2024 NBA Mock Draft
31.
Toronto Raptors: Jonathan Mogbo, F, San Francisco – B+ Grade
This is a solid way to start Day 2. Jonathan Mogbo provides the Raptors with exactly what they need, which is defense and rebounding. Mogbo makes sense in this range.
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32.
Utah Jazz: Kyle Filipowski, PF/C, Duke – A- Grade
Kyle Filipowski easily could have been drafted in the 20s, so I love the value. The Jazz don’t have a true center, so it makes sense for them to draft a player like Filipowski at this juncture.
33.
Milwaukee Bucks: Tyler Smith, PF, G-League – B Grade
Tyler Smith is my No. 5 player available at the moment, so the range makes sense for him. I’m not sure about the fit though. Smith has great potential, but he’s not ready to contribute now, which is what Milwaukee needs.
34.
New York Knicks: Tyler Kolek, PG, Marquette – A Grade
Tyler Kolek was my No. 2 player available entering Day 2. He’s an NBA-ready player who can shoot and make plays while driving to the basket. He looks like a nice fit for the Knicks off the bench. There are some rumors that he can’t read, but perhaps he’ll get some help from Shireen Baratheon.
35.
Indiana Pacers: Johnny Furphy, F, Kansas – A+ Grade
What a steal. Johnny Furphy could have easily been chosen in the early 20s, and he was my top player entering Day 2. He has immense upside, so he could help the Pacers in the future. It may take him some time to develop, but it could be worth the wait.
36.
San Antonio Spurs: Juan Nunez, PG, Spain – A- Grade
The Spurs aren’t going to win next year, so it makes sense for them to draft a developmental project they can stash overseas. Juan Nunez has lots of talent as a passer, but he really needs to develop his jump shot.
37.
Detroit Pistons: Bobi Klintman, PF, Sweden – A Grade
I love this pick. Bobi Klintman is the No. 2 player available as of this pick, and I thought Toronto would take him at No. 31, so I like the value. He also brings some interior defense, which fits what Detroit needs. Klintman is raw because he’s very thin and lacks strength, but it’s not like Detroit is ready to win now.
38.
Oklahoma City Thunder: Ajay Mitchell, G, UC-Santa Barbara – C- Grade
How many guards to the Thunder need? They seriously have like eight guards on their roster. Ajay Mitchell isn’t even a great value, as I thought he’d go in the 45-55 range.
39.
Memphis Grizzlies: Jaylen Wells, F, Washington State – A- Grade
This is a solid pick for the Grizzlies, as Jaylen Wells is one of the better players available. He can shoot very well, so he makes sense as a fit for Memphis.
40.
Phoenix Suns: Oso Ighodaro, PF, Marquette – D Grade
I don’t get why the Suns thought they needed to move into this spot for Oso Ighodaro, a prospect who provides little value at this spot. He’s an undersized tweener who doesn’t seem to have a natural position in the NBA.
41.
Philadelphia 76ers: Adem Bona, C, UCLA – A- Grade
Adem Bona was my No. 3 player available at this moment. He makes sense for the 76ers, who have to endure Joel Embiid injuries every year. Bona can contribute now with his plus defense and rebounding.
42.
Charlotte Hornets: K.J. Simpson, PG, Colorado – D Grade
K.J. Simpson is a bit of a reach at this juncture. He is an undersized player who can’t shoot. It’s hard to envision him panning out in the NBA.
43.
Atlanta Hawks: Nikola Djurisic, SG/SF, Serbia – B Grade
The Hawks needed some wing help. Nikola Djurisic can help at that position. He has some potential, but he’s been an inconsistent player in all regards, so he’ll need to be coached up to succeed.
44.
Miami Heat: Pelle Larsson, SG/SF, Arizona – A+ Grade
The Heat usually draft well, so this pick is not a surprise. Pelle Larsson can play right away as a three-and-D player, and he has the potential to be much more than that. He easily could have gone 10 picks earlier than this.
45.
Toronto Raptors: Jamal Shead, PG, Houston – A Grade
Jamal Shead is one of the better players available, so I love the value. Jamal Shead is a play-making point guard who can create his own shot. He would have gone much earlier than this if he weren’t undersized, but he should still be a solid bench player for the Raptors.
46.
Los Angeles Clippers: Cam Christie, SG, Minnesota – A+ Grade
Cam Christie was my top player available as of this selection. I thought there was a chance he could go at the very end of the first round. Christie is raw, but he has great upside with terrific shooting ability. The Clippers have an old backcourt, so they needed to find someone for the future.
47.
New Orleans Pelicans: Antonio Reeves, G, Kentucky – B Grade
Antonio Reeves can shoot very well, but will likely be a big defensive liability. Still, he’ll have a role off New Orleans’ bench. He makes sense at this range.
48.
San Antonio Spurs: Harrison Ingram, F, North Carolina – B Grade
Harrison Ingram makes sense in this range. He can’t create his own shot at all, but he’s a stout defender, so he could carve out a role in San Antonio.
49.
Indiana Pacers: Tristen Newton, G, Connecticut – C+ Grade
Tristen Newton can shoot, but that’s about it. There are no other positive aspects to his game, and I think he was a bit of a reach with this pick. We’re at No. 49, so it’s not an egregious reach or anything, but Indiana could have done better.
50.
Indiana Pacers: Enrique Freeman, F, Akron – B- Grade
The Pacers needed some depth in the front court, and Enrique Freeman makes some sense as a fit. You have to question his offensive game, but he’ll play defense and rebound well with high energy.
51.
Dallas Mavericks: Melvin Ajinca, SF, France – B- Grade
I wish the Mavericks would draft someone who can help them win now, but there’s an argument that such a player doesn’t exist anymore at this juncture. Melvin Ajinca has a ton of upside, so he could be a real player for Dallas in the future.
52.
Oklahoma City Thunder: Quinten Post, C, Boston College – C Grade
I thought there were better center options available than this, so I’m not a big fan of this pick. I can’t say I hate it though, given that the Thunder didn’t draft a guard for once.
53.
Memphis Grizzlies: Cam Spencer, SG, Connecticut – B+ Grade
Cam Spencer is an undersized player, but he’s a terrific shooter who should be able to have a role off Memphis’ bench. This is a solid pick, as I thought Spencer would be taken in the early 40s.
54.
Boston Celtics: Anton Watson, F, Gonzaga – C- Grade
Anton Watson is a tweener who doesn’t have a natural position in the NBA. He doesn’t have much upside either. The Celtics could have done better with this pick.
55.
Los Angeles Lakers: Bronny James, G, USC – MILLEN Grade
This was the most predictable pick in the entire draft, even more so than No. 1 overall. However, it’s also an awful selection. Bronny James is not a draftable prospect. He’s an undersized player who can’t shoot, dribble, or create his own shot. He also has a poor medical history. If LeBron James didn’t request this selection, the Lakers would have chosen someone else. This is nepotism at its finest.
56.
New York Knicks: Kevin McCullar, SG/SF, Kansas – A+ Grade
Now, here’s a good player the Lakers could have drafted. Kevin McCullar is a play-maker who can lock down players on the defensive end of the court. He’s a tremendous value, as he easily could have been chosen in the 30s.
57.
Minnesota Timberwolves: Ulrich Chomche, C, Cameroon – C+ Grade
The Timberwolves have a packed front court, but they could use someone for the future. Ulrich Chomche is a project, but there’s some upside.
58.
New York Knicks: Ariel Hukporti, C, Australia – B Grade
Ariel Hukporti may sound like a Disney princess, but he’s a 7-foot big man with some potential. He would have been drafted earlier if it weren’t for a recent torn Achilles, so the Knicks might be getting some value.
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