The French connection dominated the early rounds of the 2024 NBA Draft, as three of the primary six picks had been Frenchmen.
The European taste continued all through, as gamers from Germany, Belgium and Switzerland had been additionally chosen, along with different French gamers.
French star Zaccharie Risacher was the No. 1 decide. The 19-year-old, 6-foot-9 ahead was chosen by the Atlanta Hawks.
Second was F/C Alex Sarr, a star for the Perth Wildcats in Australia at 7-0, 224. He’ll mild it up for the Washington Wizards. Third was guard Reed Sheppard of Kentucky, a 6-2, 182 shooter.
The massive query on the evening was whether or not Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, could be a shock first-round choice. It was to not be, and now the James household will wait till spherical 2 on Friday, with the Lakers holding decide 55.
ESPN had an embarrassing second. The community informed viewers they had been Dalton Knecht, however it was really France’s Tidjane Salaün, who was drafted No. 6 total by the Charlotte Hornets within the 2024 NBA Draft on Wednesday. Knecht is the Lakers choice.