There was no Victor Wembanyama, a generational talent that the San Antonio Spurs (and the league) have hitched their wagon to. And while the hype wasn’t the same, there could eventually be a player similar to Brandon Miller, Jamie Jaquez Jr, or Brandon Podziemski, players who were selected in the 2023 NBA Draft that made the NBA All-Rookie First team and appear to have a bright future with their respective team.
Entering Wednesday’s opening night of the 2024 NBA Draft, it was well documented that the class was one of the weakest in years, with no standout talent. However, with that being said, there have always been players who have either failed to live up to or have exceeded expectations, proving the so-called experts wrong.