NBA Draft's Hidden GEMS: Why You're WRONG About 2024's Class

If you think this year's

2024

draft

class is weak, I guarantee you'll change your mind after watching this video. So today we'll go over four prospects and talk about which teams they would best thrive on, let's get into it, the first player. What we need to talk about is Alex SAR, the 7-foot, 18-year-old who plays for the Perth Wildcats. He is projected to be the number one pick and for good reason he has the size, skill and build of a very good NBA player offensively. He is a little raw, but at the same time has shown a lot of promise as a shooter and someone who has the ability to attack closeouts.

This is a skill that modern sinners must have to thrive at this level. of the modern Sinners rookies included, you think of guys like Victor wiama christops porzingis Chad holgren Nicola yic Joel embiid Anthony Davis and others, they can all handle the ball and penetrate off the dribble to get to the basket or kick it to others who have a A center that can do this puts a lot of pressure on bad defensive centers, which is why so many bad defensive centers are losing minutes and getting kicked out of the league more than ever. You have to be able to defend or you won't be able to advance.

On the court, of course, there are exceptions like Luca or Trey Young, but hey, not everyone can perform triple doubles in their sleep or drop 50 bombs on Elite defenses as a sub-6 shooting guard, so my point is that you have to be able to defend in today's era . Alex Sar's ability to handle the ball at a solid level also allows the offense to be much more flexible. Chad Hrin has on many occasions elevated the ball for OKC, allowing players like SGA and Jaylen Williams to run unique sets with the ball they draw. the defense's attention to those two and suddenly you will look up, in homr he gets in the basket for an easy dunk, having a center that can handle him is so hard to stop since a SAR shooter has potential that maybe won't be a great shooter or even a good shooter as a freshman, but will be more than capable of stretching the defense and making a shot if he's open.

His most obvious offensive strength is definitely the pick and roll as the man in charge with his long athleticism. and speed, he will be a nightmare in the pick and roll if he has a good playmaker running the show, however the biggest draw for SAR is his defense on this end, he is truly special, even if his offense is not good as a rookie , his defense will do it. no doubt he will be impactful enough to justify him being voted number one in recent years. We've seen Rim's rookie guards come in and completely change an NBA team's defense.

Rookies Evan Mobley Walker Kessler Victor wi Bama and Chad Holgren were and are some of the best defenders in the NBA as rookies and I think SAR will be right there with them, not only is he an excellent shot blocker who averaged almost three blocks every 36 minutes for wild cats, but also his ability to defend in the pick and roll and defend. smaller players in space is what makes him a lock for the number one pick in my opinion, you just can't pass up someone that good defensively, it wouldn't be smart to do that at all, he still has some flaws.

Defensively though, but they are minor and they are minor flaws that even Victor Wiim Bama had at the beginning of his rookie season. They can get a little nervous and Chase blocks without leaving rim protection in the paint, but Wim has been able to clean up. Those mistakes in a short period of time and now he's one of the best defenders in the league. The team that would be perfect for Alex SARS is the Wizards, who have been an absolutely horrible team this year. They are currently 16th in points scored per game 28th and three point percentage and last in defensive rating as I just mentioned their defense is excellent so I think they can improve their overall rating for sure especially since the Wizards already They have two really good defensive Stoppers in Bala Kibali and Denny AIA now.

They just need a versatile rim protector along with maybe one or two more solid defenders to really become a Force on this end. Honestly, a comparison to HRH would be Jiren Jackson Jr, but how do you compare to Alexar? Let us know in the comments below. The next prospectus is Nicola topic and it is quite interesting. She is a 6'7 guard whose best attribute is passing and getting to the rim. The child lives in the painting. His ability to handle the ball in motion and his downhill speed make him dangerous in transition and in the zone. pick and roll like many European players, she has great game sense and can make advanced driving reads when he drives downhill, plays at his own pace, initiates contact or can slow down and maintain control and read both shots .

The blocker and his starting defender in today's game getting to the rim is a very important skill because of the way the game is run, now fouls are called at their highest rate of all time, so if you can be creative and sell calls, you will be successful in scoring points on the board, he also has great physical condition and is elusive or maybe the word sneaky is what I want to use, he can finish at strange angles with either hand, he can cut and cut lane without any problems and his great frame gives him an advantage over most defenders on the court as a shooter, he is not the best so that is something to keep in mind and although his shot is not as promising, he shoots around the 24% from three when you combine his EuroLeague and ABA numbers since 2021 his mechanics aren't bad he just doesn't fit or take many Threes in the first place and that would be fun if you think he's that good in The Rim but the thing is It's the Euroleague.

Rim Protectors and Defensive Stoppers are totally different than in the NBA, in the NBA they are stronger, longer and more athletic, so this is where a mid-range shot or a three-pointer would be useful, but we haven't seen a lot of that. I think his scoring versatility is still in question as he is so used to hitting players that he hasn't had time to show us what he can do off the dribble when it comes to taking down elite defenders and then down the field. . defensive end, he's not very good there either, it hasn't been a problem because he's been a solid defender for the team and he hasn't been the worst defender in the world on the ball, although his footwork on the ball and his reaction time seem to be good. a little slow at times, that's why he's so interesting, although you see his 6' 7 frame, his speed, his Elite passing and finishing, but then he has flaws that could really derail his career, but honestly, I think I could see enough advantages for the Spurs.

Take it with your first

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pick, there's no better place to develop the theme than San Antonio. I think his current best strengths would help San Antonio right now, they need a high level general who can make plays for others and at the same time be able to score when needed, they don't need him to shoot 40% from three or a averaging 20+ points per game, just ease up and slowly but surely improve the other parts of your game over time. The comparison for him would have to be gor and dragic. or even a slightly better scoring version of Josh giddy, let me know your comparisons.

The next player is Zachary Rashi. This 6'8 forward is a top three pick without a doubt. The most attractive skill of him is shooting. He's not a crazy high volume shooter, but. shooting over 43% from 2021 is incredible, regardless of attempts. I'll go ahead and give you the comparison now, it's Michael Porter Jr. when you watch this kid play, mpj is the first NBA player you would think of, they were just born to put the ball in the hoop, when they catch the ball, it's better believe he's going up and although mpj has become a meme because he has a reputation for never passing the buck, that shows supreme confidence, a very important quality to be an elite shooter and Well, everyone can joke all you want, but mpj is one of the deadliest snipers in the game and I don't think it's too far-fetched to say that Rashi could be one someday, but that really makes him an even better prospect. that mpj is his elite defense, not only is he an elite shooter, but his defense is not far behind.

He has shown potential as a solid individual and team defender, which is a great combination as a young prospect entering the NBA. His ability to move his feet, his length and height, his ability to work hard on screens and be extremely valuable in closeout situations demonstrate that he has the mentality of a player who loves defense, which is the mentality that all players in The Detroit Pistons should have, not only are they 20th and 3rd in points percentage, but they are second to last in defensive rating. I really like the way he plays alongside a good playmaker like Cunningham and Jay Ivy and if his defense improves further it will be interesting to see him and AAR Thompson wreaking havoc.

I'd love to. I also want to see him in San Antonio, but of course I feel Nicola Toic fits better there. The next player is Ron Holland, a 6'7 forward from the G League Ignite who averages 26 and three. I know I've said it. This has been said a thousand times already, but he's an interesting prospect, but I'm just saying that because I'm not sure where he fits in the league and I don't mean that in a bad way when you hear 20 points per game in the G. League, probably You assume he's some kind of pure player who can be a team's first option;

However, the majority of his points come from his athleticism, coming up on high transition passes, turning defense into offense, driving to the basket, and finishing around or through his opponents, so it's clear, at least for now, that His skill set will be most useful as an outside player who will be lethal if you have a really good passer and that's why the Hornets should definitely take him in the top five. We've seen how well Miles Bridges played alongside him. L Melo plays in the pick and roll and in transition and I think it would be the same with Holland on the roster and if he improves as a shot creator it would be an advantage, it is a little difficult to give him a comparison with Ron Holland himself.

He was compared to Bridges and Jaylen Brown but I see more of a younger Jeremy Grant pre three ball or even a Terry een type of player with less defense and more offense defensively, he has ups and downs but I think he will be a good defender. in the NBA and Charlotte definitely needs defense, they are currently 28th in defensive rating, but like I said, because of his ability to play off the ball and his ability to use his athleticism to score in transition, he will be a good fit and he has proven it. flashes of using that athleticism to score in the half court that makes him a near-perfect catch player because of all the hyper-athletic scoring we have in the NBA, like Anthony Edwards and Jaylen Brown, while his three is non-existent, I think They're just too good to pass up, overall, these four players could change these teams' franchises for the foreseeable future or they could fall in the middle, but for the reasons I just mentioned, I think these guys could change the rules of the game, maybe not superstars, who knows, maybe.

They will be, but you don't have to be a superstar to change the rules of the game and that's what I see for these players, but what player do you think in this upcoming draft would be the best for your team? Let us know in the comments below thanks for watching and see you next time