The first round of the 2024 NBA Draft has concluded after much anticipation. The top two picks, French players Zaccharie Risacher and Alex Sarr, were not surprising, but the rest of the night was full of unexpected twists. Krysten Peek, along with Yahoo Sports NBA contributor Tom Haberstroh and Portland Trail Blazers TV analyst Lamar Hurd, reflects on the surprises of the night, such as Purdue center Zach Edey being selected by the Memphis Grizzlies with the ninth pick.
The team also discusses the major storylines of the night, including the dominance of French players in the draft and the continued trend of international players making a mark in the NBA. Looking ahead to the second round, they speculate on potential outcomes, including the possibility that Bronny James may not end up with the Los Angeles Lakers. Krysten wraps up the episode by talking about the promising rookie class of 2025.
French small forward Zaccharie Risacher celebrates with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being chosen first overall in the 2024 NBA Draft. To watch the full episode, visit YouTube. Explore more podcasts from Yahoo Sports at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or Yahoo Sports Podcasts.