尼奥马刺
卡斯尔（Stephon Castle）是一位无所畏惧的竞争者，他证明了自己是康涅狄格大学夺冠球队中的防守锁。他在高中时代是一名控球后卫，并且在为教练丹·赫尔利的哈士奇队效力之前是一名顶尖新秀。在卡斯尔从伤病中恢复后，康涅狄格大学在赛季初就起飞了——这绝非巧合。卡斯尔和多诺万·克林根让康涅狄格大学成为一支精英防守球队。卡斯尔年仅19岁，身高6英尺5英寸，拥有强壮的身体，以及一名6英尺9英寸球员的臂展。对手在卡斯尔防守下的投篮命中率为35%，在挡拆情况下更是只有25%。卡斯尔虽然竞争力强且凶猛，但他是一名下坡突破手和强力终结者，在快攻中表现出色，而且也是一位出色的切入者。但他的投篮还不稳定。卡斯尔的三分球命中率为27%，无防守下的接球投篮三分球命中率为24%，非禁区区域的二分球命中率仅为13%。尽管如此，卡斯尔拥有巨大的潜力，我相信他将成为一名更好的射手。他是一位勤奋的球员和赢家。
马塔斯·布泽利斯，G联盟Ignite
**ESPN百强榜排名：**第五位 **最新模拟选秀预测：**第五位，底特律活塞
布泽利斯（Matas Buzelis）是一位拥有精彩故事的有趣球员。也许是因为他代表立陶宛参加国家队，一些球迷认为他是一名国际球员，但他出生在芝加哥，在那里长大。他受到高度关注，但他选择在G联盟打球，而不是上大学。他的父母都在立陶宛打过职业篮球，后来搬到了伊利诺伊州，19岁的布泽利斯从小就打篮球，并且是一名竞技游泳和体操运动员。他身高6英尺8英寸，拥有修长的身材，并且拥有出色的进攻天赋和得分感觉。他可以抢篮板，并防守多个位置，并且拥有非常好的移动性和灵活性。一些人认为他就像奥兰多魔术队的弗朗茨·瓦格纳，并且随着布泽利斯的成长和变得更加强壮，这种比较可能很公平。布泽利斯仍然需要提高他的投篮稳定性，但他的能力是存在的。他很有可能成为前五顺位的球员。
达尔顿·克内克特，田纳西大学
**ESPN百强榜排名：**第七位 **最新模拟选秀预测：**第六位，夏洛特黄蜂
克内克特（Dalton Knecht）是大学篮球界的罗伊·霍布斯，他以每场20分的得分来到田纳西大学，此前鲜为人知。然而，在季前赛对阵密歇根州立大学的一场比赛中，他表现出色，显而易见的是，教练里克·巴恩斯手握一名乐透区球员。克内克特是一位6英尺6英寸的侧翼球员，臂展为6英尺9英寸，他创下了田纳西大学自艾伦·休斯顿以来单赛季得分最高的纪录。克内克特是一位三级得分球员，投篮姿势教科书般完美，出手点高。他身材高挑，运动能力出色，并且可以移动脚步。克内克特场均得分近22分，投篮命中率接近46%，其中包括以40%的命中率命中了93个三分球。克内克特是这次选秀中最好的纯得分球员。克内克特的问题在于防守端，他的防守有所进步，但他具备成为一名更出色、更具影响力的防守球员的工具。克内克特作为一名NBA球员拥有很高的下限。
多诺万·克林根，康涅狄格大学
**ESPN百强榜排名：**第三位 **最新模拟选秀预测：**第七位，波特兰开拓者
克林根（Donovan Clingan）今年20岁，是一位拥有7英尺6英寸臂展的篮筐保护者，并且拥有冠军血统。克林根是一位天赋异禀的内线球员，无论是在球上还是在球外，他都能干扰和封盖对手的投篮，并且能够很好地防守低位，将对手的投篮命中率限制在25%左右。克林根不是一个外线投篮威胁，罚球命中率不到60%，但他的价值在于防守端和篮板球。克林根是一位优秀的传球手，可以作为挡拆空中接力的威胁，他不是最灵活的横向移动球员，但他跑得很好，并且非常勤奋。克林根有很多可取之处，如果他能够提高他的投篮稳定性，他可以成为一名优秀的NBA球员。
德文·卡特，普罗维登斯大学
**ESPN百强榜排名：**第12位 **最新模拟选秀预测：**第11位，芝加哥公牛
卡特（Devin Carter）是一位来自迈阿密的22岁后卫，他职业生涯在南卡罗来纳州立大学开始，然后转学到普罗维登斯大学，在那里他成为了弗莱尔斯队自克里斯·邓恩以来第一位大东区年度最佳球员。卡特是一位长臂、速度快、韧性十足的后卫，凭借他的臂展、速度、毅力和强硬，在防守端影响着比赛。他抢断和抢到球权，并且作为一名后卫封盖了对方的投篮。卡特是这次选秀中最出色的后卫篮板手，场均抢下近9个篮板球。在进攻端，卡特作为一名射手的表现有所提升，上赛季三分球命中率接近38%，使用率很高。虽然不是一个中距离威胁，但卡特在快攻中表现出色，并且非常积极地追球。这个家伙总是全力以赴，他可以成为一支赢球的NBA球队中的一名宝贵球员。
朗·霍兰，G联盟Ignite
**ESPN百强榜排名：**第13位 **最新模拟选秀预测：**第13位，萨克拉门托国王
霍兰（Ron Holland）是这次选秀中最年轻的球员之一，这位来自德克萨斯州邓肯维尔的球员是一位出色的运动员，拥有巨大的臂展，以及一种咄咄逼人的心态。霍兰是一位突破手和切入者，他在切入、快攻中得分，并在篮筐附近强势终结。在防守端，霍兰具备所有的工具，但他需要提高他的努力程度和专注力，这对年轻球员来说很常见。霍兰是一位麦当劳全明星球员，他选择了G联盟的道路，场均得分近18分，篮板球为7个，但他失误较多，外线投篮稳定性也有待提高。尽管如此，霍兰拥有天赋和巨大的潜力，能够在NBA取得成功。
杰科比·沃尔特，贝勒大学
**ESPN百强榜排名：**第14位 **最新模拟选秀预测：**第14位，波特兰开拓者
在我看来，沃尔特（Ja’Kobe Walter）是这次选秀中最有趣的球员之一——还有科罗拉多大学的科迪·威廉姆斯。沃尔特身高6英尺5英寸，臂展为6英尺10英寸，是一位出色的外线射手，出手点高，投篮动作流畅，并且非常擅长造犯规。虽然沃尔特在大十二联盟比赛的早期阶段投篮表现不佳，但他拥有成为一名拉开空间的侧翼球员的巨大潜力。随着这位19岁球员的成长和变得更加强壮，他应该成为一名更好的终结者和防守球员。沃尔特在篮下的投篮命中率为47%，随着他的成长和变得更加强壮，这个数据必须并且应该得到提高。凭借他的臂展，沃尔特也可以成为一名出色的防守球员。无论是定点投篮、掩护后投篮，还是自己创造机会，沃尔特都能投篮。
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Jay Bilas: My 10 favorite players in this NBA draft, and how each could be a star
If you listen to analysts, pundits, observers and NBA personnel talking about the 2024 draft, you will get the distinct impression that this is a “weak draft” or a “bad draft.”
Granted, there isn’t a “no-brainer” selection at the very top and there aren’t any surefire All-Stars in the lottery, as we have seen in past drafts, but there is still talent and value. Look at it this way: If Jalen Brunson (Villanova) and Tyrese Haliburton (Iowa State) were coming out of college this year instead of a few years ago, people would still call this a weak draft.
The draft, which will take place Wednesday and Thursday (ABC, ESPN, ESPN+), is not as sexy or powerful at the top as last year’s Victor Wembanyama draft or next year’s Cooper Flagg draft. But there is a lot to like about the prospects who will be in the green room and beyond this year. Remember, the draft is a two-day event for the first time this year, with the first round on Wednesday and the second round on Thursday, giving teams more time to select and to make trades.
This year marks my 22nd straight NBA draft sitting at the main desk.
My first NBA draft for ESPN was in 2003, when LeBron James was the No. 1 selection – and I had hair to comb before we went on the air. Over that time period, there have been great drafts and less-than-great drafts, but quality talent has always been found every year.
While I cannot argue persuasively with those who say this is not a red-carpet, marquee-name draft, here are 10 prospects I really like, and why:
Zaccharie Risacher, France
ESPN’s Top 100 ranking: No. 1 Latest mock draft projection: No. 1, Atlanta Hawks
At just 19 years old, Risacher is a lengthy 3-and-D prospect with very good shooting ability and ball skills. He is confident shooting from beyond the arc, takes smart shots and has hit over 40% of his catch-and-shoot deep balls. While not primarily a playmaker, averaging less than one assist per game, Risacher is a low-turnover wing who was named this year’s EuroCup Rising Star. (Previous recipients include the Boston Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis and the New Orleans Pelicans’ Jonas Valanciunas.) Risacher has the length to be a capable defender but does not have jaw-dropping athletic skills, finishing in the bottom quartile of the sprint and vertical leap at this year’s draft combine. Still, Risacher has a ton of ability as a long wing with floor-spacing prowess and will be a high lottery selection, if not the No. 1 pick by the Hawks.
Alex Sarr, Australia NBL
ESPN’s Top 100 ranking: No. 2 Latest mock draft projection: No. 2, Washington Wizards
Sarr is another French prospect, and he exhibits high-level defensive ability. At 7 feet tall with a 7-foot-4 wingspan, Sarr is mobile and impacts shots around the rim. He has the tools and aptitude on the defensive end to be an NBA All-Defensive Team player in the future. Whether on the ball or off, Sarr rates high as a defender and conjures up thoughts of Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert. On the offensive side, Sarr is still a work in progress but has shown the ability to step away and hit a deep shot. As the 19-year-old matures and develops, his offensive game and rebounding should evolve and improve. There is a lot to like about Sarr, whose older brother, Olivier Sarr, played at Wake Forest and Kentucky before joining the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2021.
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See for yourself why Reed Sheppard is a top NBA prospect
Check out some of the best highlights that make Kentucky’s Reed Sheppard a top prospect in the 2024 NBA draft.
Reed Sheppard, Kentucky
ESPN’s Top 100 ranking: No. 4 Latest mock draft projection: No. 3, Houston Rockets
The best shooter in this draft – and one of the best shooters in recent memory – Sheppard knows how to play and is very efficient. The son of basketball royalty in Kentucky (both of his parents starred for the Wildcats in college), Sheppard shot over 52% from deep last season, hitting 75 3-pointers, and he is an automatic free throw shooter. He is an excellent pick-and-roll handler and passer, averaging close to five assists per game with over a 2-to-1 assist-turnover ratio. While undersized at 6-2 and 187 pounds, Sheppard surprised at the NBA draft combine by posting the fourth-best standing vertical and the best max vertical leap. On the defensive end, Sheppard has a great feel for getting steals and deflections, but he often was a target for switches to attack him individually. Still, his deep shooting range, shooting accuracy, ballhandling ability and feel for the game make Sheppard a high lottery selection.
Stephon Castle, UConn
ESPN’s Top 100 ranking: No. 6 Latest mock draft projection: No. 4, San Antonio Spurs
Castle is a fearless competitor who proved to be a lockdown defender for a championship UConn team. He was a point guard in high school and a top prospect before playing the wing for coach Dan Hurley’s Huskies. Early in the season, after Castle returned from an injury, UConn took off – and it was not a coincidence. Castle and Donovan Clingan made UConn an elite defensive team. Just 19 years old, Castle is 6-5 with a powerful frame and the length of a player who is 6-9. Opponents shot 35% when guarded by Castle and just 25% out of pick-and-roll situations. Castle, while competitive and fierce, is a downhill driver and a strong finisher who operates well in transition, and he also is an excellent cutter. But he has not yet figured out the shooting piece. Castle shot 27% from 3 and 24% on unguarded catch-and-shoot 3s, and he hit only 13% on his non-paint 2-pointers. Still, Castle has tremendous upside, and I believe he will improve as a shooter. He is a worker and a winner.
Matas Buzelis, G League Ignite
ESPN’s Top 100 ranking: No. 5 Latest mock draft projection: No. 5, Detroit Pistons
Buzelis is an interesting prospect with a great story. Perhaps because he represents Lithuania on its national team, some fans believe he is an international prospect, but he was born in Chicago and grew up there. He was highly recruited but chose to play in the G League rather than go to college. Both of his parents played professional basketball in Lithuania before moving to Illinois, and the 19-year-old Buzelis played basketball growing up and was a competitive swimmer and gymnast. He is a solid 6-8 with length and has excellent offensive tools and a scoring feel. He can rebound and defend multiple positions, and he has very good mobility and agility. Some consider him to be like the Orlando Magic’s Franz Wagner, and as Buzelis develops and gets stronger, that might be a fair comparison. Buzelis still needs to sharpen his shooting consistency, but the ability is there. He could very well be a top-five pick.
Dalton Knecht, Tennessee
ESPN’s Top 100 ranking: No. 7 Latest mock draft projection: No. 6, Charlotte Hornets
The Roy Hobbs of college basketball, Knecht came to Tennessee as a 20-point-per-game scorer for Northern Colorado whom few had heard of or seen. Yet, after a stellar performance against Michigan State in a preseason game, it was clear coach Rick Barnes had a lottery pick. Knecht is a 6-6 wing with a 6-9 wingspan, and he put up the most points in a season at Tennessee since Allan Houston. Knecht is a three-level bucket-getter with textbook form and a high release on his jumper. He is long and athletic, and he can move his feet. Knecht averaged almost 22 points per game on almost 46% shooting, including 93 3s at a 40% rate. Knecht is the best pure scorer in this draft. The question for Knecht is on the defensive end, where he has improved, but he has the tools to be a much better and more impactful defender. Knecht has a very high floor as an NBA prospect.
Donovan Clingan, UConn
ESPN’s Top 100 ranking: No. 3 Latest mock draft projection: No. 7, Portland Trail Blazers
Clingan, 20, is a rim-protecting big with a 7-6 wingspan and a championship pedigree. A gifted paint presence, Clingan alters and blocks shots both on the ball and off, and he defends post-ups well, limiting opponents to 25% shooting in such situations. Clingan is not a perimeter shooting threat and hits under 60% of his free throws, but his value is on the defensive end and on the glass. A good passer who can operate as a pick-and-roll lob threat, Clingan is not the most agile laterally, but he runs the floor well and is a worker. There is a lot to like about Clingan, and if he works on his shooting consistency, he can be an excellent NBA player.
Devin Carter, Providence
ESPN’s Top 100 ranking: No. 12 Latest mock draft projection: No. 11, Chicago Bulls
Carter is a 22-year-old guard from Miami who started his career at South Carolina before transferring to Providence, where he was the Friars’ first Big East Player of the Year since Kris Dunn. Carter is a long-armed, speedy and tenacious guard who impacts the game defensively with his length, quickness, grit and toughness. He gets steals and loose balls, and he blocks shots as a guard. Carter is the best guard rebounder in this draft class, averaging almost nine rebounds per game. On the offensive end, Carter has improved as a shooter, hitting almost 38% from 3 last year with a high usage rate. While not a midrange threat, Carter is excellent in transition, and he goes after the ball with ferocity. This guy plays hard all the time, and he can be a valuable player to a winning NBA team.
Ron Holland, G League Ignite
ESPN’s Top 100 ranking: No. 13 Latest mock draft projection: No. 13, Sacramento Kings
One of the youngest prospects in this draft, the Duncanville, Texas, native is a superior athlete with great length and an aggressive mindset. Holland is a driver and slasher who scored off cuts, in transition and finishes with authority around the rim. Defensively, Holland has all of the tools, but needs to be more consistent with his effort and concentration, which is not uncommon for young prospects. Holland was a McDonald’s All American who chose the G League route and averaged almost 18 points and seven rebounds per game, but he struggled with turnovers and perimeter shooting consistency. Still, Holland has the talent and considerable potential to succeed in the NBA.
Ja’Kobe Walter, Baylor
ESPN’s Top 100 ranking: No. 14 Latest mock draft projection: No. 14, Portland Trail Blazers
Walter is one of the most intriguing prospects in this draft – along with Colorado’s Cody Williams – in my judgment. At 6-5 with a 6-10 wingspan, Walter is an excellent perimeter shooter who has a high release, smooth jumper and is very good at drawing fouls. While Walter had a tough stretch shooting the ball early in Big 12 play, he has excellent potential as a floor-spacing wing. As the 19-year-old gets stronger and matures, he should become a better finisher and defender. Walter shot 47% at the rim, which must – and should – improve as he gets stronger. With his length, Walter can also be a good defender. Whether spotting up, shooting off screens or generating looks for himself, Walter can shoot the ball.
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