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The NBA Draft is now only weeks away and teams are figuring out which prospects they may select.
This rookie class is very different than previous years and there could be a few big changes before next month.
However, it seems like the top two picks may have been decided.
ESPN is reporting, via Evan Sidery, that most teams expect the Washington Wizards to draft either Alex Sarr or Zaccharie Risacher at number two in the draft.
Whichever one isn’t selected by the first-pick Atlanta Hawks will go to the Wizards.
Rival teams are expecting the Wizards to draft Alex Sarr or Zaccharie Riscacher at No. 2, whichever one isn’t selected by the Hawks, per @DraftExpress/@JeremyWoo (https://t.co/UUnXb63TKF).
Sarr to Atlanta and Risacher to Washington is a probable outcome to kick off the draft. pic.twitter.com/z4HIH4e3rK
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) May 22, 2024
Sarr is a 19-year-old big man who has physicality, defense, and room for growth too.
Some predict that he will have what it takes to be a strong perimeter shooter in the future with some development and coaching.
For the last few weeks, the selection of Sarr as the number one draft pick has become more and more likely.
As for the Wizards, they’d be happy with Risacher if they ended up getting him.
Also from France, he is another big player who puts a strong emphasis on dunking and shot-making.
He has good size and versatility and could be a quality defender and wing star.
Now that the top two picks are basically set, all eyes will be on the rest of the draft.
Following the Hawks and Wizards are the Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, Detroit Pistons, Charlotte Hornets, Portland Trail Blazers, and more.
Many people were shocked when the Hawks grabbed the top spot in the draft but speculation has swirled around their choice ever since.
By this time next month, their selection will be made and they will start planning their future.
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